Recommendations

While the days before Rosh Hashanah are extraordinarily busy, in the wake of the World Trade Center terrorist attack the JCRC strongly recommends the following activities:

1. Synagogues, schools and Jewish organizations should organize small delegations to visit local police stations and fire houses to offer condolences for their fallen colleagues, to thank them for risking their lives and for their monumental rescue effort at the World Trade Center site. The New York City Police Foundation has developed the "United We Stand Campaign" to offer individuals the opportunity to express their feelings regarding this tragedy. The "United We Stand" logo is attached. You can print this out on your own letterhead and have people sign it.
2. Teachers can have school children write:
   1. messages to the police and fire department and all rescue workers;
   2. messages to the victims and their families;
   3. images of unity (art, poetry, etc.); or
   4. messages to the rest of the country and the world about the incredible cooperation going on in New York. The Police Foundation is collecting such messages to convey to the rescue workers.
3. UJA-Federation is taking contributions to be dedicated towards the World Trade Center relief effort to assist all victims of the attack and their families. For more information, including a list where to get help, see their website www.ujafedny.org .

Best wishes for a happy, healthy and safe new year.

Ezra G. Levin, President

Sally Goodgold, Chair, JCRC Commission on Jewish Security

Michael S. Miller, Executive Vice President

David M. Pollock, Associate Executive Director