April 9, 2002
27 Nisan

To: Jewish Educators the World Over
From: The Education Department - The Jewish Agency for Israel

A Letter to an Israeli Soldier
Diaspora Youth Identifies with the Soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces

As Israel prepares to celebrate her 54th year of independence on the Fifth of Iyar, (April 17), The Jewish Agency for Israel is initiating a worldwide immediate campaign to give the opportunity for Diaspora youth to connect and identify with Israel 's soldiers.

Within the framework of this campaign, children, youth and students from Jewish communities throughout the world are asked to send personal letters to the soldiers who are now defending the State of Israel in a war against Palestinian terrorism. At this time, it is especially important to express unity and mutual responsibility for one another throughout the Jewish world.

How to Send Letters:
These personal letters can be sent in one of two ways:

1. Handwritten or typed letters-
   1. These can be sent to Israel to fax 972-2-621-6133 or 972-2-621-6214
   2. The letters can also be sent by express mail (delivery within 72 hours) directly to Israel 
      (it is best to send letters in a centralized manner):
      Letter for an Israeli Soldier
      The Jewish Agency for Israel
      POB 92
      Jerusalem 91000 , Israel
   3. The letters can also be forwarded to our office in New York
      Letter for an Israeli Soldier
      The Jewish Agency for Israel
      633 Third Avenue   21st Floor
      New York , NY 10017
2. Email Letters- We suggest sending the letters as attachments to LetterToSoldier@jazo.org.il
   
   These email letters will be printed in the Jewish Agency offices in Jerusalem , placed into individual envelopes and delivered to soldiers.

Letters should be sent as soon as possible. All of the letters will be distributed immediately by the Education Department of the Jewish Agency through IDF representatives. If there are any questions, contact asherit@jazo.org.il

All letter writers should include their name and address to allow the soldiers to answer.  All means of self expression are acceptable and welcomed!