This seems like a good idea! Jewish Federation of Cleveland Dear Friends: During the past few weeks, Congress has passed a number of pro-Israel resolutions and legislation providing for additional funding for Iron Dome – the joint U.S.-Israeli anti-rocket technology that has been instrumental in sparing Israeli civilians from casualties from Hamas-launched rockets. It is critically important that Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman, and Representatives Marcia Fudge, David Joyce and Marcy Kaptur (who collectively represent Greater Cleveland), hear from our community with thanks for their consistent and strong support for each of these resolutions and bills. We understand that many Senators and Representatives are receiving many anti-Israel email messages and we want them to receive even more messages of thanks from our community. Please take a moment to email your Representative and both Senator Brown and Senator Portman. Below are a sample message and links to each member’s email contact form. Thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely, Reneé Chelm, Board Chair Steve Hoffman, President and CEO P.S. In response to community inquiries, additional hands-on opportunities to thank government officials and support the people of Israel will take place at the Mandel Jewish Community Center and around the community beginning later this week. More information regarding how you can help Israel will be announced soon. Message to Senators and Representatives: I am writing to thank you for your steadfast support of Israel during the recent crisis in the Gaza Strip. Your recognition of Israel’s right to defend its civilians against rockets and tunnel attacks launched by Hamas is both critically important and deeply appreciated. I am particularly grateful for your support for enhanced funding for the Iron Dome anti-rocket defense system that has spared so many Israeli lives in recent weeks. The loss of innocent lives on both sides of this conflict is tragic, but Israel is at war with a terrorist group that deliberately targets innocent Israeli civilians while at the same time putting its own civilians in harm’s way. Thank you for recognizing the insidious nature of the attacks by Hamas and for standing strong with Israel at this difficult time. Sincerely, [Your Name] Contact Your Local Officials: Senator Sherrod Brown Senator Rob Portman Representative Marcia Fudge Representative David Joyce Representative Marcy Kaptur STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR COMMUNITY, SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR ALL OF OUR EMAILS JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND, MANDEL BUILDING 25701 SCIENCE PARK DRIVE, CLEVELAND Jewish Federation of Cleveland
Posted on: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 21:28:20 +0000
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