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Page 6-THE NEWS-April, 1988 Charlotte Jewish Federation UJA Held 110 Missions in *87 UJA Young Leadership Conference (cont’d from page 1) In 1987 the United Jewish Appeal Missions Program took more than 4,800 Jewish community leaders to Israel on 110 customized national and community missions. Na tional UJA mission partici pants raised $65 million to support humanitarian pro grams and social services for Jews at home, in Israel and in 33 countries around the world. This represents a substantial fund-raising increase over 1986. The announcement was made by UJA National Mis sions Chairman Bennett L. Aaron of Philadelphia. Over 80 federations have had community and special group missions to Israel last year. While the itineraries varied depending on the na ture of the constituency, mis sion participants have taken part in a wide variety of ac tivities. They include: welcom ing the Sabbath in Jerusalem, visiting the homes of Israelis from all walks of life, spending an afternoon with kibbutz families, greeting recent Ethiopian immigrants at a Jewish Agency absorption center supported by the UJA/ Federation Campaign, chat ting with soldiers at an army base, picking tomatoes on a southern moshav and meeting Project Renewal residents who explained how Renewed improved their lives. UJA mis sions allow contributors who have been personsdly involved in the Campgiign to see with their own eyes what their sup port has accomplished. In addition to federation and community missions, there were also UJA National Missions geeired to specialized constituencies where par ticipants came from all the regions of the U.S. These in cluded Allocations, Gesher, Rabbinic Cabinet, Singles, Women’s Division, Young Leadership, Family, Study and Student Missions. More over, the past year’s Major Gifts Missions included the Prime Minister’s Mission and the three Israel 40th Anniver sary Missions. Mr. Aaron said that the UJA should be proud of the role it plays in promoting tourism to Israel. “However, our trips go beyond the usu£il tourist map,” said Aaron, “so that donors can see what their gifts have achieved. Meeting the people who have shaped Israel’s history and meeting the Israeli family create ex citing experiences that will always be treasured.” The UJA plans to tsike ov^er 6,000 people to Israel in 1988 as part of the continuing 40th Anniversary celebrations and UJA’s upcoming 50th Anni versary events. Some of these missions offer optional pre missions, designed to set an historic and cultural context for the visit to Israel. Czech oslovakia, Romania, Hungary and Morocco are among the destinations available on the pre-mission programs. In addition to being an un matched educational and en joyable travel experience, a UJA Mission has proven to be the most effective campaign and leadership development instrument available to com munities. Additional information on UJA Missions to Israel may be obtained by calling Alan Isaacs at (212) 818-9100, ext. 336. Unique Opportunity to Explore Israel in Depth UJA,NATIONAL HATIKVA SINGLES MISSIONS Poland Pre Mission: Mission I Mission II For Repeats Only: July 13-18 July 27-Aug. 1 Israel Basic Mission (open) July 17-27 July 31-Aug. 10 STUDENT SUMMER PROGRAM; A superb opportunity for college students. This mission of fers an unpardleled opportunity to explore the remnants of Eastern Europezm Jewish communities and Israel. WHEN: July 17-August 12, 1988 SUMMER FAMILY MISSIONS A series of special missions created to enable parents, grand parents and children to fully explore together life in the Jewish homeland. WHEN: June 26-July 6 July 10-July 20 Each mission offers a most meaningful and unique way to truly see Israel. For further information concerning cost, ex tensions or additional information contact Vicki Hopkins at the Federation office, 366-5007. address by Nobel Peace Laureate, Elie Wiesel. Wiesel was followed over the next six meals by UN Ambassador Benyamin Netanyahu, Senators Frank Lautenberg, Bob Packwood, George Mit chell, Howard Metzenbaum, Daniel Inouye, Alfonse D’Amato and Edward Ken nedy; refuseniks Natan Scharansky and Meu-ia and Vladimar Slepak; the Hon orable Abba Eban. However, the most important and com pelling keynote address was made by Prime Minister Yitz hak Shamir. In his address, Shamir spoke directly to the question of peace. He recognized the difficulties of current unrest places not only on Israel but on all world Jewry and other friends of Israel. Shamir left no doubt of his willingness for peace and clearly outlined his position on the peace process. As internal Israeli debate in- creaes over how to best resolve the current situation it is clear that the desire for peace is alive and well in the State of Israel. On our last morning in Washington, all 3000 at tendees met with their Con gressmen emd Senators to ex press our desire for their sup port of Israel during impor- teint votes in Congress and to show our unwavering and uni fied support for Israel as a Jewish community during these difficult times. The North Carolina delegation, ap proximately 70 people from ^ over the state, broke up into small groups to meet with zdl the N.C. Congressional Repre sentatives, after which we £dl gathered to meet with both Sen. Terry Sanford and Sen. Jesse Helms. The meetings were candid, informative and extremely positive. For all in our delegation, the conference renewed our pride in Israel and in our own com munity and our determination to continue our efforts for a secure Israel. Editor's note: Those who at tended were Alan & Lee Blumenthal, Richard Bober, Robert Damsky, William Gloria Grifenhagen, Phil & Maddie Joffe, Phillip & Dee Kridel, Alan Kronovet, Steve Menaker, Mike Minkin, Paul & Claire Putterman, Frank & Wendy Rosen, Mike & Shari Simon, Morris & Linda Spil, Vicki Hopkins, Emily & Sam Zimmem, Sandy Berlin, Leslie Kooyman and Danny Levine. ADS !***' ' yvn call 366-5007 RENEE STEINER/REALTOR Merrill Lynch Realty Office ~ 364-1580 Home — 366-8044 “servicing clients in the most professional way possible” Three thousand delegates welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Shamir (center). Senators Terry Sanford (L) and Jesse Helms (R) spoke to NC delegates. Tim* out to oat: (L to R) Sandy Berlin, Les Kooyman, Gloria & Bill Grifenhagen, Alan & Lee Blumenthal, Claire Putterman. Leadership Development Chairman Part of our delegation: (1st row) Paul Putterman with wife Claire. Shari & Mike Simon; (2nd row) Wendy & Frank Rosen. 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