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Synagogue Asks Mel Gibson for Donation
By JTA
Published January 30, 2012.
A California synagogue asked movie star Mel Gibson for a donation, suggesting it would remedy his reputation regarding Jews.
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“Our proposal to you, Mr. Gibson, is since you have been cited as an Anti-Semitic, and have denied those allegations, what better way to prove to all your fans and the nay Sayers – than to endorse and help raise funds for our cause – SOS, Save Our Synagogue,” the letter from the synagogue’s president said.
The letter said that the synagogue was grappling with a $1.6 million loan that it had taken out to construct its building and the effects of the economic downturn on its members.
It concluded: “Mr. Gibson, we offer you to be a Mensch and make a sizable contribution to our cause.”
Read more: http://www.forward.com/articles/150491/#ixzz1l1zPxmtt
Published January 30, 2012.
A California synagogue asked movie star Mel Gibson for a donation, suggesting it would remedy his reputation regarding Jews.
-----------
“Our proposal to you, Mr. Gibson, is since you have been cited as an Anti-Semitic, and have denied those allegations, what better way to prove to all your fans and the nay Sayers – than to endorse and help raise funds for our cause – SOS, Save Our Synagogue,” the letter from the synagogue’s president said.
The letter said that the synagogue was grappling with a $1.6 million loan that it had taken out to construct its building and the effects of the economic downturn on its members.
It concluded: “Mr. Gibson, we offer you to be a Mensch and make a sizable contribution to our cause.”
Read more: http://www.forward.com/articles/150491/#ixzz1l1zPxmtt