The Jewish communities of Cleveland, Washington and Chicago raised approximately NIS 1.4 million for the Friends of the IDF (?The Association for the Welfare of IDF Soldiers?). The donation, the largest one received at the time, was made during the ?Shirutrom? telethon benefiting Israeli soldiers. The United Jewish Communities of North America announced the donation of the funds through the Jewish Agency in Israel during a live television broadcast from the official residence of President Moshe Katsav.
The donation, benefiting IDF soldiers, was only one part of an ongoing campaign organized by the North American Jewish community. The campaign, dubbed ?Israel Now?, is being conducted across America with various fund-raising and community activities designed to increase solidarity with the Jewish State at its time of need.
The donation, benefiting IDF soldiers, was only one part of an ongoing campaign organized by the North American Jewish community. The campaign, dubbed ?Israel Now?, is being conducted across America with various fund-raising and community activities designed to increase solidarity with the Jewish State at its time of need.