EBulletin for July 1, 2016

Our beloved Lewis B. Dashe – born Lewis B. Dashevsky – was laid to rest yesterday. Lew’s loss leaves a singular void especially for his family and friends. It also leaves a void within ZOA, the Zionist movement, the pro-Israel community and the Jewish Community, and America. During his lifetime – and particularly during the last 61 years of his life – there was no one more dedicated to those causes than Lew was. At age 96, as recently as a week before he passed away on Tuesday, Lew was asking about Israel and ZOA, and the United States. Lew’s dedication was not limited to feelings – it was primarily displayed in his deeds. Whether it was going to Israel, which he did more than 30 times; writing about Israel, which he did via articles and letters to publications countless times; attending myriad meetings, during which at the appropriate times asking probing questions; leading and taking part in rallies and demonstrations; meeting with lawmakers and other influential people regularly; or any of his other activities on behalf of America, the Jewish People or Israel – Lew was a man of action.

In Lew’s memory, we ask that you help fill these holes left by Lew’s absence by engaging in more advocacy and activism, and also to commit to greater involvement with ZOA. ZOA was the primary vehicle for Lew’s activism on behalf of Israel, the Jewish community and America and he was a leader of the organization at both the national and local levels. Please call our Office at 610-660-9466 for more information. Thank you.

Also this week, our “Buy Israel” Project chairwoman Roberta Dzubow’s husband, Steven Dzubow, passed away. In his memory, please remember to buy goods from Israel. It supports Israel’s economy, it directly counters the BDS movement, and you and your family and friends can enjoy some tasty items.

Greater Philadelphia ZOA Needs Volunteers

Philadelphia ZOA is looking for volunteers to help us with research, to make calls and participate in mailings in the coming weeks as we gear up for our biggest event of the year: The Annual Philadelphia ZOA Gala.

The Gala takes place on Sept. 15.

Some of the tasks can be done from your home or office. Mailings take place in the Bala Cynwyd vicinity.

If you can lend us some of your skills and time, please call our Office at 610-660-9466 and ask for Steve.

Thank you.

If you are already a member, please make sure your annual dues are up-to-date. If you are not sure, contact us and we will check and let you know. It may be time to renew your membership.

You can also invite your friends or relatives to join Philadelphia ZOA, and additionally, you can purchase a gift membership for a loved one.

You can join or renew online by clicking the donate/join tab above. Or you can call us at: 610-660-9466.

We value each and every member!