HELP US HELP OUR FRIENDS IN CUBA
In January and February, we will be holding a medicine and
toiletries drive in preparation for BJC’s 2008 Mission to Cuba.
There will be boxes placed outside of the BJC office where you
can deposit your donation. Due to the U.S. trade embargo, basic
medicines are in very short supply and even when available are
not affordable on the average Cuban’s salary of $5 – $14 per
week. We ask that all members participate by bringing some of
the following item to BJC, where we will collect them to be
packaged and shipped to Cuba.
UNEXPIRED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Asthma Medication, Cimetidine, Clortrimazole, Captopril,
Monopril, Cipro, Floxin, Levaquin, Zithromax, Hypertension
Medications, Flomax, Proscar, Metronidazole, Monopril, Nizoral
(Cream), Syringes (Plastic), Trental, Triamncinolona Cream
(cortisone cream), Ranitidin, Omeprazole
OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINES
Multivitamins for both adults and children, Throat Lozenges,
Vitamin C , Diarrhea/Constipation Remedies, Vitamin E 400 mg.,
Hand & Face Creams, Allergy & Cold Sprays, Pain Relievers (e.g.,
Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Tylenol, Advil.) Antacids (e.g., Mylanta,
Maalox, Tums, Pepto-Bismol), Antibiotic Cream and Hydrocortisone
Cream, Desitin for diaper rash, Polivisol drops for infants and
liquid vitamins for babies and toddlers, Cold & Flu Remedies,
Lice treatment, Band-Aids, Cough Medications, Sun screen,
Pediatric analgesics, calcium supplements, ulcer medicines such
as Tagamet, Zantac, Axid, Cardiac medicines, Anti-hypertensives,
Asthma medications and inhalers, antihistamines particularly
Hismanal, Seldane, and Claritin, antibiotics especially
cephalosporins, and Quinalones, Antifungal agents both oral and
ointments (Nizoral, Diflucan, Micatin, Lotrimin).
Dental supplies - especially materials to fill cavities
Band-Aids and antiseptic agents
Basic cosmetics and toiletries, creams, cleansers, soap.
Shampoo and rinse
SPONSOR A SHABBAT MEAL FOR SANCTI SPIRITUS
If you prefer, cash donations will be gratefully accepted.
For as little as $100.00 you can sponsor a Shabbat meal for the
Sancti Spiritus community. Attendance at Shabbat services
increases when there is a communal meal The difference in
numbers can be accounted for by the fact that women don't need
to cook and the whole family can be together for the social
aspects of praying, eating, studying and socializing with their
bigger family, the Jewish community. We suggest that you may
wish to celebrate a family simcha by sponsoring a Shabbat meal
in honor of a B’nai Mitzvah, baby naming, wedding, graduation,
etc.
Please contact
Hazzan Schnitzer in the BJC office if you would like to be a
sponsor.
BOTTOMS UP
We have a new baby in Sancti Spiritus. Little Elisa Bernal
was born back in October suffering from a blood disorder that
left her anemic and at a very low birth weight. Through
donations from the Hazzan’s Discretionary fund, we were able to
supply her with iron fortified vitamins and formula. Elisa is
still in need of assistance. For a donation of $100 you can
provide much needed diapers, diaper cream, etc. for six months.
To make a donation,
contact Hazzan
Schnitzer.
