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There is power in numbers. And the more letters we write, the more influence we have. Here are a few ideas for political action.
- Write to President Bush. Thank him for his support
for Israel. Remind him that Israel's war against terror is the same as our war
against terror. Every letter or email accounts as an indicator of voter
sentiment. You can send him an e-mail at
president@Whitehouse.gov or write to him at:
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20500. Be sure to include
your name and address. For a sample letter, click here.
- Write to your senators and members of Congress. These sites can help you compose and send your letters. Some have pre-written letters to urge support for Israel.
- Join AIPAC, the group that lobbies Congress for pro-Israel
bills and resolutions.
- Call your synagogue (or campus Hillel
Foundation) and ask about its Israel Action Committee. Sign up for its
mailing list. If you have time, volunteer to help pass out fliers or help
with other chores.
- When you hear about anti-Semitic incidents
on local college campuses, write to the college president to protest. Ask
him/her to take steps to eliminate the climate of hate on his/her campus. If
the college is a state-supported institution, consider writing to your state
representatives. In California on-line tools let you can find your state assembly
representative .
- Get ready to march. Call or e-mail your local Jewish Federation and ask to be put on their email or snail mail list. When there is a rally, take the time to go. The media accounts heads. Every extra body sends a potent message to our politicians and offers encouragement to Israelis and to Jews and the rest of the world.