Blessing Israel Together

Nearly 40 Holocaust survivors who had no holiday meal for Sukkot holiday were invited in Ashdod for a festive evening. They were welcomed, served a wide variety of foods, and surrounded by warmth, community, and music. READ MORE  

  Thanks to our compassionate friends who care about homeless Israelis and about women and children escaping abuse , Israel Relief Aid provided much-needed food for the entire High Holidays for two shelters in Beer Sheva.  READ MORE...

18 Holocaust Survivors, other elderly and people living under the poverty line in Beer Sheva came to a series of free luncheons in honor of the High Holidays in September. The meals provided much more than nourishing, hot food. They provided a place to belong.  READ MORE. . . 

Thanks to YOU, We had a WONDERFUL Holiday Meal for Holocaust Survivors. Just before Sukkot, 34 Holocaust survivors from a hostel in Jerusalem came for a  festive dinner in their honor, with a Ukrainian speaker and entertainment.  It was a festive time, a gathering of warmth and joy.   READ MORE...

Chag Sameach Chaverim! Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) begins 9/25 at sunset today and ends 10/3. We're wishing you all a very beautiful and bountiful season!

  The elderly (some in wheelchairs) and all ages of brand new immigrants from Ukraine/Russia – who didn’t have a place to go for the Rosh Hashanah meal — were invited in Jerusalem to come together to a free dinner to eat and to learn about how the holiday ties in with the history of Israel.  READ MORE. . . 

  G'mar Chatima Tova v' Tzom Kal, to All Our Dear Friends, from the Israel Relief Aid Team - May you be sealed for a good year and have an easy fast.

  On this somber 25th anniversary of 9/11 and every morning, I watch the shocking news reports, and it is painful and can cause emotional numbness. But dear friends, l realize we must not, cannot, allow ourselves to slip into a state of apathy. Over the past year, we have received newsletters from our CEO in Israel, Jo Kaplan.  I often find myself thinking: "Our Israel Relief Aid friends (all of you) are such an example of a people who do not live in apathy. How wonderful is your help this past year, which has made such a meaningful difference for the most vulnerable sectors of society in Israel!" As we approach Erev Rosh Hashanah at sunset, it will be the beginning of a new Hebrew year and a new year of opportunity. Israel Relief Aid stands ready with boots on the ground to connect you to the Promised Land and turn your partnership into good fruit, like the pomegranate which is eaten at Rosh Hashanah. I wish all of you a new year fervent in spirit, good health, happiness and...

Shalom & Happy September! September marks the transition from the dry summer into the rainy season, a time when traditional readings and prayers in Israel look toward renewal and sustenance from God. Our New Holocaust Survivor Project has been a success so far. We're honored to be invited into the homes of survivors requesting our assistance, making their living quarters more safe, comfortable, and efficient .  What a wonderful opportunity to fellowship with them and uplift their spirits. Read about some of the recipients CLICK HERE . Here's the link to our 5787 Israeli Holiday Calendar—our gift to you: [ CLICK HERE ] .

As Israel turns 78, we observe Yom HaZikaron (Heroes Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel's Independence Day) to honor those lost in the fight for freedom and to celebrate the independence they secured. 

You made it possible! Israel Relief Aid collected crucial funds allowing Israelis in poverty (especially Holocaust Survivors, Lone Mothers (husband gone on reserve duty) and disabled) could partake in the Passover holiday... Read more

Passover is April 1! Along with the necessary pre-cleaning for the holiday, most of the food for the entire holiday is purchased in advance. Yet this is not the case for Israelis living in poverty. READ MORE 

Thank you all who participated in giving 407 youth in Ben Shemen a party at the youth village.  

  As 2025 comes to an end and you get ready to welcome the New Year, I want to take a moment to express my excitement and gratitude for the partnership with Israel Relief Aid that each of you has embraced.

Every day, we hear from struggling families in Israel who are unable to put food on their tables. When they are homeless, it is even more dire. READ MORE

  A vast majority of homeless Israelis live in Tel Aviv.  They are not hard to find—sleeping on the streets, wheeling their cart of belongings, or searching through trash bins. READ MORE

Thanks to YOU, we provided food for the entire High Holidays and immediate needs in 2 emergency shelters: Women and Children’s Shelter – for those fleeing domestic violence or trafficking or placed there by the State welfare system for safety. READ MORE

  We wish you all a good and sweet new year read more

 

  I n the south of Israel, there are two shelters for Israelis.  O ne is a refuge for Israeli women and children who have been battered/abused .