A severe earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter devastated Haiti on January 12, 2010. This is the most severe earthquake to hit that impoverished country in 200 years. The death toll is expected to reach thousands and it will likely be many days until the impact is fully known. The epicenter was near the capital of Port-au-Prince. Already there are reports that the presidential palace, a major hotel and the UN Headquarters collapsed, leaving hundreds buried in the rubble. According to the International Red Cross, up to 3 million people have been affected by the quake.
As in the past, the Reform Jewish community has a long history of generosity when natural disasters devastate communities around the world. Your generosity at this critical time enables us to play a role in recovery efforts and bring healing and hope to those whose lives have been affected. Donations to the Union for Reform Judaism Haiti Relief Fund can be made online or by check (note: Haiti Relief in the memo section) to:
Union for Reform Judaism Attention: Development 633 Third Avenue 7th Floor New York, NY 10017
The Union for Reform Judaism retains no overhead expenses for disaster relief donations, other than direct costs of credit card fees. On-going updates regarding the disaster relief efforts and the allocations from this fund will be posted at www.urj.org/relief.
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Personal stats: Live in Cypresswood, married 25 yrs to Sallie, 2 kids - Jeff graduating from UH in Dec. and Rachel, a Jr. at Sam Houston
Years I have been a Temple member: 25
Various volunteer jobs I have done at CJCN: Ritual Committee member & Chair, Kol Nidre Fiddler, Board member, Board Secretary, Bylaws committee member, Nominating committee member
But this one has been my favorite because: Kol Nidre Fiddler, because it makes the holidays very special for me
Here’s what I love about being a CJCN member:Our Temple really has a sense of community; we’re not just members – we’re a family.
Other ways I am involved in the community: I volunteer playing violin for Playhouse 1960 and for Bayou City Musicals
Personal hobbies:Golf, computing, & music
Favorite vacation spot: New England
Favorite type of food or restaurant: Chinese from Chef Chan’s!
Favorite movie: Stargate
Here’s something you don’t know about me: I was a glider pilot for many years (and will get back to it one of these days too!).
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