Who could have imagined that not one but two devestating earthquakes would occur within such a short space of time!
After the disaster in Haiti, our congregation set up a task force specifically to determine how we, as a community, can aid those who suffer disasters worldwide. Gayle Gerson is heading this task force and, along with the Board, is asking everyone to donate what they can to ease the suffering in Chile.
If you are planning to donate, we urge you to send your check through Congregation Ohr Shalom so that we, as a community, can fulfill our commitment to tikkun olam (healing the world). The plan is for Congregation Ohr Shalom to send a check to the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) which has already organized to help in Chile through the Jewish communities located in Santiago and Concepcion and other areas affected by the earthquake. We anticipate sending our first check to the JDC within the next few days and then on a regular basis as checks arrive. JDC was instrumental in sending aid to Haiti as well.
