Kislev 5769/Dec 2008
Giving in Hard Times . This is an Emergency Appeal!
'When the Going Gets Tough the Tough Get Going'
A big, burly man visited the rabbi's home and asked to see the Rebbetzin, the rabbi's wife, a person well known for her numerous charitable deeds. "Rebbetzin," he said in a broken voice, "I wish to draw your attention to the terrible plight of a poor family in this district. The father is dead, the mother is too ill to work, and the nine children are starving. They are about to be turned into the cold, empty streets unless someone pays their rent, which amounts to $6000."
"How terrible!" exclaimed the Rabbi's wife. "May I ask who you are?" The sympathetic visitor applied his handkerchief to his eyes. "I'm the landlord," he sobbed.
This is not a joke.
We are very frustrated because of the difficulty we face financially to do our job. Please accept this personal appeal to help us during these difficult times. In these tough times we are counting on your help more than ever. Its now, when people are losing their jobs. when unpaid mortgages are leading to foreclosures. when new stresses are triggering drug and alcohol abuse now is the time when your act of caring is so important and when each good deed can make such a difference.
You already know about the important life changing work made possible by the Chanukah Telethon. Over the years compassionate supporters like you have enabled us to reach out to needy men, women and children of all backgrounds with vital educational and social service programs.
I am writing to urge you to send a tax deductible Telethon contribution today. Please don.t forget to watch the Chanukah Telethon on Sunday evening December 14th from 7pm . 11pm on WLNY TV 10/55. Thank you for your kindness and generosity, may Hashem bless you with good health, nachas and much financial success amidst joy and happiness.
Yours sincerely,
Rabbi Anchelle Perl
Director
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