Two Mississippi Jewish organizations are making available a coordinator for U.S. Jewish groups that wish to play a role in post-Katrina recovery. The Jackson Jewish Welfare Fund and Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Miss., have joined forces to create the position, which will help groups coordinate logistics, partners and resources in efforts to help the rural poor.
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