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On Saturday morning, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Haiti, resulting in the death of more than 1400 people and thousands more injured. The destruction is nothing short of catastrophic. May those who have lost loved ones find comfort and those who are injured find healing.
The people of Haiti desperately need our support. You can help by donating to the following three aid organizations:
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
The American Jewish World Service (AJWS)
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