· Jewish Federation is a major funding resource for the Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Services and Community Hebrew School of Dutchess County.

· Federation brings the community together with our events for Israel, community-wide observances (e.g Yom Hashoah, Hanukkah, etc.)seeking to link every Jew in Dutchess with one another and with Jews around the globe.

· The UJA/Federation Campaign not only helps local agencies, but also helps Jews in Israel and around the world through the United Jewish Communities campaign. Our funds help victims of terrorism, new immigrants to Israel and a host of other services. Please give generously.

· Federation publishes The Voice, a monthly newspaper serving the Dutchess Jewish Community.

· Federation provides leadership, planning, and professional consultation to the Jewish organizations in Dutchess County.

· Jewish Federation has organized a Community Relations Council to coordinate responses to commentary about Israel and Jews in the media. For more information call Bonnie Meadow, 471-9811, or e-mail director@jewishdutchess.org

Please help us to keep our Jewish Community strong and to help Jews in Israel and around the world. Give generously.