First Responders
A few years back, when the tsunami struck in the Far East, a friend of mine idly commented, "why don't Jewish organizations give in emergencies like this?" I assured her that they did, indeed, respond to world-wide need and mentioned that Israel was one of the first countries to load up two El Al plans with medical supplies - but were refused landing rights by local governments. Today, I learned the following; United Jewish Communities, on behalf of the federation system, is one of 38 members of... Sign in to see full entry.