Secular Guy: As a Jewish humanist and permanent resident of the Philippines. I was interested to see the extent to which these sources would step up to the plate in assisting the victims of Haiyan. The answer was not long in coming. Several such groups are coming through. Among them are Jewish Federations of North America, Union for Reform Judaism and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. The Jewish Association of the Philippines is also pitching in with donations and a project for repacking relief goods. The State of Israel has furnished 100 tons of supplies and senior medical personal, and has set up a set up a field hospital in Tacloban.
