Helping the Victims of the Haiti Earthquake

HOW YOU CAN HELP: The Jewish Federations of North America is partnering with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) to provide urgently needed aid and relief on a nonsectarian basis to victims of the devastating earthquake.
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JDC affirms that 100% of funds donated through this emergency collection effort will be spent on Haiti relief.

BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, January 12, a powerful earthquake battered the Caribbean nation of Haiti, devastating the capital city of Port-au-Prince. Thousands are feared dead from the immediate impact, with thousands more injured and an estimated 3 million Haitians may face hardship in the aftermath.

ONLINE COVERAGE:

• Haiti Earthquake coverage: (CNN) 
• Live Updates on Earthquake impact (BBC)
• U.S. Coordinates Government-Wide Rescue Effort After Haiti Earthquake (FoxNews)
• 3 Israelis feared missing; team off to Haiti (YNetnews)
• Jewish Federations Support JDC's Fund to Help Victims of Haiti Earthquake (Jewish Federations Leadership Briefing)
• Aiding Victims of Haiti Earthquake (JDC's No Passport Required blog)
• JDC's Haiti Earthquake Disaster Response page

SIDEBAR - The Jews of Haiti: A Jewish presence in Haiti dates back to 1492; the interpreter on Christopher Columbus’ ship was Luis de Torres, a Converso. Today, Haiti’s Jewish population is approximately 25, centered around Port-au-Prince, the earthquake epicenter. Haiti and Israel have full diplomatic relations.