Jewish organizations set out to bring much-needed relief to areas in Japan that have been devastated by the recent earthquake and tsunami. The worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch Chassidic movement and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee are among those deeply involved in relief efforts.
The Jewish people and the Jewish State have always responded when humanitarian crises occur anywhere in the world. When an earthquake hit Haiti last year, Israel reacted quickly and set up the first functioning emergency center where injuries were treated and operations performed on the wounded.
Israel may be relatively small in size, as is the worldwide Jewish community. But both their contributions to the world are great. As a Jew I am pleased to see that Jewish organizations are at the forefront of relief efforts in Japan, and I pray that these acts of kindness will both relieve the suffering of those impacted by this horrible tragedy and bring God’s mercy to rain down on Israel and the Jewish people.
What do you think?
2:33 pm
wonderful just wonderful Israel! I feel sad and ashamed I’m helpless to do something. Even with this longsuffering of unemployment I would run to stand along side Israel in the effort to show the love of the brethren.
2:16 pm
I pray Japan will recieve everthing they need at God’s speed.And they will feel the love of God.Christians and Jews can show them the love of the Ancient of Days
4:58 pm
I think this is wonderful that so many people regardless of race, creed, or natural orgin are coming to Japan’s aid. I admire the Japanise people for their moral standing and honorment. Watching these things unfold makes me proud to be part of such a caring world.