This past August Moshe Weidenfeld, the coordinator of the the Park Slope Israel Action Committee of Congregation B'nai Jacob raised money on behalf of the children of the Knan Merkaz Klita (Absorption Center) in Tzefat, Israel. Arriving in Israel, Moshe and his son Ezra traveled to the north as soon as the so-called cease-fire went into effect. The Ethiopian (Falasha Mura) children who they met living at the Merkaz in Tzefat were joyful and full of life despite having literally left 'the pot (of persecution by the Ethiopian government and warlords) into the fire (of Katyusha rockets from Hizbolleh). The Weidenfeld's efforts provided these children who literally were wearing all the clothes they owned with a new shirt, backpack to start the school year, art supplies and sports equipment. Click on the thumb nails to the right in order to view pictures of this beautiful event.

A Big Thank You to all those who donated!

We are hoping to maintain a relationship with the children and their families through the Merkaz as these new immigrants branch out into Israel society. Please stay-tuned for further information.