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UJC Launches Emergency Fund to Help
Weather-Battered Communities in the Central U.S.

Flood waters rise in Indiana in June 2008.

United Jewish Communities/the Federations of North America today launched a relief effort for victims of natural disasters, including floods and tornadoes, that have wreaked havoc in the central United States since mid-May. The UJC Central U.S. Disaster Relief Fund will help victims in the Jewish and general populations, with funds going to local communities that have been affected by natural disasters.

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Jewish Federation of Omaha
Summary of Accomplishments
June 2006 – June 2008

Long after the rocket-fire was silenced in Northern Israel, the people of Sderot have still under constant enemy attack. This blog offers a glimpse into the lives of the people of the Sderot region. You can read their stories and see photos and videos of their life, and they can hear back from American Jewry.

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SAVE THE DATE

Israel’s 60^th Anniversary Mission

November 5-16, 2008*

Cost: $2,300 per participant, plus a $40 border crossing fee. Airfare not included.

Deadline: Applications due April 1, 2008. Minimum Campaign commitment required. Space is limited, so reserve your space today.

*General Assembly Optional Extension - November 16-18

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Mission to Israel