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April 24, 2002
Orthodox
Union Urges Increased Support of Israel Bonds
As
Israel is deeply engaged in the war against terrorism, Israel’s economy
has been suffering greatly. While
we support Israel on Capitol Hill, at rallies, and in our letters to the
press, we must also make a commitment to help Israel by bolstering its
economy during this emergency. One
way to express our faith in the viability and success of the State of
Israel is through investment in State of Israel Bonds.
The
Israeli economy has been dealt a great blow.
The lack of tourism is costing billions of dollars.
People have been afraid to invest in Israeli companies.
In the meantime, Israel still absorbs olim from the Former Soviet
Union, Argentina, and other places where Jews are in danger.
Despite
the critical situation, Israel needs to be able to provide jobs and
housing and other economic support for new immigrants. Israel needs to
remain a modern, advanced society in the face of the current challenges.
Since its inception, State of Israel Bonds has provided the
investment capital to help absorb olim, to finance Israeli roads and
ports, to assist in land reclamation and irrigation, and to help
Israel’s industry, commerce, and agriculture achieve a phenomenal record
of growth.
The
Orthodox Jewish community, always in the forefront of support for Israel,
must step up to the plate and demonstrate our faith in Israel’s
continued success by increasing our investment in Israel Bonds.
Israel Bonds funds are the source of research for Israel’s high
technology industries and in Israeli advances in medicine, science, solar
energies, and other sophisticated industries.
We must help ensure that Israel will remain at the peak of these
modern achievements to ensure her safety and security.
The
Orthodox Union calls on all its member synagogues to increase the campaign
for the investment of Israel Bonds. It
is essential that we contribute to the economic growth of Israel as she
devotes so much energy to win the war against terrorism.
We cannot hesitate at this crucial moment.
Please
show your dedication to Israel by reinvigorating your Israel Bond
campaigns and holding events to help increase Orthodox Jewish investment
in Israel’s present and future. In
order to help you set up an Israel Bonds event in your synagogue, kindly
call Robert Lunzer at Israel Bonds, (212) 644-BOND ext. 336 or 384.
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