Dear Friends,

As a result of the disengagement, there are some 8,000 plus people, who are now homeless and without access to their possessions. As Israel's winter weather is quickly approaching this new community of homeless is in need of our help. Many of the people who lived in the year-round warm climate of Gaza
are now placed in the Golan Heights where the winter snow will be three or more feet deep. Others are in Jerusalem, where the winter cold, wind and rain will last for months. These people are simply not prepared for the weather conditions that they are about to confront.

We have an opportunity to provide a great "chessed" to these people by sending an airlift which will be met when it lands in Tel Aviv and the cargo will be organized and distributed to the proper people within
hours. Israel Homeless Association which will be handling this airlift arranged with the government to exempt the cargo from customs and taxes. El Al and British Airways will be serving as the cargo carriers for this airlift. They are giving us their cargo space free of charge. We want to thank them for helping us is such a major way. It could not happen without their assistance. All of you are encouraged to patronize their services.

The need list includes:
- shoes, especially cold weather shoes
- socks
- underwear
- baby supplies
- pants
- dresses
- shirts
- hats
- snow and rain appropriate clothing, such as raincoats, umbrellas, sweaters, winter coats and basically everything that you can think of.
Clothing is needed for all age groups, from infants to seniors. Shabbos and holiday clothing is also appreciated. Women's clothing is highly requested and I expect that applies to the juvenile age bracket as well. Cold weather shoes are really needed since most of these people only own open toe sandals. New items are great but good condition used items are totally wonderful.

We are collecting toys, games, school supplies, pencils, pens, paper, coloring books, crayons, stuffed animals, infant toys and equipment, strollers, high chairs, cribs and all other infant needs, sports gear, balls, bicycles, tricycles, air pumps.

If you have access to electronics and computers, the need for that is also of prime importance. Electronics and computers need to be 220V adaptable.

In order to make this clothing and equipment drive successful, we're looking for contacts of your friends and associates who may be in the clothing business, toy business, electronic and computer business and would be interested in donating large or small quantities. Everything donated will be a tax deduction.

If you have available warehouse or storage space so that the items can be gathered and stored for no more than a few days - call us. If you have access to small, medium or large trucks for collecting the clothing and equipment - call us. If you can help with moving all the donations - call.

As soon as you have clothing and other useful articles to donate, call and we will get a pickup or drop off arranged. As soon as you can refer an owner or principle manager of a clothing company who could commit to donating, call us. If you'd like to make a financial contribution - we're waiting to hear from you.

For information or to make a donation, contact
Daryl Temkin, Ph.D.
310.508.0950 or 323.924.5117
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To send a check, make it payable to: "CJJA" or Congregation Joseph Jacob
Abraham
Ear mark checks: Israel Clothing Drive
send them to:
CJJA - Israel Drive
8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 610
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Credit card donations can also be taken: call and leave a message at
323.924.5117

All contributions are Tax Deductible. You or the contributing business will receive a 501c3 letter of recognition with the amount contributed.

Please spread the word in your synagogue, in your work place, community organizations and among your friends.

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