Yay! Purim Is Coming! Are You Ready?

The wonderful holiday of Purim is March 12 and Israelis are already preparing costumes and creating parade floats.  We are going to be celebrating a different way.  Read more...

Israeli Arabs in Qalansuwa

Over 17,000 people live in the Israeli Arab city of Qalansuwa. (Qalansuwa means “turban” in Arabic.) When we approached the city officials, we found that the welfare office is run by nice people with a heart to help the struggling in the city. Read more...

Response of Haifa Fire Victim to Gift

We recently told you about the family living in a very basic temporary shelter in Amirim that caught fire and caved in on the father, who did not survive. The mother, Niva Carmel, was at work and children at school. They also lost everything they owned. Read more...

What's in This Container

Israel Relief Aid is currently packing a container with some really usable items that are greatly needed by new immigrants to Israel and numerous other welfare sectors: Tableware, ceramic plates, disposable cups and almost half a container of incontinence supplies (which are VERY expensive in Israel) needed by the elderly and disabled.  Read More...