Mar 15, 2011
Federation Mourns Massacre of Members of the Fogel Family and Condemns Brutal Terrorist Attack on Israelis
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) mourn the gruesome murders of Udi (37), Ruth (36), Yoav (10), Elad (4) and three-month-old Hadas Fogel Friday night, March 11, in their home. This brutal terrorist attack on a sleeping family is shocking and horrific, and aimed at intimidating Israeli Jewish families and derailing the peace process. In the words of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, “There has never been anything like this in which terrorists entered a home and cut children’s throats.”
“Our hearts go out to the Fogel family and their loved ones. Together with the people of Israel and all people of goodwill everywhere, we embrace and support the three surviving children and the other members of the Fogel family,” said Barbara Black Goldfarb, Federation Board Chair. Regina Zelonker, Federation JCRC Chair added, “We call for an end to the incitement that encourages these attacks and pray for the senseless, hateful, terrorist violence to stop.”
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is working with our overseas partner, the Jewish Agency for Israel, and its Fund for Victims of Terror, to assess the needs of the Fogel family and to ensure that they are met. If you would like to make a donation to the Fund for Victims of Terror, please click here.
One hundred percent of all contributions to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation will go to this special Fund for Victims of Terror.
Donation checks with notations of “Fund for Victims of Terror” should be mailed to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137. For assistance, you may also call 305.576.4000, ext. 428.
