Israel finds itself in an unconscionable war. In the last few days, the country has suffered unprecedented rocket bombardments as well as horrific terrorist attacks & abductions. Over 900 lives have been lost, with many more injured or unaccounted for.
Families have been fleeing the country’s south with nothing but the clothes on their back. People’s homes have been destroyed by rockets, parents are not working, and the traumatic impact is beyond imaginable.
The enormous needs that are required and will be required in the coming weeks and months are just beginning to trickle in. Thousands of displaced families, countless new almanos and yesomim, and an endless amount of trauma will follow.
American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri has been at the forefront of alleviating suffering during many of Israel’s most trying times. Whether the Intifada, Gaza War, Corona or Meron, we have always been there to help those that need it most.
However, American Friends of Yad Eliezer will be there long after the initial shock of this horrific war wears off. The Almanos and Yesomim that were created will remain just that, once life begins to stabilize in the country. Those who found it difficult to put food on their table before this Simchas Torah will find it so much harder once they are able to return home.
Many of the cities that were hardest hit are the poorest cities in Israel. The needs in these cities will be exponentially higher after the skies clear and we will be there to help pick up the pieces along with these families.
While the IDF is doing everything possible to provide for the soldiers, the logistical challenges they are facing is simply daunting. The focus of the IDF has been and needs to be dealing with the war effort and trying to save hostages and other lives. Water canteens, cell phone battery packs, personal hygiene products, as well as many other critical products are needed for our soldiers.
We applaud all those individuals and organizations that are out there assisting our troops. The most powerful war weapon any army has ever had belongs to the Israeli military, and that is the Jewish Nation. No other nation can lay claim to the unparalleled chesed and support that We show to each other.
Through our learning, prayers and acts of kindness, let us go into this war confident that Hashem will be there alongside our troops, will be there to lift up the countless Almanos and Yesomim and be there for all of Acheinu Bnei Yisroel.
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