My Israel Resilience Campaign Fundraising Page
Alexandra Cohen
Alexandra Cohen
Dear Friends,
Welcome to my Israel Resilience Campaign Fundraiser.
As a young girl, I used to contribute quarters every week to my Hebrew School's JNF Blue Box. The act of giving, known as tzedakah, was a cherished value instilled in me and my family, one that continues to inspire me to this day.
Little did I know back then the profound impact those coins would have on the land and people of Israel, as well as on my own identity.
My journeys to Israel, whether on JNF's alternative breaks or personal vacations where I met with their partners across the country, deepened my appreciation for the incredible work we do together.
From providing inclusion and therapy for disabled children and adults to preserving nature and heritage sites, from supporting business and community development to driving research and development, JNF's mission touches every facet of Israeli life.
Now, we turn our focus to recovery from the events of October 7th and the promise of tomorrow.
The past year+ has brought unimaginable devastation. Yet, as we approach the Chanukah season and contemplate our unique purpose in the world, we find hope, resilience, and the strength to rebuild.
During the recent Jewish National Fund-USA Global Conference for Israel in Dallas, I had the privilege of meeting Israelis profoundly affected by the tragedies of October 7th. They lost loved ones in the devastating attacks, survived the Nova festival, and now shoulder the weight of accommodating evacuees, coping with trauma, and rebuilding their communities.
I've had the honor of visiting the Gaza Envelope and the Galilee region on many occasions. The people there are not just resilient; they are warm, welcoming, funny, patriotic, and they are our family. When asked why they stay in such a challenging area, they simply respond, "This is our home. It's paradise 99% of the time, so we endure the 1% of hell."
As an American Jew with a deep love for Israel, I am committed to standing with JNF in their vital mission of supporting community partners in Israel's North and South. Together, we will rebuild and secure a thriving, safe, and resilient future in our eternal homeland.
Please, I invite you to join me in raising $3,600 by December 31st. Your contribution, regardless of its size, will make a difference. Share the messages of hope and unity and help illuminate our world, even in its darkest moments.
I'd like to bring specific focus to the new Music Scholarship program:
In the aftermath of October 7th, when they tried to take music away from us, we have committed to singing and dancing again. In the words of past JNF-USA President Dr. Sol Lizerbram, “we will replace the sound of rockets with the sound of music.”
jnf.org/our-work/community-building/music-scholarships
Toda raba,
Ali
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Israel Resilience Campaign
In the wake of the unprecedented, unprovoked, and devastating attack by Hamas from Gaza on civilian communities in Israel, we are all devastated by the loss of life, and are praying for the families of the victims, the IDF soldiers who are bravely working to defend our homeland, our friends and loved ones, and everyone impacted by this situation.
We have heard stories of heroism and stories of horror. We have lost loved ones, seen teenagers and the elderly kidnapped, and fought against homes being set on fire.
Jewish National Fund-USA has worked in close partnership with the communities suffering most for decades, and is uniquely prepared to assist in meeting the emergency needs created by the current crisis.
We are hard at work finding ways to help ease their pain and trauma, through temporary housing for displaced residents, fire and rescue equipment, respite activities, psychological support, and more. In this time of great uncertainty, the needs are changing every moment, but one thing is certain: Jewish National Fund-USA is on the ground supporting the land and people of Israel every day, and we will not stop now.
Our Israel Resilience Campaign is:
- Evacuating families from Gaza border communities to safer places
- Providing them with necessary supplies such as bedding, soap and shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, socks, etc.
- Providing firefighting and protective equipment to manage the ongoing rocket fire which is destroying homes, farms, infrastructure, and businesses.
- Providing high-quality and tailored psychological treatment for civilians, including children, who have experienced this catastrophe firsthand.
- Providing respite activities for the children traumatized by terror.
- Finding and procuring scarce and vital security-related protective equipment
This attack has decimated many communities, but they will never destroy our spirit. We stand together, as one Jewish community, ready to help Israelis in this difficult time.
Welcome to my Israel Resilience Campaign Fundraiser.
As a young girl, I used to contribute quarters every week to my Hebrew School's JNF Blue Box. The act of giving, known as tzedakah, was a cherished value instilled in me and my family, one that continues to inspire me to this day.
Little did I know back then the profound impact those coins would have on the land and people of Israel, as well as on my own identity.
My journeys to Israel, whether on JNF's alternative breaks or personal vacations where I met with their partners across the country, deepened my appreciation for the incredible work we do together.
From providing inclusion and therapy for disabled children and adults to preserving nature and heritage sites, from supporting business and community development to driving research and development, JNF's mission touches every facet of Israeli life.
Now, we turn our focus to recovery from the events of October 7th and the promise of tomorrow.
The past year+ has brought unimaginable devastation. Yet, as we approach the Chanukah season and contemplate our unique purpose in the world, we find hope, resilience, and the strength to rebuild.
During the recent Jewish National Fund-USA Global Conference for Israel in Dallas, I had the privilege of meeting Israelis profoundly affected by the tragedies of October 7th. They lost loved ones in the devastating attacks, survived the Nova festival, and now shoulder the weight of accommodating evacuees, coping with trauma, and rebuilding their communities.
I've had the honor of visiting the Gaza Envelope and the Galilee region on many occasions. The people there are not just resilient; they are warm, welcoming, funny, patriotic, and they are our family. When asked why they stay in such a challenging area, they simply respond, "This is our home. It's paradise 99% of the time, so we endure the 1% of hell."
As an American Jew with a deep love for Israel, I am committed to standing with JNF in their vital mission of supporting community partners in Israel's North and South. Together, we will rebuild and secure a thriving, safe, and resilient future in our eternal homeland.
Please, I invite you to join me in raising $3,600 by December 31st. Your contribution, regardless of its size, will make a difference. Share the messages of hope and unity and help illuminate our world, even in its darkest moments.
I'd like to bring specific focus to the new Music Scholarship program:
In the aftermath of October 7th, when they tried to take music away from us, we have committed to singing and dancing again. In the words of past JNF-USA President Dr. Sol Lizerbram, “we will replace the sound of rockets with the sound of music.”
jnf.org/our-work/community-building/music-scholarships
Toda raba,
Ali
---
Israel Resilience Campaign
In the wake of the unprecedented, unprovoked, and devastating attack by Hamas from Gaza on civilian communities in Israel, we are all devastated by the loss of life, and are praying for the families of the victims, the IDF soldiers who are bravely working to defend our homeland, our friends and loved ones, and everyone impacted by this situation.
We have heard stories of heroism and stories of horror. We have lost loved ones, seen teenagers and the elderly kidnapped, and fought against homes being set on fire.
Jewish National Fund-USA has worked in close partnership with the communities suffering most for decades, and is uniquely prepared to assist in meeting the emergency needs created by the current crisis.
We are hard at work finding ways to help ease their pain and trauma, through temporary housing for displaced residents, fire and rescue equipment, respite activities, psychological support, and more. In this time of great uncertainty, the needs are changing every moment, but one thing is certain: Jewish National Fund-USA is on the ground supporting the land and people of Israel every day, and we will not stop now.
Our Israel Resilience Campaign is:
- Evacuating families from Gaza border communities to safer places
- Providing them with necessary supplies such as bedding, soap and shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, socks, etc.
- Providing firefighting and protective equipment to manage the ongoing rocket fire which is destroying homes, farms, infrastructure, and businesses.
- Providing high-quality and tailored psychological treatment for civilians, including children, who have experienced this catastrophe firsthand.
- Providing respite activities for the children traumatized by terror.
- Finding and procuring scarce and vital security-related protective equipment
This attack has decimated many communities, but they will never destroy our spirit. We stand together, as one Jewish community, ready to help Israelis in this difficult time.
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