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Help Gilad Shalit NOW!

Gilad Shalit photoJune 25th marks 3 YEARS that Gilad Shalit has been held captive by Hamas. Hamas has continued to refuse a deal for his release and has threatened Israel that if it does not act soon, Gilad will suffer the same fate as Ron Arad. Gilad has been denied access to the International Red Cross and his family has been left to wonder about his health. International human rights groups continue to remain virtually silent on Gilad's fate.

We are launching an e-letter campaign to President Obama in an effort to bring awareness to Gilad's plight and remind the President that the safe return of Gilad Shalit is a top priority for the American Jewish Community.

We are asking each and everyone one of you to send a message to President Obama asking him to do everything in his power to bring Gilad Shalit home.

Please join us in this important campaign by using the White House contact page to send a message to President Obama.

Here are a few sample messages that you can send the President. Also, please feel free to write your own personal message.

Dear President Obama,
From one parent to another, I implore you to consider, not as a political issue, but rather as a humanitarian one, the plight of Gilad Shalit and the pain that his captivity is causing his family. Please do everything in your power to bring Gilad home.
Thank you.
Sincerely,

Dear President Obama,
As parents, you and I are blessed to have our children safely at home with us. Noam Shalit, however, does not. June 25th marks the three agonizing years that Gilad has not been home with his family. I urge you to consider Gilad's plight, not as a political issue, but rather as a humanitarian one, and to bring Gilad home.
Thank you.
Sincerely