A Season for Peace, A Time to Protect

Dear Friends,

As we emerge from the solemn reflection of Yom Kippur and prepare our hearts for the joy of Sukkot, we are reminded of God’s power to transform mourning into dancing and sorrow into hope. But this season also carries a deep weight—7th October marks two years since the horrific attack on Israel that changed countless lives forever.

That day is etched on the hearts of every Israeli and Jewish person. The lives lost, the communities shattered, and the trauma endured still ripple across the land. But even as our enemies sought to destroy us, we stand firmly on the promises of God. His love has not failed—and through faithful believers like you, we have seen light break through the darkness.

Our mission is to restore the lives of those who suffer from emotional injuries after such trauma, and to continue with the project of saving people’s lives from the threat of drones and rocket attacks.

In the two years since the attack, Vision for Israel has been urgently at work—installing life-saving bomb shelters across Israel’s most vulnerable regions. Thanks to your prayers and generous support, 458 shelters have already been placed since November 2021. These shelters have saved lives during both sudden rocket attacks and full-scale war, including:

• Kibbutz Re’im, Nova music festival — one of the sites of the brutal massacre on 7th October
• Communities under constant threat in Sderot, Ashkelon, and Ofakim
• Majdal Shams, where a rocket struck just days after we installed a shelter
• Northern towns like Kiryat Shmona, Rosh Pinah, and Tiberius, close to the Lebanon border
• The Golan Heights, Karmiel, and many smaller communities

And yet—we are not done.

We’ve set a bold goal: to install at least 500 safety shelters by the end of 2025. Each shelter costs £10,500 ($14,000) to build and install. These shelters are not simply steel boxes—they are sanctuaries. They are hope. They are life-saving. And until the day comes when they are no longer needed, we will continue to press forward.

Would you prayerfully consider giving today to help us reach this goal?

Your support could be the reason a child survives a missile attack. Your generosity could protect a family during their darkest hour. Together, we can be vessels of God's love, peace, and protection to the people of Israel. Give now.

As we enter the joyful feast of Sukkot—a time when we dwell in fragile booths to remember God's protection in the wilderness—let us also remember our brothers and sisters in Israel who seek shelter from a very present danger.

Let your heart be moved. Stand with us in faith. And may this season bring renewed joy, not just in word, but in action.


With deep gratitude,
Barry & Batya

P.S.
Help provide safety and protection for Israeli families. Give now.
Chag Sukkot Sameach—may your season be filled with joy and shelter in His presence.