The Hong Kong Jewish Women’s Association held its annual Israel Independence Day Ball on 7 May. Attendance was the highest ever: 370 people.

The annual ball supports the Hong Kong Commnuity Chest and three Israeli charities.Nahalat Yehuda Youth Village is a programme for high-risk youth. Tlalim supports children who cannot attend school physically due to illness or an accident. The Hayim Association works to improve the quality of life for children with cancer.

_{(Issue June 2006)}