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< align = justify> * The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles has a “Israel in Crisis Fund.” Onehundred percent of all contributions to this fund will be immediately sent toIsrael without any overhead. The first clearly identified need is to getIsraeli children out of harms way — today. Click here to make a secure onlinedonation . Or send a checkmade out to Jewish Federation – Israel in Crisis — to: The JewishFederation; 6505 Wilshire Blvd.; Los Angeles, CA 90048; or call (866) YOUR-FED

* The Federation is organizing a major community rally this Sunday,July 23, at 4:00 p.m .in front of the Goldsmith Center, 6505 Wilshire Blvd. Tellyour friends to join to express solidarity with Israel at this dangeroustime. Parking will be available on the street and in the Bank of Americabuilding at 8381 Wilshire Blvd. for $5/car.

* To help victims of terror, contact www.onefamilyfund.orgor contact Bari Holtzman at the OneFamilyFund, 818-884-8866, mailing address 6520 Platt, ‘441, Los Angeles, CA91307. Email bari@onefamilyfund.org.

* American Friends of Magen David Adom-ARMDI. Magen David Adomhasdispatched 150ambulances and personnel to the northern part of Israel and hasmobilized theMDA National Blood Services Centerto supply additional blood to hospitals in areas under attack.Visithttp://www.afmda.org/site/PageServer or call212-757-1627 or 866-632-2763.

* American Jewish Committee. The Israel Emergency AssistanceFund willhelp institutions workingwith victims of rocket attacks in northern and southern Israel.Visitwww.ajc.org.

* Friends of the Israel Defense Forces. A support group aimsto providetroops with supplies as Israelcontinues its military actions in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon tofree capturedsoldiers. Visit www.israelsoldiers.org orcall 1-888-318-FIDF ext. 10.

* Jewish National Fund.Operation Security Blanket is raisingfunds tosend Israeli children from theNorth to summer camps in central Israel, build security roads alongthe borderwith Gaza and purchase emergencyresponse equipment. Visit www.jnf.org or call 1-888-JNF-0099.

* World ORT. All money in the Emergency Relief Fund for Israelwill bedesignated for relief activities inIsrael. Visit www.ort.org.

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