Dear Friends,

In times of crisis and danger across the ocean, we feel that there's very little we can do. As Jews, we understand that our power lies not only in the physical but also in the spiritual. Our tradition teaches us that we can do three things to help in times of great danger and crisis.

1) Torah

Studying Torah reveals the purpose of creation and fuses the world with Truth and Justice.

Start with something short here and ten continue here

2) Prayer

Say a few prayers and have the people of Ukraine in mind.

Start with Chapter 20 and then you can choose at random from here https://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/16222/jewish/Chapter-1.htm

3) Tzedakah

Tzedakah (charity) elicits Divine kindness and mercy in this time of need. Help support the emergency fund for the people of Ukraine with one of the links below.

How much to give? I suggest the equivalent of the cost of the 3 meals you will eat today - this create the energy of a spiritual fast (a little known kabbalistic secret).

Odessa: MISHPACHA CHABAD ODESSA EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN

https://www.mishpachaorphanage.org/templates/fundraising/default_cdo/aid/5405630/jewish/Campaign.htm

Kiev: The Jewish Community of Kyiv is desperate for your help!!

www.careforkiev.com

We hope to share good and peaceful news in the coming day,

Rabbi Mendy and Mussy Levertov