Jewish Community Unites to End Hunger

Jun 11 2007 - 5:00pm

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On June 11, at 6:30 P.M. thousands of people of all faiths and backgrounds will gather at the Washington National Cathedral for the second Interfaith Convocation on hunger. We will raise our voices as one and work together to end hunger throughout the United States and the world.

A pre-Convocation gathering of the Jewish community is happening at 5:00 P.M. at Temple Michah, 2829 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20007.

Let’s communicate that we care as Reconstructionists by attending in large numbers. JRF's Rabbi Shawn Zevit will be leading the Reconstructionist delegation.

Speakers include:

  • H. Eric Schockman, Ph.D., President, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger
  • Steve Gutow, Executive Director, Jewish Council for Public Affairs
  • Ruth W. Messinger, President, American Jewish World Service

Find out more and RSVP Today. A light Kosher meal will be served.

The web site for the national event.

The Jewish Community Unites Against Hunger pre-Convocation event is sponsored by: MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, American Jewish World Serivce, Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Religious Action Center, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Jewish Reconstructionist Federation, and Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life.

hunger in Beer Sheva

One of more distressed communities in Israel, Beer Sheva has been my home for fifteen years.

Our mayor and many others are deeply troubled at the sight of elderly immigrants (and probably natives as well) picking through the dumpsters looking for food. (I have spoken personally with the mayor about this.)

The civic institutions are simply unable to deal with the stark, recurring hunger of many people, young and old. Volunteers made sandwiches for delivery to the elementary schools but funds have dropped off for this outreach.

If it is true that "charity begins at home" and if the communities of Israel share some small status as "home" in addition to your own cities, can you help?

Let me know if you wish details.

Mattityahu (Motti) Birnberg
tedbirn@netvision.net.il
Beer Sheva

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