February 2010

We are delighted to update you on the progress of the Abayudaya Community Health and Development Project.

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Where Malaria Still Kills

It's worth repeating that malaria is the number 1 killer in Africa. Scientists reported recently that malaria was a likely cause of death of Egypt's King Tutankhamen in Egypt.

Malaria is easily treatable with medicines, but it is also preventable. The Abayudaya Jews of Uganda need a constant supply of mosquito nets, both to keep their families safe and to provide to their Christian and Muslim neighbors as a way to promote peace in the region.

Click here to watch a slideshow of photos from Malaria Consortium about the transmission and impact of malaria.

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Health Center Progress

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Host Rabbi Gershom Sizomu in the Spring!

Rabbi Gershom Sizomu is currently booking speaking engagements for his Spring 2010 tour of the United States.

A charismatic leader and accomplished musician, Rabbi Sizomu is the first black rabbi from sub-Saharan Africa to be ordained at an American rabbinic school. Rabbi Sizomu can lead a Shabbat service, D'var Torah, or Havdallah; address a classroom or school; show a slideshow of photos of life in his community in Uganda; or give a concert. He can be booked for a single day or evening event on a weekday, or for a Rabbi-in-Residence weekend (which includes up to three events).

If you would like to book Rabbi Sizomu during his Spring speaking tour, which is tenatively scheduled for May 2010, please contact Andrew Esensten, Speakers Bureau coordinator.

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