June 27, 1994


Dear Friends:


As you know, a recent unique event joined together the
people and the history of the State of Bulgaria, the
United States of America, and the State of Israel. The
Jewish National Fund honored the people of Bulgaria and
their King, Boris III, and the roles they played in
saving Bulgaria's Jewish community during World War
II.

On May 23, 1994, King Simeon II accepted the Jewish
National Fund's coveted Legion of Honor award on behalf
of the people of Bulgaria and his late father for their
acts of heroism during the blackest years of modern
history.

Proceeds from this event will establish a forest in
Israel, honoring the Bulgarian citizens and their late
King who, somehow, rose above the tide of persecution
during World War II at a time when the Nazi machinery
aimed for no less than total annihilation of European
Jewry. Bulgaria became the only nation in Europe whose
Jewish population was left untouched - indeed, by the
end of the war, Bulgarian Jewry had increased in
number. To a very great extent, the survival of
Bulgaria's 48,000 Jews can be attributed to the
decisive measures taken by these courageous people.

Please join us and make your contribution to the forest
honoring the people of Bulgaria and the late King. Your
entire contribution will go towards planting trees in
their memory.

For your convenience we have enclosed a response
envelope that allows you to make a gift at any level.
We are hopeful that you will contribute at the highest
level possible as thousands of people will benefit
directly from your generosity and support toward the
establishment of this commemorative forest.

Should you have any questions, please contact the
Jewish National Fund at 213-964-1400. We look forward
to your favorable response to help us acknowledge this
rare triumph of good over evil.

With sincere appreciation,