1) Each one of us has an opportunity to touch the lives of others. The crisis in Louisiana is heartbreaking! We know the damage that is done by extreme flooding. Please share diapers, wipes, personal hygiene products or cleaning supplies with people in need. Bring them to the Shul and we will arrange transport to Louisiana.We are partnering with Volunteers of America, a service organization which has offices across the US and an affiliate in Baton Rouge.
(Under ordinary circumstances VOA’s two main areas of support include people with intellectual disabilities and abused children. In disaster situations their networks ramp up their collection of and provision of goods and supplies. 100 % of funds donated to VOA for emergency relief go to local need!)
We must assist those in need. Please support our neighbors in Louisiana!
Those of us who wish to donate money may do so through the Jewish Federation of North America at this secure site. (https://secure-fedweb.
2) In two weeks, a new exhibit opens at the History Museum of Mobile. It is an opportunity for us all to learn, open our minds and deepen our hearts. The exhibit, Filming The Camps, consists of film footage and other materials of three award winning film-makers taken during World War II. The museum is seeking volunteer docents to guide the public throughout the exhibit.
A training session for docents will be held on Thursday, August 25 from10:00a.m.-Noon at the History Museum of Mobile, 111 South Royal Street.
Those interested may contact Lindy White. Her email address is :Carmen.white14@yahoo.com. Her phone number is 251-301-0268. Volunteer docents are welcome to offer tours according to their own schedules. Each one of us has the ability to touch the lives of others; strangers, friends, neighbors and acquaintances.
How shall you and I touch others this day and tomorrow? Our choice is before us.
May we all pray for shalom for us all.
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