A Cold March in a Desert Land?

Surprisingly, March has been unusually cold in Israel this year, with a number of storms and particularly cold nights. READ MORE...

Above the Sea of Galilee

 

In the last 20 years, there have been efforts distribute humanitarian aid in Katzrin, but not a real, dedicated space.  However, that has now changed! READ MORE...

4 Tractor Trailers for Ukraine

 

This week, 4 large truckloads are being packed for Ukraine and for the Ukrainian refugees in Moldova.  These include the large barrels of clean water for the areas that don’t have drinkable water.  

Update on the Ground in Turkey/Syria

 

The earthquake death toll is now nearing 40,000. Yet, despite the frigid temperatures and unlikely odds, survivors are still being pulled from the wreckage.

 Two airlifts of aid - one from the UK and the other from Germany - with 150 pallets (containing new winter coats/clothing, sanitary napkins, food, soap, toothpaste, etc) arrive at the airports tonight/tomorrow morning.

Distribution will be arranged in cooperation with the Turkish Government. 

UKRAINE RESCUE PROJECT UPDATE

 

January 2, 2023 In Cherson, Ukraine, pictures have been received showing two types of distributions: food and blankets. See Photos

A Glimpse into Continuous Distribution in Ukraine

UKRAINE:  RESCUE PROJECT UPDATE  December 21,  2022: Israel Relief Aid’s partner network in the Ukraine area has not let up continuous distribution from warehouses in Europe direct to Ukraine.

2022: Post-COVID Escalation of Need in Israel

 

We recently had an important conversation with Shmuel, the manager of the Bat Yam Aid Center, about the need in Israel. Shmuel spoke about those who regularly come into his aid center: pensioners, families with low monthly income, sickness or disability, Holocaust Survivors, and Russian/Ukraine immigrants/refugees. 

Unloading A New Container at the Sea of Galilee!

 

Last week, Israel Relief Aid unloaded a huge shipping container for all of Israel. READ MORE...

Dawn Turns to Day in Haifa

Six a.m. in Haifa right now is still a little dark but . . . that doesn’t stop aid centers all over the north of Israel from coming to retrieve their stock from this incoming aid container. READ MORE...

Rescue Project Update

 

Thanks to European donors the European team has been able to purchase 800,000 kilos (17.500.000 bread rolls) of wheat flour in Ukraine.  READ MORE. . .

Update – Ukraine Rescue Project

 

Many truckloads of clothing, shoes and food continue to be sent to the Ukrainian refugees that were rescued out of Ukraine to the surrounding countries. READ MORE. . .

UKRAINIAN RESCUE PROJECT: August 2022 Update

Ukraine – Borislav, close to Lviv, is our main hub for the time being, reaching numerous areas.

Both Kiev and Zitomir are receiving loads. We also opened a hub in Tarnapol for distribution in Charkov region.  So we are still very active in Ukraine, but we are in desperate need of goods. READ MORE. . . 

Rosh Hashanah … A Different Story

 

While we are enjoying our beautifully laden Rosh Hashanah table with all the trimmings and our best recipes, there is a different story at Beer Sheva’s homeless/women’s shelters. 

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We Didn't Know

 

When it was decided to prepare food bags for Sderot in August much earlier, little did we know that a military conflict was going to break out READ MORE . . .

Israel Relief Aid Container unloading at the Sea of Galilee

 

In this container was brand new goods for immigrants to welcome them home. READ MORE. . .

A Ukrainian Blessing

 

One of the quickest way to bless a Ukrainian who has made their way to Israel is to provide immediate necessities.  READ MORE . . .

Shall We Bring More Aid Containers to Israel?

 

There are two huge aid containers ready to ship, full of aid for Israel – one in California and one in Holland.  Should we bring them into Israel?   READ MORE. . .

Ukrainians in Jerusalem

 

Most Ukrainians arrived in Israel with almost nothing at all.  Yet Israeli expenses are higher than a lot of other countries. READ MORE. . . 

Sderot, Bombs and ... Food Bags?

 

For our August Project, Israel Relief Aid is focusing on poverty-stricken Sderot with bags of nutritional Israeli food. READ MORE

First Ashdod, then Jerusalem

 

Photos of Israel Relief Aid container packed in Holland unloading at two stops in Israel:  first Ashdod, then Jerusalem. READ MORE. . .