C.K. HARRIS, CHIEF RABBI

I was delighted to hear about your outstanding endeavours to help South African Jewry at this critical time.

Due to severe cuts in Government subsidies to our old-aged homes and homes for the handicapped, we are urgently in need of funds to enable these facilities to survive.

We are aware of the sentiments of South African expatriates for the country of their birth and deeply appreciate the concern being expressed for our current difficulties and the practical support which is being offered.

We are especially encouraged by the amount you have already raised and by the range of contributors from across the world.

Many Rabbinical colleagues are very excited at your endeavours and I have asked them to let my office have the names and addresses of expatriate South Africans of whom they are aware, so that we can pass them on to you in the hope of broadening your base even further.

I wholeheartedly endorse the ChaiSouthAfrica campaign and pray that your efforts on our behalf will be blessed with every success.

Russell Gaddin, National chairman

"As the national Chairman of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies, the umbrella organization that represents South African Jewry, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you and your organisation for your efforts in fundraising for the aged homes in South Africa.

As you are aware the South African government has drastically cut the subsidies to the aged homes negatively affecting their financial status. Your organisation's assistance therefore is highly appreciated.

Thank you once again."

Tzivia Bieler, Director:

"We feel privileged to be able to assist you in this good deed. I know it is very important ... In Psalm 71:9, it says: Do not cast us away in our old age; when our strength gives out, do not forsake us., We can certainly do no less for our Jewish elderly than what we ask of God for ourselves."

Myron Panovka, General Manager:

"We are extremely moved by the generosity of those people who have contributed to this fund and to you and the other organizers who are doing so much to assist the Jewish Community of South Africa. On behalf of our President, Management Committee and especially our residents, we express our gratitude at the effort you are making to ensure that we are able to continue providing our elderly folk with a dignified and comfortable life. It is so nice to know that there are people out there who not only care, but are prepared to get involved in what I believe is a most worthwhile project."

Glendale, Home for the Jewish Handicapped:

"The wonderful work being done by you and your committee is admirable and we are indeed fortunate to have such a band of wonderful people working for our cause. The monies received helped us tremendously as with spiraling costs and a diminishing community it is becoming more difficult to give the residents the essential for their well-being. Your thoughtfulness, kindness and assistance is very much appreciated and will enable us to keep up the standard that the residents deserve."

Dr. Solly Lison - Glendale Home for the Jewish Handicapped:

"How refreshing it is to hear that ex pat South Africans think so much about their roots that they are quite prepared to offer such constructive assistance! Our committee unanimously and happily agreed that we should go with your concept. We do hope that your committee will still be prepared to include Glendale in this project as we do see that it has a wonderful potential. Glendale is very fortunate to have such caring friends and we thank you for designating Glendale as the recipient of your very generous donation. With spiraling costs and diminishing community it is becoming more and more difficult to give the residents the items essentials for their well-being. Your thoughtfulness, kindness and assistance is very much appreciated and will enable us to keep up the standard that the residents deserve."

Max Strous, Executive Director - Our Parents Home:

"We are in receipt of your most generous donation from Chai South Africa. Our sincere thanks to all involved. It is only with the assistance of good friends like yourselves that we are able to undertake the task of looking after the senior citizens entrusted to our care. The donation is gratefully acknowledged and deeply appreciated. In the merit of your Mitzvah may you all be blessed."

Philip Kalmonowitz - Sandringham Gardens:

"On behalf of the President, Board of Governors, Residents and Staff of Sandringham Gardens we wish to thank you most sincerely for your most generous donation to the home. We wish to place on record our sincere thanks to you and all involved with Chai South Africa for implementing the Chia SA initiative and successfully raising and distributing funds for South African Charities of which we are one of the proud beneficiaries. We look upon Chai SA as a partner that we are very proud of and indebted to. The funds gained from this initiative will be utilized towards supporting those of our Residents who are unable to afford the cost of their accommodation at Sandringham Gardens. Looking forward to a long a successful and cordial relationship together. May Chai SA grow from strength to strength."

Jack Shapiro, Executive Director - Selwyn Segal:

"We take the opportunity of thanking you and the Chai Committee for all their efforts on our behalf. It would seem from you recent email that you are well organized and really mean business for the future. We in turn being the recipients of your charity, are indeed grateful and will ensure that the right amount of publicity is given to this project. We will also utilize such publicity to indicate the connection of the ex-South Africans now living in America, who have remember their roots and will assist their landsman, in South Africa. Thanking you once again for your generosity, we wish you lots of success with this venture and assure you of our ongoing support."





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