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there are some "lesser" things that you/we can do:

    - if you are supportive of the war, join the pro-war demonstrations
    - write letters of support to the forces in the middle east(even if you
        are against the war, hopefully you would be FOR the soldiers coming
        home safely)
    - raise awareness of the issues by talking about them to your friends
        and acquaintances
    - write messages of support in notesfiles and emails
    
g.

    Some additional things:
    
    1.	"Super Sunday" (the annual fund-raising phonathon held by
    	Federations [UJA] across the US) is Feb 9 - volunteer to help
    	at the phoning site or don't hang up when they call, GIVE!
    
    2.	The local Federations are swamped, trying to organize support,
    	raise funds, etc.  Offer to volunteer your time, services and
    	skills.
    
    3.	Attend and support any public rallys - let them see the numbers
    	who are supporting!  Publicize, in the local notes files and
    	with posters in the office what is happening in your area.
    	(Example follows)
    
    -Barry-
    
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    There will be rally to show solidarity and support of Israel and the US
    effort in Operation Desert Storm.
    
    	Date-	Thursday 24 January
    	Time-	7:30 pm
    	Locn-	Congregation Bnai Abraham
    		300 E. Northfield Avenue
    		Livingston, NJ
    
    Speakers will include the Israeli Ambassador to the UN and high ranking
    state and local government officials.
    
    This is being sponsored by the United Jewish Federation of MetroWest.
    
    See you there!
    
    	-Barry-
    
    

Offer your time/finanacial resources right here at home helping out families
who have been left behind by military personnel abroad.  Contact local Red 
Cross.

    Now more than ever we need to pray for Israel.  Also, now more
    than ever we need to contribute to "Operation Exodus".  There 
    are two things landing in Israel now immigrants and missiles.  
    Upon arrival the immigrants are given a flower and a gas mask.
    
    Please be generous in support of our brothers and sisters
    and beautiful Israel.
           
    Thank you,
    Bernice

    Just a reminder to-
    
    	USE THE DIGITAL MATCHING GIFT CARDS
    
    with your donations.  Digital has matched gifts to UJA/Federation in
    the past!
    
    	-Barry-
    

    CORRECTION TO .2  - SUPER SUNDAY IS FEB. 3
    
    
    We had a turnout of over 2,000 at the rally tonight in Livingston, NJ.
    Considering that the rally was only announced, in the MetroWest Jewish
    News and by a mailing (and the New Jersey NOTESfile), on Tuesday (2
    days ago) that was fabulous.  We told one reporter that if we had a
    weeks notice, we could have filled Giant Stadium!
    
    Media coverage was 3 tv stations, numerous radio stations and
    newspapers.  Front page article in tomorrows Newark Star Ledger.
    
    Initial counts indicate that tonight there was an additional $500,000
    pledged to Operation Exodus and over $1,500,000 in previous pledges
    were accelerated - to be paid immediately, rather than over the next
    two years!
    
    The Israeli Ambassador to the UN - Mr. Avidor - was the key speaker and
    was magnificent.  A quotable quote, for example - he said "that many
    considered Israel an underdog.  Israel is not an underdog, Israel is a
    restrained lion."
    
    I was proud to participate!
    
    	-Barry-
    

    The Israeli Consulate in Boston reported yesterday that it is being
    inundated by offers to volunteer for service in Israel.  Some of these
    are, as might be expected, by Israelis resident in the U.S. who are
    inquiring whether they are needed at home.  Another large contingent
    are Jews from all over New England (including, I happen to know,
    members of our Havurah) who want to express their solidarity with
    Israel.  There is also a sizeable group--and this was a pleasant
    surprise--of non-Jews who wanted to volunteer to help.
    
    Thought you'd like to hear about it.
    
                                            Aaron

    Re. .7 That's great to hear, I'm waiting for a call back from this
           Boston number to see if more volunteers are needed.  Shalom, B
    
    from 'The Jewish Advocate', January 25, 1991
    
    Volunteers Needed to Replace IDF                                     
    
    There is an emergency plea from Volunteers for Israel for people to go
    to Israel to pick produce and flowers on Kibbutzim and Moshavim;
    prepare plastic uniforms for soldiers; help out in hospitals; and do
    warehouse maintenance work.
    
    Interested people should call in the Boston area (617) 969-9466 or the
    main office of Volunteers for Israel in New York (212) 643-4848.

    There will be a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the need for
    volunteers.  I will certainly let you know the outcome of
    that meeting.  Delighted to say that yesterday's departure
    went with a full quota.  Toda raba chaverim!
                                                
    Shalom,
    Bernice

    There is a need for volunteers to do farm work.  The commitment is
    three to four weeks, departures twice a month.
          
    Interested people should call in the Boston area (617) 969-9466 or the
    main office of Volunteers for Israel in New York (212) 643-4848.