Friends: Each of us can try to do things -- big things and little things -- to help our brothers and sisters in Israel -- now and always. Sharona asked me to post a few suggestions that we at ZOA are advising members. While Israel is facing a crisis now, we should not wait for a crisis to help. Israel needs our support year round. Someone had indicated that they feel a sense of hopelessness. That is what our enemies want: for us to feel despair and give up. Ill start with the big things: The best thing you could do is visit Israel now. It is great moral support and it boosts the Israeli economy at a time when others are cancelling trips out of fear. On to some smaller things: Speak to people and explain all that Israel has done to try to have peace with the arabs -- from land Israel actually has given up, to generous other offers, to allowing the arabs to be trained and armed, to sending food and medicines and other necessities into Gaza -- the very people who are firing rockets at Israeli civilians. Call the local media -- TV news, you daily newspapers. At TV stations, ask for the news director. At newspapers, ask for the foreign editor or the news editor. Demand accuracy and balance. One of the big lies is the cycle of violence or the moral equivalence. Learn the facts about Israel -- post and share them. Call in to talk-radio shows. Those of you who are Israelis can explain what it is like to have 15 seconds to run into a bomb shelter and terrible -- to collect your kids and stop what you are doing and run. That can be very powerful. Call the White House 202-456-1111. Demand the president condemn the attacks against Israel and sanction the Palestinian authority and stop helping the plo and hamas. Call both senators and your House member -- ask for a resolution in support of Israels right to defend herself and to cut off all aid to the palestinian-arabs. Yes. pray and do extra mitzvoth. They can both do good. Stay on top of the news-- find out what is going on and share it on FB or tweet it. There are things we all can do to help. Lets get started!
Posted on: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 03:48:20 +0000
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