Why is There a Constant Stream of People?

It is amazing, after 20 years in humanitarian aid in Israel, to see pictures of a stream of new immigrants needing clothing and household goods, as if the aid centers just opened for the first time.  READ MORE. . . 

During Covid Closure: Things We Can Still Do

 

Recently during the COVID closure here in Israel, aid distribution didn’t have to stop and wait. No!  Israel Relief Aid’s large network of aid centers throughout the country found out that the need was even greater during the closure (because of the inability to purchase at stores, which are closed).  For Holocaust Survivors, help with food is always the number one need . . . and second is personal contact to turn back the loneliness. READ MORE...

Holocaust Survivors – Needing Winter Jackets and Food?

 

It’s amazing to think that Holocaust Survivors can be hungry.  Unbelievable!  So many are living in poverty. 

With International Holocaust Memorial Day this week on Wednesday, January 27, in honor of struggling Holocaust Survivors here in Israel, food bags have been prepared.  Help with food is always the number one need . . . and second is personal contact to turn back the loneliness.  READ MORE. . . 

In Honor of International Holocaust Memorial Day

 

Now that it's 2021, with a new year of good things to do for the nation of Israel, let’s start the year right.

International Holocaust Memorial Day is January 27, and in honor of struggling Holocaust Survivors here in Israel, a project is being planned.  READ MORE. . . 

The High Holidays . . . Minus the Food?

With the hope to supply holiday food to the most-struggling sector, Israel Relief Aid chose Holocaust Survivors in Nazareth Ilit (Nof HaGalil) in the Galilee to receive food boxes that contained grape juice, honey, pomegranates, apples, rice, couscous, chickpeas, pasta, buckwheat, peas and green beans. Read more...

Giving Dignity in Carmiel

 

Carmiel (meaning “God’s vineyards” in Hebrew) is a city in northern Israel established in 1964 as a development town.  Located in the Beit HaKerem Valley which divided upper and lower Galilee, Carmiel has a population of over 46,000 (2019).  Roughly 34% of Carmiel residents earn minimum wage only.

Israel Relief Aid has been helping the Carmiel aid center for many years.  Recently we brought in a container of clothing and sports shoes, and targeted the seniors and Holocaust Survivors first with this great item.  READ MORE . . . 

Amazed in Beer Sheva

Widows, Holocaust Survivors and seniors had the time of their life receiving an Israel Relief Aid gift that they can’t afford:  new sport shoes.   READ MORE . . . 

Blessing Holocaust Survivors for Shavuot

In Israel’s Galilee district lies Nof HaGalil, adjacent to Nazareth.  Nof HaGalil is a home for many Holocaust Survivors . . . most struggling financially.  This whole month of May Israel Relief Aid is giving food gifts before the Shavuot holiday (which begins Thursday evening May 28).  Read more. . . 

COVID-19: Long Process to Return to Norm

Here in Israel, the Coronavirus appeared earlier than in the US, so we are climbing out sooner as well.  However, the “return to normal” process is not a quick one.  Read more. . . 

A Little Love Goes a Long Way

Israel Relief Aid has focused on both major problem cities like Jerusalem and “forgotten” Israeli towns areas across the green line in the central district:  to elderly and quarantined families during this Coronavirus period.  

This physical aid is much more than just a “phone call”.  Phone calls are good, but a physical tangible food bag or box plus a physical visit with a Holocaust Survivor is so much better. Read more. . . 

Food Distribution in Israel Continues

Israel Relief Aid is building and distributing food boxes that are kosher for Passover and also can be used for general use after Passover.   These boxes will continue to be built and distributed on an ongoing basis after the holiday, as well.  Face masks are also being given out.  Read more . . . 

Israel –The Worst Will Soon Be Over

In Jerusalem, Israel Relief Aid recently brought warm clothing for the new immigrants.

In Beer Sheva, out of the container came beautiful parkas for the seniors, some of them Holocaust Survivors.  Read More ...

Warm Winter Campaign Update

In Jerusalem and Beer Sheva, Israel Relief Aid recently brought all kinds of clothing, women’s hygiene goods, and other good things.  In the picture you can see new immigrants filled with joy to have something to keep warm at night, because Jerusalem is colder than other cities.  Read more...