UJA was established as the central American Jewish fundraising organization. Its purpose was to work for the relief and rehabilitation of Europe. Jewish immigration to and settlement in Israel. and for the aid of refugees in the United States. Since its founding. the UJA has served as a model of American Jewish concern for Israel. symbolizing the Jewish lifeline extended by American Jews to preserve and strengthen Jewish life throughout the world. Last year. the organization raised about $720 million from roughly a third of all Jewish households in the United States. UJA at 50 makes possible todays ingathering of refugees and others into Israel. provides continuing care for the remnant of Jews in Eastern Europe. and preserves Jewish continuity in 33 countries around the world. UJA funds have contributed to the rescue. rehabilitation. and resettlement of more than 3 million men. women. and children. more than 1.8 million of them in Israel. The UJA/Federation campaign represents the Jewish communitys commitment to Jewish continuity. providing the help that would not be there otherwise.
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