B'nai B'rith Continues To Aid Victims of Forest Fire Through Israel Emergency Fund
In response to the devastating fires in the Mt. Carmel region, B'nai B'rith International has opened its Israel Emergency Fund to respond to the needs of the residents in the area. The B'nai B'rith World Center in Jerusalem is working in cooperation with municipalities and agencies to determine where B'nai B'rith funds are most needed. Projects proposed to an allocation committee will include the recovery and rebuilding needed to bring these communities back from the destruction.
One of the worst disasters in Israel's history, the fire killed 44 people, scorched 100 homes and buildings, and destroyed more than 10,000 acres of forest.
B'nai B'rith is grateful to the many individual donors, the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity Foundation, B'nai B'rith lodges and units across the United States and around the world who have responded to our appeal for funds. The fund has received more than $81,000 to date.
B’nai B’rith International President Dennis W. Glick, in launching the campaign, said, “The B’nai B’rith record of assistance to Israel dates back to 1865 when we raised $4,522 for the victims of a cholera epidemic. We must do everything possible to assist the victims of this catastrophe.”
B’nai B’rith International Executive Vice President Daniel S. Mariaschin added, “It is gratifying to see so many nations around the world responding to Israel’s plea for assistance, just as Israel has done with disasters in other countries. In times of crisis, nations put aside differences and deal with the humanitarian needs. We look forward to members and friends of B’nai B’rith responding generously to this campaign.”
Additional funding allows us to continue to help. Tax deductible donations to the Israel Emergency Fund can be made online using a secure online contribution form or sent by mail (checks payable to the B'nai B'rith Israel Emergency Fund) to:
Israel Emergency Fund B'nai B'rith International 2020 K Street, NW, 7th floor Washington, D.C. 20006
