"For more than twenty years the American Zionist Movement has provided traditional mishloach manot to Israeli children and soldiers in the Israeli Defense Forces. This year circumstances demand that we expand this important initiative. Bring a smile to a child's face with a small donation for a basket of candy, and tell the children and soldiers of Sderot, Ashkelon, Ashdod, Beer Sheva and the moshavim and kibbutzim under the threat of Hamas rocket fire that there they are not alone. This year, each child's Purim basket will contain a small flashlight from the American Zionist community, along with usual goodies. It is our way of saying there is light in the unlit bomb shelters and safe rooms. The Jewish people stand as one.

"Please stand with Israel today and light up a child's face with a smile. Connect with the brave members of the IDF with a traditional Purim basket.

"Make your presence felt in Israel, where our people need you most. Make your contribution to the Purim Connection. Please donate now: $18 for a schoolchild; $36 for an injured child; $54 for a soldier's basket; or $180 for an injured soldier.

"Pray for peace for Jerusalem, for all Israel and the immediate, safe return of Gilad Shalit."

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