Navah BarMitzvah Appeal (Direct Mailing)
July 27, 2003
Dear Rabbis, Educators and Community Leaders,
We would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our
organization, the Navah Distribution Fund (NAVAH), in the hope
that you will participate in our new initiative aimed at Bar and
Bat Mitzvah-age students in your community.
NAVAH, an acronym for a Non-profit Association for Volunteering
and Assisting the Hurt, was established to render much needed
aid, support (both emotional and financial) and encouragement
to the victims of terror attacks in Israel. There are over 10,000
people in Israel who have been injured in terrorist attacks or
who have family members that have been killed or injured. NAVAH
volunteers spend hours visiting these victims after each attack,
and distribute care packages together with a monetary endowment,
donated from people around the world. This communicates to the
victims of terror that many people from many countries are behind
them during this most difficult time; that people care about them
and pray for their recovery.
Becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah marks the transition from childhood
to adulthood in Jewish Law, and with it comes the responsibilities
of leading a meaningful Jewish life. Jewish tradition views charity
as the strongest force in the universe; and what better way to
instill this most important Jewish value than to encourage Bar/Bat
Mitzvah youngsters to support NAVAH as part of their simcha by
encouraging their guests to make gifts to NAVAH in their name.
Such gifts will enable NAVAH to continue to provide their essential
volunteer services and financial grants to victims of terror and
their families.
In July, a Los Angeles family brought their daughter to Israel
to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah. At a special meeting hosted by NAVAH
the Bat Mitzvah girl donated all her Bat Mitzvah gifts, totaling
$6,500, to the NAVAH fund. At the moving gathering thirteen terror
victims and their families personally accepted her generous donation.
It in the spirit of this wonderful example that we appeal to
you, the leaders and educators in your community, to encourage
your students to support their brothers and sisters in Israel
who have fallen victim to terrorism. Only through the caring and
generosity of people like you can NAVAH continue to provide their
vital assistance. We appreciate your participation in helping
us help others.
Yours truly,
Name of Person
NAVAH DISTRIBUTION FUND
For Resumermation, please visit NAVAH online at www.navah.org.il
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