Jewish groups are among local organizations coordinating relief and fund- raising efforts in the wake of Monday’s tornadoes in Oklahoma and Kansas that killed at least 43 people and destroyed more than 1,500 buildings. Checks may be sent to: Tornado Relief, The Jewish Federation of Greater Oklahoma City, 710 West Wilshire, Suite C, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73116; and Emmanuel Synagogue, 900 NW 47th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. 73118. In addition, B’nai B’rith International has opened a relief fund to supply food, clothing and other necessities to disaster victims: B’nai B’rith Center for Community Action, 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington D.C. 2003. Meanwhile, the local Lubavitch emissary is distributing toys and games to children and offering counseling at relief shelters: Chabad-Lubavitch of Oklahoma City, 6401 Lennox, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73116.
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