“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.”

As the year comes to a close, it’s important to remember that our job isn’t finished. There is still time to help Vision for Israel make a difference in the community.

We believe in the transformative power of Yeshua’s love, and continue to work for the good of all into 2022.

This work has no end. Some of our friends and patrons have passed on to Yeshua’s arms this year. Even though their heart of flesh is no longer beating, their actions of making an impact in the lives of others will be remembered for many years. You can have the same lasting, timeless impact.

We are so grateful for the contributions you have made this year. Would you consider making another donation to Vision for Israel before the year is over? 

Your donations contribute to:


Backpacks and school supplies for children

Medi-cycles and ambulances for underserved areas

You have the immense power to make a difference in the lives of many people. Let us all have a heart of flesh as we reach out to bless others who have less.


“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.”

Bring your heart of flesh into the new year, and contribute to Vision for Israel. 


Happy New Year!

The VFI Team


Are you willing to bless Israel, make a difference in the lives of people, and partner with God's plan for restoration of the land of Israel?

As the year draws to an end, there’s still time to donate to Vision for Israel and make a difference in the lives of so many people. Will you answer God’s call?

 Start the New Year with a Heart of Flesh | Blog | Vision for Israel

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Dear Friends,

Today we are inviting you to be part of a mission of compassion—one that speaks not only to the heart of Vision for Israel but to the very heart of God.

As the war in Israel continues, the stories of courage from the frontlines are many. But too often, one story remains untold: the story of the wives of reserve soldiers. These women, the quiet heroines of the home front, carry the enormous weight of uncertainty, emotional stress, and financial pressure—while raising children, holding down jobs, and doing their best to keep life moving forward, day after day.

For many of these women, their husbands have been away serving the nation for more than 300 days this past year. Their reality is one of holding the family together—alone. And now, Vision for Israel is stepping forward with a new initiative to serve these women who have so long gone unseen.

Take Dalit, for example. Since the beginning of the war, her husband has been called to serve again and again. “When my husband is in a combat zone,” she says, “I can’t really work. I can’t get up, I can’t breathe.” With two small children, no stable income, and constant fear hanging over her home, Dalit’s situation is tragically common. Her son wears his father's army name tag to school. Her daughter doesn't want to leave the house. The economic and emotional toll is devastating.

Dalit’s story is not an isolated one. It is a cry from the heart of thousands of women across Israel — women who feel forgotten, who feel that the system has turned a blind eye to their sacrifices. Their resilience is being stretched to the breaking point.

And this is where you come in.

We are launching a new project to bring tangible support to these brave women. This summer, we will host a special evening at the Millennium Centre for 80 to 100 reserve soldiers’ wives. The evening will include a workshop for healing and connection, a shared meal, and an uplifting program of comedy, theater, or teaching. Each woman will also receive a personal gift to remind her: you are seen, you are valued, and you are not alone.

Each event costs £13,500 ($18,000)—and with your help, we will host many more like it.

Your gift today will go directly towards:


Organizing support groups to reduce emotional isolation.

Hosting community events to build connection and solidarity.

Giving thoughtful gift packages that speak love, dignity, and honor.


These women serve in silence. But it’s time we raise our voices in their defense. Your donation today will help us meet them in their pain and bring them moments of joy and renewal.


Please, will you stand with these brave women? Click here to give your gift today and be part of this sacred mission.


With heartfelt gratitude,

Barry & Batya

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

Join Vision for Israel in supporting the wives of Israeli reserve soldiers. Help bring hope, healing, and relief to the heroines of the home front.

The Women Behind Israel’s Brave Reserve Soldiers | Blog | Vision for Israel

The Women Behind Israel’s Brave Reserve Soldiers

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”

Dear Friends,

As summer begins, most children are eagerly awaiting their break from school—but here in Israel, we’re already preparing for a different kind of excitement: helping disadvantaged first graders begin their school year with dignity and hope.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of our Pack to School project—a simple but powerful way to bless Israel’s most vulnerable children. With God’s help and your faithful support, over 300,000 children have received brand-new orthopedic backpacks from Vision for Israel since we began.

Yet the need has only grown.

Today, over 1 million Israeli children live in poverty. That’s nearly one in every three children. Many come from large families, recent immigrant households, or homes torn apart by trauma—including terrorism. Their parents are often working multiple jobs and still struggling to make ends meet. And as national defense needs and inflation drive up the cost of living, social welfare support has not kept pace.

These children are falling behind before they even step into the classroom.

This summer, our goal is to provide 1,000 first-grade children with high-quality, fully equipped backpacks. These bags include essential school supplies—everything a young child needs to start learning with confidence.

Each backpack costs just £35 ($45). But to a child who has never owned anything new, it’s priceless. It says:
You are seen. You are worthy. You are loved.

Will you stand with us today and sponsor one—or several—of these precious children?

Click here to give a child a new start for just £35 and dedicate your donation to Educational Advancement.

We know we cannot erase the hardships these families face. But with your help, we can lift the burden just a little—and fill a young heart with hope.

Thank you for walking with us on this journey of compassion and restoration. May your generosity come back to you in abundance.

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”

Help give a first-grade child in Israel a fresh start this fall with a new backpack, school supplies, and the love of Yeshua. Just £35 changes a life.

The Promise of a New Backpack | Blog | Vision for Israel

“‘I will plant them in their land, and they shall never again be uprooted.’

Dear Friends,

On 1st May, Israel marked her 77th Independence Day—a day filled with celebration, remembrance, and renewed hope. Each year, this day calls us to reflect on the miraculous journey of the Jewish people: a journey of restoration, survival, and the fulfillment of ancient prophecy.

Israel’s story is unlike any other. It is a story that begins in the pages of Scripture—when God promised a land to Abraham and his descendants. For centuries, the people of Israel lived in that land, walked its soil, worshipped in its holy places, and built a society rooted in God’s law. But exile came, and with it, nearly two millennia of wandering. The Jewish people were scattered across the earth, living as strangers in foreign lands, often facing persecution, forced conversions, and expulsion. The modern era brought even greater darkness, culminating in the Holocaust—the ultimate act of antisemitism, where six million Jewish lives were cruelly taken.

And yet, against all odds, the Jewish people returned to their land.

In 1948, after centuries of dispersion, the State of Israel was reborn. For the first time in almost 2,000 years, the Jewish people had a home—a place where Hebrew was once again spoken in the streets, where Jewish children could grow up learning the stories of their ancestors, and where the nation could stand in dignity and strength. Israel’s rebirth was nothing short of a miracle. But as we all know, the journey did not end there.

From its very first day, Israel has been under threat. Wars, terror attacks, economic hardship, and political isolation have been constant companions. And yet, through it all, the people of Israel have held on. They’ve rebuilt cities, cultivated the desert, pioneered advancements in science and technology, and opened their arms to immigrants from around the world. Israel remains a refuge for Jews who have nowhere else to go. It is the only true homeland the Jewish people have ever had—or ever will have.

But while the achievements of these 77 years are worth celebrating, there are still many in Israel who live in fear and uncertainty—especially in the northern and southern regions near the borders, where the threat of rocket attacks is a daily reality. In these areas, families must often race for cover with only 15 seconds’ warning. Children are taught how to drop everything and run to a shelter, sometimes in the middle of the night. Elderly residents, some of whom are Holocaust survivors, are left vulnerable and exposed.

That’s why this Independence Day, we are focusing our efforts on protecting the most vulnerable by installing new safety shelters in high-risk areas. These shelters save lives. They are a literal refuge in times of danger—a safe space for families, the elderly, and children when sirens sound and rockets fall.

At Vision for Israel, our mission is to restore both the physical and spiritual health of the people of this land. Over the years, and thanks to your generous support, we’ve already installed more than 420 bomb shelters across Israel. But the need continues to grow. Each shelter costs £10,500 ($14,000), and every new shelter brings another community a little closer to peace of mind.

Will you stand with us today and make a life-saving impact? Your donation to our medical and disaster relief fund will go directly toward installing more of these critical shelters—especially in towns and villages along the Gaza and Lebanon borders, where the threats are increasing.

This Independence Day, as we rejoice in all that God has done for Israel, let us also rise to meet the needs of today. Together, we can be the hands and feet of mercy, bringing protection, hope, and healing to a land that has given so much to the world.

Join us in restoring safety to Israel’s most vulnerable—donate today to our medical and disaster relief fund: https://www.visionforisrael.com/en/donate


With heartfelt gratitude and hope,

Barry & Batya Segal

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May they prosper who love you.’”

Celebrate Israel's 77th Independence Day by helping install bomb shelters to protect families living near the borders. Support life-saving relief today.

Honouring the Past, Protecting the Future | Blog | Vision for Israel

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