From: Rabbi Zalman Shmotkin <director@chabad.org>
Date: Thu, Dec 21, 2023, 1:11 PM
Subject: Mr. Chroman, take a look at what Sarah wrote to us
To: agentemes4@gmail.com <agentemes4@gmail.com>
 By the Grace of G‑d I'd like to share something with you that really touched my heart. And I'd really like you to see it now because together we can act and have incredible impact.
Sarah, a Jewish woman in a midsize American city, has always embraced her Jewish identity with pride. From elementary school onward she's shared her experiences and perspectives as a Jewish woman with her classmates and peers. But in the aftermath of the horrific Simchat Torah attacks in Israel, as antisemitic hate-speech rose to new heights and anti-Israel demonstrations spread, Sarah – like so many others – has been feeling isolated and vulnerable. In her own words:
That's why I'm turning to you. You can help Sarah and countless others like her across the globe by partnering with Chabad.org. Chabad.org is the world's biggest and most active Jewish website. It is THE go-to place for vibrant Jewish life tools, wisdom, and connection. Millions of people turn to Chabad.org regularly as their lifeline – to get answers to life's tough questions, to find inspiration during tough times, and to acquire timeless Jewish wisdom and insight. Now more than ever, people like Sarah depend on Chabad.org to proudly celebrate their Judaism, buttressed by a strong global community supporting them. Would you please help Sarah and so many like her by making a year-end gift to Chabad.org?
Your donation will answer Sarah's cry for help. Your gift to Chabad.org will help her find reassurance, courage, and tools to navigate her struggles. You will help connect her with others near and far so she can study, pray, and do mitzvot together as a community. Your support will help her once again confidently display her innermost Jewish pride. You will give Sarah and many like her the strength and comfort they need right now. By partnering with Chabad.org, you help unite a nurturing community to support and inspire each other through study, prayer, actionable mitzvot, and more. Your partnership is a powerful force for positive transformation in our world. Rising from the ashes of hate and destruction on that fateful Simchat Torah (October 7th) are also many, many people from a fascinating array of backgrounds, who are discovering and exploring their Judaism for the first time. Many are searching for a caring listening ear, for patient and nurturing teachers, to share with them the beauty of Judaism and to guide them to uplifting and meaningful Jewish wisdom and inspiration. Together we need to make sure Chabad.org is well-positioned to help all the many who turn to us. We really cannot do this without you; we need your care for our people worldwide, and we need your partnership. I know your gifts will help because we hear from people all the time. Here is a note we just received:
Today, more than ever, Chabad.org is the lifeline for so many who are urgently asking, "How do I stay strong when it seems the whole world is against me?" We can only be there for them because of the contributions of friends and partners like you. We need to sail forward with full speed and high energy! With your help, we will be equipped to serve the ever increasing demand. The alternative – not to keep up with the demand (G-d forbid!) – is unthinkable. I hope you'll consider one last donation in this tax year. If you'd like to express your partnership with a check, you can do so here:
The tax year will end very soon. But even if you aren't planning to include it in your taxes, I hope you'll give now, because people need your help right now. (And if now is not a good time for you to give, that's okay, too. Please do not feel at all worried or guilty!) Thank you so much for your consideration. May your home, the homes of all our people – and all mankind, be filled with wisdom, light, warmth and joy, as expressed by G-d A-lmighty Himself. With blessings from all of us at Chabad.org, P.S. Tomorrow is the 10th day of Tevet on the Jewish calendar, a fast day. The Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of righteous memory, explained that the tragic Babylonian siege of Jerusalem – which led eventually to the destruction of the Holy Temple – for which we mourn is the root of all exilic tragedy to follow. You can read this freely translated (and unedited) talk of the Rebbe here, where the Rebbe explains that the way to transform the suffering and pain of exile begins with unity and love among our people.
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