Campaign for the Captive Soldiers
 Light A Candle -- Wear a Dogtag -- Remember the Soldiers
This Hanukkah, as you gather
together with family and friends, we ask you to think about those who are unable to do so:
captive Israeli soldiers, taken from their families and country in the line of duty.
In addition to the three soldiers abducted this past summer, four soldiers were taken
in Lebanon in the 1980's and one soldier disappeared in the 1990's from the Golan.
All of them, Israel's young soldiers, are modern-day Maccabbees - they defend the
Jewish homeland, enabling Israel to build and sustain a flourishing society based
on democratic values.
As we are warmed by the light of the menorah, let us keep in mind these brave men who
are now in the hands of terrorists, denied even their basic rights under the Geneva
Convention.
It is imperative that we not forget these soldiers and their deplorable situation.
This Hanukkah, the American Zionist Movement (AZM) calls upon Jews to remember this
vital issue. Each night, as you kindle the Hanukkah candles, we ask you to think
about one of the captive soldiers. AZM has provided the
names of the soldiers and a paragraph about each for you to read as you light the holiday candles.
We urge you also to share the concept and the materials with your family and friends.
While you are shopping for holiday gifts, please consider giving dogtags, engraved
with the names of the three abducted Israeli soldiers, Ehud Goldwasser,
Eldad Regev and Gilad Shalit. Show your solidarity by wearing a dogtag, distribute
them at rallies, at your school and to friends. To purchase dogtags, go to the
Zionist Store at http://azm.org/zzone.shtml or call 212-318-6100.
By lighting the Hanukkah candles, you are united not only with your family members
and friends with whom you share the special moment, but also with Jews around the
world who are also celebrating the Festival of Lights. This Hanukkah, take some time
to reflect on the power of this connection and our responsibility to each other,
especially those who place themselves in harm's way in order to protect our nation
and its people.
For more information and to find out what you can do
to make a difference, please visit http://www.azm.org/soldiers.shtml.
AZM wishes you and your family a Hanukkah filled with happiness and peace.
Israel's Captive Soldiers
Gilad Shalit, abducted from southern Israel into Gaza on June 25, 2006
Ehud Goldwasser, abducted from Northern Israel, July 12, 2006
Eldad Regev,abducted from Northern Israel, July 12, 2006
Guy Hever, disappeared from his army base, August 17, 1997
Ron Arad, shot down over Lebanon,October 16, 1986
Zachary Baumel, missing-in-action since June 11,1982
Zvi Feldman, missing-in-action since June 11, 1982
Yehuda Katz, missing-in-action since June 11, 1982
For more information about the soldiers
to share with your family and friends please visit the AZM website
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