Our God comes, and does not keep silent. A fire is devouring before Him, and it storms around Him mightily. 

Dear Friends,

As the residents of southern Israel continue to face incessant rocket attacks from Gaza, we are reminded of the urgent need for protection and safety. Last night, the security forces have taken action to eliminate extremist Islamic Jihad leaders responsible for terrorist acts against Israel. Operation Shield and Arrow is underway.

The threat of terror remains and we need your help to provide mobile shelters for the residents of southern borderline cities, towns and kibbutzim. The Home Front Command has requested at least 30 more mobile shelters be placed in the south urgently to protect innocent citizens. Each mobile shelter costs $12,000, but together we can make a difference and save lives.

Vision for Israel is already responding and has already placed 120 mobile shelters in the southern region that suffers from missile attacks. We have placed them in central areas and crowded spaces, such as shopping centres, community centres, apartment buildings, playgrounds, and sports centres, to ensure the safety of as many residents as possible.

In the past month, we have made site inspections with the Home Front Command and security officers in the settlements of the south and the north to guarantee the protection of the residents against attacks in the best possible way. In the last week, we have installed and placed 18 more bomb shelters.

Now, we urgently need your support to provide an additional 30 mobile shelters to southern Israel. By doing so, we can continue to reduce terror’s impact and save lives.

Together, we can stand with the people of southern Israel and provide crucial protection. Please donate now to help us fulfil the request of the security forces and provide mobile shelters to those who need them the most.

Click HERE to donate.


Shalom, 
Barry & Batya 

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?

Help provide mobile shelters to protect southern Israeli residents from rocket attacks. Donate now to Vision for Israel, which has already placed 120 shelters.

Shielding the South - Support Mobile Shelters for Southern Israel | Blog | Vision for Israel

Shielding the South - Support Mobile Shelters for Southern Israel

"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." 

Dear Friend,

Thank you for your generous contributions towards our relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Turkey. Your support has made a significant impact in the lives of the affected communities, and we are delighted to share with you the incredible things that have been accomplished through your partnership with Vision for Israel.

Together, we have exceeded our initial goal, raising a total of $59,000! Barry had the opportunity to travel to Turkey and personally deliver your contributions to local believers who operate soup kitchens in the areas hit by the earthquake. Every day, thousands of homeless people come to these soup kitchens for a hot meal, and we feel so blessed to be able to feed the hungry in Yeshua's name.

The earthquake in Turkey has caused unimaginable devastation, with more than 50,000 deaths, more than 110,000 injured, and 2.7 million people left homeless. Vision for Israel's involvement has been crucial in supporting rescue operations, providing medical care, and most importantly, nourishing the survivors with daily meals.

Your generosity has allowed us to serve approximately 5,000 meals per day, provide clothes for infants, and donate two Living Space Mobile Caravans to assist local teams who have been living in tents. These caravans, equipped with sleeping quarters, laundry facilities, and a small kitchenette, provide a much-needed space for rest and recuperation for the teams working tirelessly to help others in need.

Despite the progress we've made, the situation remains desperate. Some areas have recently experienced devastating floods,  destroying tents, further complicating relief efforts, and leaving even more people living in rain-soaked tents. We are determined to continue our work under the Medical and Emergency Fund, aiming to reach a new goal of $100,000 to extend our support to those still suffering.

We cannot express our gratitude enough for your partnership and commitment to helping the people of Turkey in their time of need. It is in times like these that we remember the words from Acts 11:26: "Now it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called 'Christianoi'(Christians)."

Please take a moment to watch this video highlighting our efforts in Turkey: https://youtu.be/gqChART2eBA

As we continue to work together, let us remember that our actions truly reflect Yeshua's love and compassion. Thank you once again for your unwavering support and dedication to making a difference in the lives of those affected by this tragedy.


Happy Passover,

Barry & Batya
and the VFI team

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." 

We're grateful for your support after Turkey's quake. Explore the impact you made and learn about the need for assistance in these challenging times.

Building Hope from the Rubble | Blog | Vision for Israel

Discover the life-changing impact of our initiatives in the first quarter of the year! From musical mornings for Holocaust refugees to mobile shelters in Israel, we're creating brighter futures for those who need it most. Your support fuels the hope we bring to the world. 

We recently hosted 50 Holocaust refugees from the former USSR and Eastern Europe at the Millennium Centre. Barry and Batya greeted them with music, singing, and dancing before serving quality sandwiches, hot and cold drinks, and a variety of delicious desserts. Each guest received a warm duvet for the winter, bringing smiles to their faces and filling their hearts with love and hope.

Expanding Security with More Mobile Shelters

To protect the residents of the southern cities, towns, and settlements from sudden rocket attacks, we've placed nine additional mobile shelters in southern Israel. Until now, we've provided 102 shelters, with plans to raise more funds for this essential project to ensure the safety and security of Israel's residents.

"Come, my people, enter your chambers, and shut your doors behind you; hide yourself, as it were, for a little moment, until the indignation is past."

Wrapping Holocaust Survivors in Warmth this Winter

To honour the resilience of Holocaust survivors, we distributed warm duvets to 168 survivors living in a housing cluster and over 100 others residing nearby. We were moved by their stories and are grateful to provide comfort during cold winter nights. Their families expressed heartfelt appreciation for our efforts.

Welcoming Tour Groups to the Millennium Centre

This month, we hosted tour groups from the French-speaking Caribbean Islands and the USA at the Millennium Centre in Modiin. Barry presented an overview of our activities, and we shared a delicious Israeli meal with our guests. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect and enjoy each other's company.

Soldier Volunteers Lend a Hand at the Millennium Centre

A group of soldiers from a combat unit and their two officers volunteered at the Millennium Centre, assembling 150 hygiene kits for families in need. We were delighted to work with them and talk with them about our support for soldiers and victims of hostilities.

Purim Celebrations Lift Spirits of Terror Survivors

Our festive Purim event welcomed 300 parents and children from families affected by hostilities. With trampolines, music, jugglers, games, workshops, and a play based on the Book of Esther, we brought joy and comfort to these families in their time of need.

Revitalizing Passover for Families in Need

We're thrilled to announce that your incredible generosity enabled us to reach our goal and support over 1,000 families and individuals with Passover gift cards! Our diligent team has been distributing these cards, allowing recipients to purchase essential items for their holiday celebrations.

Beneficiaries include Holocaust survivors, terror survivors, lone soldiers, and struggling families. With the escalating cost of living in Israel, this assistance is more crucial than ever. The families are deeply grateful, and we take immense pride in providing this aid through your kindness.

We recently hosted a heart-warming event at the Millennium Centre for Good Deeds Day in partnership with the Modiin municipality. Around fifty seniors, including Holocaust survivors, and twenty youths gathered for a musical morning and a lavish breakfast. Seniors arrived to lively tunes and began dancing, soon joined by the enthusiastic teens. Everyone relished a delectable Israeli breakfast and engaged in entertaining activities such as bingo and trivia. Laughter filled the hall, and our hearts swelled witnessing the pure enjoyment shared by all.

While the world may have moved on from the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey, we know that God hasn’t and that divine support continues. We extend our gratitude to those who contributed to our fundraising efforts for the victims. Your generosity allowed us to offer emergency medical aid and food to homeless residents.

Barry had the opportunity to visit Antakya, Adana, and Adiyaman in Turkey, personally delivering your contributions to local teams of believers operating soup kitchens in earthquake-affected areas. We feel incredibly blessed to provide hot meals to thousands of hungry people in Yeshua's name.

Our Impact Report showcases projects like musical mornings for Holocaust refugees, placing mobile shelters and providing duvets for the cold winter.

Inspiring Impact: April 2023 | Blog | Vision for Israel

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." 

Dear Friend,

As rocket attacks from Lebanon and Gaza Strip continue to threaten the lives of innocent Israeli citizens, we cannot stand idly by. Since yesterday, during a Passover week that has only just begun, 34 rockets have been launched against Israel from Lebanon alone. Another 44 rockets have been fired at the southern region from the Gaza Strip. This alarming situation hasn't been seen since 2006, which sparked a war in the north of Israel.

The northern region of Israel is filled with tourists visiting and camping, now rushing back to their residences further south due to this imminent danger. As a result, countless families are left exposed and vulnerable, unable to find safety during these terrifying moments.

Vision for Israel has taken swift action to provide mobile bomb shelters in the northern region of Israel. To date, we have successfully installed 102 shelters, with plans to deliver 30 more in the near future. Just last week, we approved 15 bomb shelter sites in the north and another 15 in the south. We are awaiting the manufacturer to deliver and install them.

It is worth mentioning that nearly every town or city in the south, where we have placed bomb shelters, has been targeted by these recent rocket attacks. Through your support, we have saved lives and given hope to those in need.

The Israeli defence and security cabinet is meeting for the first time since February to address the situation. We have spoken with the mayor of one of the towns and the head of security in the region near the Lebanese border. They both shared their assessment of the situation and expressed their gratitude for our efforts at Vision for Israel.

With the Iron Dome System intercepting many rockets, still, two persons were injured by shrapnel, and others were treated for shock, but thankfully, no one was killed. We must continue to stand with Israel and provide protection during these trying times.

Your generosity can make all the difference in the lives of those who face constant danger. With each mobile shelter costing $12,000, every dollar counts. We implore you to stand with us and help protect innocent lives from the ongoing threat of rocket attacks.

Click HERE and select “Medical & Disaster Relief” to donate and make a difference.

As we enter this season of reflection and renewal, let us stand united in our efforts to bring comfort and security to those in need.

May we have a peaceful and quiet Pesach.


Chag Sameach,

Barry Segal

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." 

Defend Israel against rocket attacks this Passover. Donate to provide mobile bomb shelters and protect innocent lives. Stand united with us.

Life Under Fire: Help Bring Security to Israel | Blog | Vision for Israel

Life Under Fire: Help Bring Security to Israel

Dear Friends,

We have just closed our books for 2022, and we are excited to share with you the impact you made in the lives of many in Israel! Your generosity and support towards our ministry projects and initiatives helped us raise a total of $1,173,730. This enabled us to provide aid to more than 5,374 individuals in need.

We are thrilled to announce that this year we were able to increase our aid by over 50% from the previous year, thanks to your contributions! With this increase, we were able to provide more than $358,538 in additional support to those who needed it most.

In 2022, we allocated funds to several specific projects, with a total of $1,173,730 in aid given to those in need. Here’s where most of the donations were allocated:

$819,000 was allocated to medical and emergency needs, including mobile shelters and 15 locking systems posted in the southern region, as well as aid to Ukrainian refugees.

$282,170 was given to families in need, out of which $112,191 was given to terror survivors.

$34,127 was given to Holocaust survivors.

Your support helped us provide 62 mobile shelters in the southern region of Israel to protect families from rocket attacks, making a significant difference in the lives of those in vulnerable areas. In total, from the beginning of this project in May 2021 until December 2022, 99 shelters were donated, thanks to your generosity.

It brings us joy to share that among those who received aid were 912 Holocaust Survivors, 1,186 Terror Survivors, 552 children (who received backpacks and educational activities), and 2,724 families who received gift cards and food baskets.

We are grateful for your support, which made this possible. Your contributions are instrumental in allowing us to continue our essential work in Israel, making a significant difference in the lives of those in need. We are honored to have you as part of our team, and we cannot thank you enough for your consistent prayers and support.

We look forward to what the future holds as we continue to work towards fulfilling the calling ahead of us.

Our hope for 2023 is to bless more families and provide security to more innocent civilians with 100 more mobile shelters. We continue to rely on your unwavering support. Thank you for choosing to invest in spreading the love of the Lord throughout the Land.

Please watch Barry and Batya's video as they thank you for all that you’ve done to help us accomplish in 2022!

With a grateful heart and blessings,

Barry & Batya
and the VFI Team

Thank you for your love and support in 2022

“In all things I have shown you an object lesson—that by hard work one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Yeshua, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” 

Discover the impact of your generosity in Israel in 2022! Our giving increased by more than 50% thanks to you and provided aid to thousands of people in need.

You Made an Impact in Israel in 2022 | Blog | Vision for Israel

“Observe the month of Aviv and celebrate the Passover of the Lord your God, because in the month of Aviv he brought you out of Egypt by night.” 

Dear Friend,

As Passover approaches, our hearts fill with joy at the thought of the upcoming holiday. It's a time to gather with family and friends, to celebrate and remember the Exodus story that stands at the heart of Passover. However, for some families in Israel, financial struggles make it difficult to provide for their loved ones and dim the joy of the holiday.

Since 1996, Vision for Israel has been committed to ensuring that every family has the chance to celebrate the holiday with dignity. Each year, we provide gift cards to impoverished families who are struggling, so they can purchase the special Passover food staples they need for this 7-day holiday. Currently, over 1,000 families are hoping and waiting for this holiday assistance.

Will you join us in providing for these dear families, so they can celebrate the holiday with dignity?

For most observant Jews, preparing for Passover involves purchasing all new food items since eating leavened foods is forbidden. For those in financial distress, purchasing special foods for Passover can pose a big problem. That's where VFI comes in. With your support, we can provide families in need with the means to purchase the food they need for the holiday.

Your donations have already helped us provide gift cards to 600 families, but we still have a ways to go before we reach our goal of 1,000 families. Each gift card is for $100 and makes it possible for the family to purchase the food needed for the holiday.

Over the past 27 years, VFI has assisted countless families, allowing us to build trusting relationships with social services throughout Israel and support hundreds of thousands of families.

Your support can make a big difference in the lives of struggling families. Together, we can ensure that every family celebrates the holiday with joy and dignity.

Let's come together to share our blessings with those in need and bring relief to families during this special time.

Please DONATE today to help us reach our goal of providing gift cards to 1,000 families. Your generosity can make a real difference in the lives of those who are struggling.

May you have a blessed and joyful Passover season.

Shalom,
Barry & Batya with the VFI Team

“...Send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." 

Help us ensure that families in need in Israel can celebrate Passover with dignity. Donate now to provide gift cards for families in need during Passover.

Bring Joy to Families This Passover | Blog | Vision for Israel

"Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness." 

Dear Friend,

As you read this letter, we want you to picture Michal, a 35-year-old single mother of two in Jerusalem who is trying to make ends meet with a full-time job as a secretary and two children with severe ADD. Despite her hard work, Michal is struggling to provide basic necessities for herself and her children. Her ability to work is often compromised because of the responsibility of raising her two children as well as a health condition that has been burdening her for many years.  The cost of living in Israel is so high that she cannot afford to pay for all her basic expenses, such as rent, current payments, electricity, water, clothing, and food. There is no doubt that the food baskets and the monthly financial aid she receives from VFI are like oxygen for her. 

This is where you come in. Your support can make a difference in the lives of families like Michal's who are dependent on aid from organizations like VFI. With a donation of just $100, you can provide a family with food for a month.

Your generosity is like seeds sown into the lives of those in need. We don’t always get to see the growth, but we do believe that the Lord is bringing the increase. Many families we’ve served have remained in close contact with us, and are quick to express how much the aid has brought growth and blessing to their lives.

At VFI, we believe in the power of giving and trust that the Lord will bring an increase in response to your generosity. Join us in making a difference in the lives of families like Michal's. Your support will bring hope and provide for their needs.

Click HERE to make your donation today and be a part of the harvest of righteousness.

"For there will be peace for the seed: the vine will yield its fruit, the land will yield its produce and the heavens will give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to inherit all these things." 

Help single mothers in Israel like Michal provide for their families with a donation to VFI. Your generosity will bring provision and hope to those in need.

A Harvest of Righteousness | Blog | Vision for Israel

For You have been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat; for the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall. 

Over the last six years, Israel has worked hard to lower their poverty levels. However, there has been recent news that poverty has begun to slowly rise. Today, almost 2 million Israeli’s live in poverty.

The people group that is falling into poverty at higher rates is the senior citizens. Throughout 2021, the poverty rate for senior citizens rose from 16.4 % to 17.6 %. There has also been an increase in poverty in families from 20.6% to 21%, and in children from 27.2% to 28%. 

Many people are also living on the edge of poverty, meaning they are barely able to maintain enough finances to supply their and their families' needs. Some had to go without medicine or medical care because they could not afford it. Others have not even been able to provide a hot meal for themselves or their family.

VFI is making great efforts to reach out to at least 100 families each week. We assist them with food and financial help, in addition to helping them with crucial medical needs. 

Now more than ever, we need to join forces in doing all we can to help the poor in Israel. As we partner together, we can impact the lives of so many people in desperate need of food, medicine, care, and much more.

I was eyes to the blind, and I was feet to the lame.  I was a father to the poor, and I searched out the case that I did not know. — Job 29:15-16

So, maybe you are thinking, “How can I help?” Well, just by giving $100 you will supply one family with healthy and nutritional food, as well as other household items. Your faithful giving can change lives by helping keep food on the table for the increasing amount of families, children, and senior citizens in poverty.

As we faithfully take care of the one God puts in front of us, He will not only impact that one individual but will also impact the nation as a whole. Together, we can make a difference in Israel by providing for the needs of the poor.

We invite you to take action today and give a special gift to help the poor! Donate here.

Poverty is rising in Israel and we want to do something about it. Join forces with VFI to help provide love and care for the poor here in Israel.

Poverty Rising in Israel | Blog | Vision for Israel

“Many things You have done, Adonai my God —Your plans for us are wonderful— there is none to be compared to You! If I were to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to count!” 

Dear Partners,

Everyday we receive a blessing from God, even if we are not aware of it. When you take a moment to remember, you will see the many good things that God poured out on your life just today. 

As we recount the deeds and blessings of God, we give him the honor, respect and glory that He so rightfully deserves. Therefore, let us take time to remember what God has done and mark them as milestones in our lives. It is good to learn from the past, to live in the present, and to plan for the future. 

We, at Vision for Israel, want to take time to give glory to God for His actions in our lives and in the lives of our organization. Over the years we have been blessed with many volunteers and loyal employees. Many have been faithful to the vision and call to serve God, and in return they were surprisingly blessed.

One of our secretaries named Sophia was born in Russia and immigrated to Israel as a little girl. She was married with one child, but had prayed for 11 years to be able to have another child. After working with us for several months, she became pregnant and gave birth to a lovely baby girl. Another secretary named Zoya had a similar past as Sophia. Zoya was also married, unable to have children for many years, and became pregnant within only a few months of working for VFI.

There have been countless blessings poured out on the volunteers at Vision for Israel. More than ten couples met each other as they served together with us here in Israel. 

It is encouraging to see those who come to serve the Lord in Israel are so blessed. VFI is not only pouring out blessings to the people of Israel, but God is also abundantly blessing the faithful staff and volunteers at VFI. We have been grateful to witness the growth and blessings in the personal lives of our team and volunteers. 

We believe that we will continue to see wonderful growth from all directions in this coming year of 2023. Thank you dear friends for working together with Jews and Christians to build a better place here in the land of Israel. We honor you for partnering with us to pour out God’s blessing on the Jewish people.

We invite you to build the future with us by partnering with Vision for Israel in prayer and financially supporting specific projects for this new year of 2023. 

Pray for God to continue to expand our outreach to the weak sector of society who are desperate for help.

Pray for the increase in our budget to expand our service to the needy population. 

Pray that our volunteers and employees are blessed and will prosper.

Although the income from donations decreased slightly in 2022, God miraculously helped us increase our aid by 20%! Our vision for this year is to increase our support more than ever. Poverty is rapidly growing and every 4th adult lives in poverty. We also hope to open our special rehab program for people who suffered from violence. We are believing the Lord to do many more miracles this year in and through Vision for Israel. 

We look forward to partnering with you to impact many more lives here in the land of Israel. For more information on how to partner with Vision for Israel and ways you can give, please visit here.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 

VFI recounts the blessings of God as the new year of 2023 begins. Our vision for the future is to partner together to impact many more lives here in Israel!

Your Plans are Wonderful | Blog | Vision for Israel

“Praise Him for His acts of power; praise Him for His surpassing greatness.” 

Dear Partners,

As we begin the new year of 2023, we want to take a moment to give praise to the Lord for all He has done in and through Vision for Israel in 2022. 

Thank you Lord for the love You poured out on each person that was in need, for the finances You provided, for every prayer answered. We are grateful for each person we were able to serve, for our team, and the strength You gave us to continue to be the hands and feet on the ground here in Israel.

Vision for Israel was founded twenty-nine years ago to bless and assist needy families and new immigrants. Many of the new Olim (new immigrants) arrived to Israel with no family, no savings, no work and didn’t even speak the language. They were struggling to integrate and build a life here. Barry, himself, was a new immigrant and a lone soldier, so he could relate to the challenges they were all facing.  This was in the beginning.

And what happened in all the years of our existence? The race to help and support the needy never stopped. Every year we increased the number of people supported, the aid that came out of the organization’s warehouses only increased. Shipments that arrived from abroad and financial donations helped to invest in building lives and seeing the fruit we see today. There is no doubt that the population is growing from all directions, a high birth rate and the continued arrival of immigrants to the land of Israel. Terror attacks and Holocaust survivors who suffer from severe loneliness. are some of our most precious recipients of aid. Vision for Israel’s support is only growing and expanding.

Today, we stand in awe of how God has touched the lives of over a million people through VFI. It started from a small old barn-like warehouse to now working out of the Millennium Centre, which is an incredible miracle, serving thousands of people each year. Over 50,000 emergency calls have been responded to through the help of the five ambulances, five medicycles, one blood mobile, and two fire and rescue ATV’s donated by all of you. Hundreds of thousands of at risk children have been blessed with educational assistance through our “Pack to School” project. Nearly 100 safety bomb shelters have been installed on the borders of Israel. Thousands of Holocaust victims have been embraced through many VFI social events. Medical and emergency supplies have been provided to many hospital and rehabilitation facilities. Countless lives have been saved and greatly impacted throughout 2022.

Millions of shekels have been invested for the poor and needy families here in Israel. Your prayers and support continue to empower us to move forward and accomplish so much with a very small team. Our staff is committed to serve and do all they can to bring comfort and support needed to the people of Israel.

For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’  - Matthew 25:35-36

God has done some remarkable works through your donations, prayers, and ongoing support. Let’s take a look at some of the faces of these precious people that were greatly impacted by your love and support throughout 2022 in this photo album below: 

With blessings comes great responsibility and ours is to share with you the joy of giving!

“For the poor will never cease from the land; therefore I command you, saying, ‘You shall open your hand wide to your brother, to your poor and your needy, in your land.’”  - Deuteronomy 15:11

Bless the Lord for He has done great things,


Investing in the Lives of Holocaust Survivors

We invested in the lives of Holocaust Survivors by creating fun events and workshops for them to enjoy throughout the year. Some of the events included musical mornings with dancing and tasty food, and various cultural activities all year round.

Purim party to give joy and comfort to victims of terror attacks. We had nearly 300 participants and their families at the Millennium Centre.

Adopting Families and Helping Them with Ongoing Assistance

We have adopted families into our organization to help them with ongoing assistance. About 300 families/individuals each month were supported and cared for through vouchers, food basket deliveries, basic household and special request items. In total, nearly 5,000 families received direct aid from VFI throughout the year.

A Shelter and Strong Tower from the Enemy - More Shelters Posted

Miraculously, we placed over 90 mobile shelters in several cities, towns, and villages with the support of our dear friends from the nations this year! Thousands of rockets land in Israel. From the moment the alarm sounds until the rocket hits the ground, the citizens only have 15-45 seconds to reach a shelter!

20 of the 50 were provided to keep the shelters open only in times of emergency. We have another 30 locking systems to place.

VFI purchased emergency equipment and medicine for a field hospital located on the border of Ukraine. Doctors and medics from Israel staffed this hospital in Ukraine.

Women's Day – We hosted a day for women who have experienced trauma or violence. They received a day full of training lectures, workshops, and treats.

We hosted a special cultural event to gather some of the people that have received aid from VFI. About 500 recipients attended and enjoyed a musical show about Israel together.

Hundreds of First Grade Children Receiving School Packs

This year hundreds of children entering into the first grade received school supplies and backpacks to start their school year. It brings the total to 285,000 kids from the beginning of this project. Just one smile on a child’s face speaks a thousand words!

We supported 120 students with grants toward their studies in university. We also helped victims of terror in furthering their studies and/or changing their career.

Saving Lives Providing Emergency and Disaster Relief Equipment 

Emergency and medical equipment were also provided for rescue units in the southern settlements of Israel.  In the last years over 50,000 emergency calls have been responded to through the help of the five ambulances, five medicycles, one blood mobile, and two fire and rescue ATV’s donated by all of you.

During the high holidays (Passover and Rosh HaShanah), we provided vouchers and food baskets to about 2,000 people including lone soldiers, terror victims, new immigrants, holocaust survivors, and families in need.

Celebration Bar/Bat Mitzvah Children with Special Gifts

We hosted a Bar/Bat Mitzvah event for terror victims some of whom were orphans; 67 teenage boys and girls enjoyed a day full of surprises, celebrations, learning about the history of Jerusalem, singing, music, lectures, and meals together.

At Vision for Israel, we are working on rehabilitation through music and the arts.

We welcome the help of the loving visiting volunteer groups anytime. You are a blessing!

The Millennium Centre is Open to Visitors

After a two-year hiatus during a difficult world crisis, Vision for Israel is finally hosting tour groups again at the Millennium Centre!

Letter from The President of the State of Israel

This is a letter from President Yitzhak Herzog after the Bar Mitzvah event in 2021 that took place at the official residence for 60 children who were victims of hostilities:

Dear Barry and Batya,

I was excited to receive your letter and I want to thank you for your
condolences and care following my mother’s passing away.

I was happy to see you and get to know VFI’s activity at the recent
Bar and Bat Mitzvah event—and even more so, the story that you brought to my attention in the letter touched my heart. Your ability to look with open eyes at the reality; to recruit partners, resources, time, and means to help the underprivileged in general and terror survivors, in particular, is inspiring and enables all of us to have an optimistic outlook on the future of the state of Israel. 
I wish you both a long life with health and goodness, and may you continue the meaningful work for the entire Israeli society.
Your success is the success of us all.

Warm wishes,
Yitzhak Herzog
President

“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim His name; make known among the nations what He has done. Sing to Him, sing praise to Him; tell of all His wonderful acts.” 

Our hope is that your heart is filled with praise to the Lord for the wonderful and remarkable acts He has done in 2022.  Let us bring in this new year of 2023 with praises to the Lord. We pray that wherever you are, you will share in the wonderful acts God has done here in the land of Israel. 

Your prayers are valuable, therefore, we invite you to pray with us about these requests this year:

Increase our support by at least 20% to more families and individuals in distress.

Reach out to more victims of terror attacks.

Set up 100 more mobile shelters throughout the northern and southern borders

We are so grateful for you, dear friend, and we are expectant to hear what God will do in and through your life in this coming year, as well!

Blessings,

Let’s give praise to the Lord and our partners for all He has done in and through Vision for Israel in 2022. It was truly a remarkable year of many lives impacted here in Israel.

A Remarkable Year – 2022 | Blog | Vision for Israel

At Vision for Israel and Joseph Storehouse, we are always looking for ways to improve and enhance our events and programs. To help us do that, if you attended our Feast of Tabernacles event in London, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to answer some questions for us.  Take the survey here.

As a token of our appreciation for your time and feedback, we would like to offer you a 10% discount at our VFI Shop. Upon completing the survey, you will receive a coupon code that you can use towards your purchase.

Thank you for supporting our mission of providing humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and community support for those in need. We are committed to reducing poverty rates in Israel and spreading love, truth, and healing to those who need it most. Your support is greatly appreciated.

The Feast of Tabernacles is one of the more joyful holidays in Israel. Yeshua gives new meaning to this holiday when He invites us to drink 'living water'.

Sukkot - Living Water in Abundance | Blog | Vision for Israel

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“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on a lamp stand so it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men so they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” 

Many of you have heard these famous words spoken by Yeshua, but let’s take a look at the implication of these words during this unique holiday season. 

A new month has begun both on the Jewish calendar and the Gregorian calendar. The month of Kislev and the last month of the year December. This special season has great significance both for the Jewish people and Christians around the world. 

During this time Jewish people across the globe celebrate Hanukkah. This celebration is held on the 25th day of Kislev. The name of the month derives from Akkadian kislimu. The Hebrew root K.S.L as in the words "kesel, kisla" (hope) or "ksil" (Orion, a constellation that shines) because of the expectation and hope. 

We believe this season of the month of Kislev is a time to renew our hearts before the Lord. It is a time to rededicate ourselves to God, rejoice in his miracle working power, and draw nearer to His heart. 

Hanukkah is a feast of lights and commemorates the miracle of the oil in the Menorah that lasted for eight days. As you walk the streets of Israel, you can see the Chanukiyot (nine branches menorahs) lit in the windows for all to see as they pass by. The month of December is also a time where many Christians are celebrating Christmas, decorating their homes with lights and there is so much festivity in the air. Light symbolizes joy and celebration. It is fascinating to see that these two different holidays actually point us in a very similar direction: To cast darkness and be as a shining light to the people of this world! 

Both Hanukkah and Christmas are times of great joy, where we celebrate amazing miracles and great victories that God has done. Hanukkah is also a celebration of the dedication of the temple. Therefore, let us take this month of Kislev to rededicate our lives again to the Lord and to share our love and joy with the less fortunate. 

We, at Vision for Israel and The Joseph Storehouse, want to remind you that the miracle of our existence has been made possible because of your dedication. Let us continue to bless all those who need our help. We appreciate your gift - you can give here. 

This holiday season we pray that you will shine bright for all to see His great love! 

Our good deeds are a reflection of the light that gives out but never diminishes. 


With much appreciation, 


Barry and Batya Segal

“How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world.” 

The new month of Kislev has begun and it’s time to celebrate God’s miracles. Stand with VFI in being a light to the world during Hanukkah and Christmas.

You are the Light of the World! | Blog | Vision for Israel

Violence shall no longer be heard in your land, Neither wasting nor destruction within your borders; But you shall call your walls Salvation, And your gates Praise. 

Dear Partners,

Terror attacks have long posed a threat to Israel and its people, but since last spring, we have seen a noticeable increase in deadly shootings, stabbings and car attacks in cities like Be’er Sheva, Jerusalem, Hadera and Bnei Brak. 

From the very first days of Vision for Israel in 1994, one of core focuses in giving aid to the people of Israel was the support we offer to victims of terror attacks. As these acts of hatred have increased in recent months, our desire to provide aid and support to people and families broken by such evil has also increased. 

“Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” Says your God. “Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, that her warfare is ended... — Isaiah 40:1-2

There have been over 2,200 attacks in Israel and Judea and Samaria this year alone. The number of innocents killed has reached a gruesome high since 2008. These numbers are tragic, and we pray for those victims and their families.  These statistics are tragic, but they are so much more than statistics—they represent mothers, fathers, even innocent, young children. 

Vision for Israel prays for the victims and their families. Our goal has always been to offer comfort to the brokenhearted and embrace these widows and orphans. We encourage all our partners to join us in praying for peace in Jerusalem and Israel... but prayers for protection from violence are only the first step. 

The number of victims and families who suffer as a result of these attacks continues to grow. We are a nation of families and relatives who are weeping and mourning for the great loss of life of so many. But we must continue our mission of building lives up, even when terrorists are calling for destruction and death.

Vision For Israel is as committed as ever to our mission of supporting victims of terror in every way we can. They deserve to heal with dignity and resume daily life. 

Please consider giving to those who have been victimized by this wave of violence plaguing Israel. We can aid in giving them their lives back.

Join us in this vital mission by donating here.


Your friends,

Barry, Batya, and the VFI Team

“But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?” 

As a rising number of terrorist attacks plague our country, we are inspired to support the innocent civilians who have been unlikely targets of such brutality.

Give Joy for Ashes  | Blog | Vision for Israel

“Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.”

A thanksgiving offering is a sacrifice offered in the temple. It is meant as personal thanks to God for the salvation He has provided.

11 ‘This is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings which he shall offer to the Lord: 12 If he offers it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer, with the sacrifice of thanksgiving, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, unleavened wafers anointed with oil, or cakes of blended flour mixed with oil. — Leviticus 7:11-12

In the Bible, there are many references to the worship of thanks on an altar. Thanks to God also appears in other ways: Moses and the children of Israel thank God after the exodus from Egypt in song, Hannah thanks God for the birth of Samuel in prayer, and Jonah offers a sacrifice with a voice of thanksgiving.

By offering a sacrifice of thanksgiving to God, we express our relationship with the Lord. And in exchange, He rewards us with salvation and redemption.

When the first settlers arrived from England by ship to America, they suffered from diseases, hunger, and poor living conditions. The Native Americans taught the settlers how to raise poultry, graze sheep and cattle and how to grow crops. In the years that followed, the settlers were blessed with food, overcoming famine and sickness. And so they celebrated by giving thanks to the Lord. 

Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. — Hebrews 13:15

We praise God for the gifts He has laid upon us. Amongst those gifts are you, the generous members of our community. When we enter our center at the Millennium building, we remember you. We give thanks for you when we worship, when we distribute to the needy, when we host brave survivors and victims of terror. Whether you are from the U.S. or not, we give thanks to the Lord for your partnership and your prayers.

Donate here to extend these Thanksgiving blessings to more people in need around the world.  


May you prosper and may the Lord watch over you and bless all the works of your hands.

“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Yeshua, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” – Colossians 3:17

We praise God for the gifts He has given us. Amongst those gifts are you, the members of our community. When we enter the Millennium Center, we remember you.

A Thanksgiving Sacrifice | Blog | Vision for Israel

״Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for״. 

All of our family remember Aunt Na’ama - when we were children, we called her the 'smiling aunt' who was always calm even though she was very ill. She and my uncle had a big family, living with their 12 children in a tiny apartment, my uncle worked 2 jobs and was making little income. 

At least four times a year, the families would gather to spend Shabbat day together. Aunt Na’ama was very weak and suffered from various illnesses.  Since she could not be very active, her children faithfully stepped in to help with daily needs and everything in between. 

I remember how she would always thank God for everything she had with a natural smile on her face. She was grateful to her children and sisters-in-law for all their help while caring for her 12 children. 

After my uncle died unexpectedly, my dear mother, Sarah, loved her sister-in-law and would regularly visit her to to support her - bringing her freshly baked bread and cooked meals.  She would help her around the house and encouraged her as she knew how difficult it was for her to cope with daily tasks. 

Her other sisters-in-law always worried that something might happen to her because of her physical condition. Despite that, Aunt Na’ama lived to be 98 years old and passed away last year, older than all her sisters-in-law. 

What was her secret to living to the age of 98 despite all her illnesses? 

Aunt Naama chose to be grateful to God in every moment of her life. She dedicated herself to peaceful ways, a calm attitude, having no bitterness towards life or towards others and she was exceptionally generous.  Even when she didn’t have much, she believed there was ‘always enough to give’. 

Her gratitude triumphed over her sickness - with praise on her lips for God’s provision in her life. She left behind a legacy of warmth and love, expressed to the people around her.

"In everything, give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Messiah Yeshua." – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 

Since 1994, when Vision for Israel was established,  our aim has been to encourage people to be thankful, no matter where they are. And now is the perfect time to focus on our gratitude for God.

We know you all have your own stories of people who were a blessing and an inspiration in your life. We’d love to hear them! Please share your stories below in the comment section.

May the memory of our family members be a blessing, and may we be so privileged as to live in gratitude for all God’s blessings in our lives! 

In His Service,

Batya Segal

Despite her many illnesses, Aunt Na’ama had a unique approach to life that kept her going to age 98. What was the secret to her long life? Read to find out!

Aunt Naama's Secret | Blog | Vision for Israel

“After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you into His eternal glory in Messiah, will Himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.”

Dear Friends,

The hostilities that have marked our country have broken many families and plagued them with loss. Shmuel is one such victim. When he was five years old, Shmuel’s family was attacked by terrorists and in one tragic moment, he lost his father.

Without their father, Shmuel’s family spiraled into sorrow and poverty. And Shmuel is not alone — hundreds of children throughout Israel carry the burden of similar trauma and the ensuing financial hardships. 

When children such as Shmuel reach the age of their Bar or Bat Mitzvah, the families often do not have the means or mental strength to host a Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration. That’s where we’ve found a way to help. 

Every year, Vision for Israel organizes a Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebration for over 60 children who have been victims of terror. It is our honor to give these boys and girls a celebration to share with their families, who have suffered so much.

Shmuel and the other children will enjoy an elaborate meal, generous gifts, and a meaningful ceremony at the President of Israel’s official house. 

We are thrilled to be able to offer such a joyous day, as we take them in the Old City of Jerusalem, show them the history, archeology, bringing a true meaning of who they are (past and present) and plant a hope for their own future.  

It is a privilege and an honor that we all can be a blessing in their lives. Each Bar or Bat Mitzvah child will receive a gift package valued at $850, which will include an iPad, and other special gifts. 

Thank you for being a part of the Vision for Israel community and contributing to this event. It truly feels like a victory against the darkness and evil.

We pray that you will continue to join us in our support for vital programs for young men like Shmuel, and we welcome your contributions.

May the Lord bless and keep you.

Shalom from your friends,

Barry, Batya, and the VFI Team

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” 

We organized our annual bar and bat mitzvah celebrations for dozens of young victims of terror to celebrate together with their families, thanks to you. 

Our Annual Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebration | Blog | Vision for Israel

“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.” 

Dear Partners,

From the very beginning of Vision for Israel in 1994 we have always worked hard to assist those impoverished in order to provide all forms of assistance to the individual and to the community, from food baskets, financial assistance, social rehabilitation events, to ambulances and construction of mobile bomb shelters. 

In order to continue expanding our reach to those in need, our vision is to develop and create a special nature garden space on the rooftop of the Millennium Center.

Behold, I will bring it health and healing; I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth. — Jeremiah 33:6

Our vision is to develop the rooftop to a garden space in order to give us the ability to host visiting groups and most importantly—to provide a space for those rehabilitating and those who seek healing. 

Many people in Israel have been affected by wars and terrorism and many are longing for support with our social welfare projects. A comforting place to congregate among nature is a gift to anyone and we would love to offer that in the ongoing support we provide to those we serve in the community.

The cost for development of the rooftop is £65 per square foot. To complete the roof and garden, we are looking to build out 4,000 square feet. If 4,000 of our generous friends considered donating £65 each, we could reach our goal in no time.

Think about how we can all transform the lives of people by providing them with care in an environment that can change their future for good.


 Please consider joining us in this selfless mission by donating here. 

He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. 

Your friends,

Barry, Batya, and the VFI Team

We are excited to complete construction on our rooftop and the garden that will serve as a gathering space for worship and prayer.

A Garden of Healing | Blog | Vision for Israel

“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” 

Dear Friends,

Yom Kippur — the Day of Atonement — is approaching and as you know it is the holiest day in the Jewish faith. It marks the end of the 10-day period of introspection and repentance that follows Rosh Hashanah.

On this occasion, Jews are encouraged to make amends with God and to ask forgiveness for sins committed during the past year. But it is notable that this important holiday is followed by Sukkot.

Unlike the sombre reflection of Yom Kippur, Sukkot is a joyous holiday. We celebrate the gathering of the harvest and commemorate the 40 years that the people of Israel spent in the desert on their way to the Promised Land. 

We celebrate the way in which God offered security and protection to the people of Israel during that difficult time. And as we prepare for Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, we cannot forget our many Jewish brothers and sisters who still struggle today. 

As God protected our ancestors in the desert, we too must offer protection to those in need. By forgiving others and ourselves at the top of the year, we open our hearts to give.

“Giving” is the root word of “forgiving.” They are linked. For when you forgive, you set your own will aside and are able to give to a person or cause with an open hand and open heart. 

It is with that open heart that we ask you to help us in supporting those in need. Vision for Israel was founded on the principles of giving, and we could not help the many families we do without your generosity. 

As you accept God’s forgiveness and prepare to rejoice in the Feast of Tabernacles, consider giving protection and aid to the many who will sadly be without it this season. 

Consider becoming a monthly donor to Vision for Israel and you’ll play a key part in the crucial ongoing support provided to so many underprivileged families.

Please donate here. 

Your friends,
Barry, Batya, and the VFI Team

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured you.”  

By forgiving, we are also giving.With Yom Kippur behind us and Sukkot ahead, we want to ensure all Israeli citizens can celebrate the holidays with dignity. 

The Beauty of Generosity this Holiday Season | Blog | Vision for Israel

The Beauty of Generosity this Holiday Season

“The Lord knows the days of the upright, and their inheritance shall be forever.” 

At Vision for Israel, we understand that matters of legacy can be complicated and sometimes tough to talk about. We all consider what we will leave behind when we’re gone. But in addition to providing for our loved ones, what lasting legacy are we leaving?

VFI’s mission to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Israel would not be possible without the contributions of our donors. Many people give to charities during their lifetime, but only around 7% leave a gift to a charity in their will. A small increase in this percentage has the potential to make an enormous impact because planned gifts like these provide vital income to non-profits like Vision for Israel.

A legacy gift to VFI costs you nothing today and can be a valuable way of reducing your inheritance tax liability on your estate. This is because a legacy in your will to a registered charity like VFI is tax-free.

Beyond the practical advantages, when you leave a legacy gift, you make Vision for Israel, a cause you care about, an important part of your story.


“And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you.” — Genesis 17:7

When you include VFI in your estate plan at any level, your generosity helps us in achieving our mission of supporting and healing communities in need. It may only take a few minutes to leave a gift in your will, but the impact of your donation impacts generations to come.

The apostle Paul, author of Hebrews says, “By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead” (Hebrew 11:4). Over the years, God has placed it on people’s hearts to remember Vision for Israel in their wills—and so, too, do their voices still speak. 

As you consider your options, we ask that you prayerfully consider leaving a faith legacy to Vision for Israel. To learn more about this opportunity and the specific types of legacy bequests we offer, please visit our website or contact: 


The Joseph Storehouse Trust
P.O. Box 5, Swindon, SN3 4FB
United Kingdom

Email: info@josephstorehouse.co.uk
Tel: 01793 279 111


May God bless you and keep you.


Very Sincerely Yours,
Barry, Batya, and the VFI Team

“I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain...”

“One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts.”  

A planned gift is a lasting investment in Vision for Israel, advancing our mission and ensuring our ability to provide aid to the people of Israel.

An Everlasting Inheritance | Blog | Vision for Israel

Open your mouth, judge righteously, plead the cause of the poor and needy.

Dear friends,

The high holidays are fast approaching and Jews worldwide and in Israel are preparing for this special time. As support from the Israeli government dwindles for its people, many families are finding themselves falling on hard times. Without government programs and regulations lowering the prices of housing and basic goods, hundreds of thousands of people will fall even deeper into poverty. We must do what we can to help them.

Vision for Israel has always worked hard to provide for the poor, and as we approach the High Holidays, our mission of spreading love and compassion is more important than ever. 

The renewal of Rosh Hashanah, the sombre reflection of Yom Kippur — this holy season is a time in the Jewish calendar when we do "cheshbon ha'nefesh" (searching of the soul) or spend time examining the past year. It is a time to look back at what we did right, what we did wrong, and strive to do better as we move forward into a new year. 

These celebrations are a meaningful way to highlight our moral responsibility toward one another. Here at VFI, we have always felt the weight of responsibility in giving to those who are suffering. We were founded on the principle of caring for the weak and the underprivileged. 

Our responsibility is to be at every event of the distribution of the financial magnetic cards. Our team is in every distribution and the donation is delivered directly to the head of the family. We do this for us and for you so that the donation goes directly to those in need without any intermediaries.

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another." — John 13:34

That’s why we are embracing this special time of year by giving financial gift cards to families in need. We want to ensure that all who suffer from lack of food will have the ability to celebrate these High Holidays with dignity and be satisfied.

This holiday season Vision for Israel is thinking of those families and will be donating a total of $125,000 for their welfare. Each family will receive a gift of $125. Your contributions stand to make a lasting impact on those who are struggling right now. Embrace the High Holidays by giving to the poor and hungry. 

Please donate here. 

And you shall rejoice in your feast, you and your son and your daughter, your male servant and your female servant and the Levite, the stranger and the fatherless and the widow, who are within your gates. 

Blessing you all with Shana Tovah uMetukah!

Your friends,
Barry, Batya, and the VFI Team

“If there is among you a poor man of your brethren, within any of the gates in your land which the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your poor brother...” Deuteronomy 15:7

As we approach the High Holy Days, we need your help in ensuring that all Israeli citizens can celebrate the holidays with dignity.

Offering Help this Holiday Season | Blog | Vision for Israel

“And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the Lord your God:” 

Dear friends,

Each and every one of us wants to be successful and prosperous in life. We all have different definitions of success and different starting points, but no matter what the status of each one of us is, we all strive to reach a life of blessing.

We all remember the piggy bank we had at home where we would put coins in every time we received a gift from our parents or relatives. Every so often we would open the piggy bank and count the coins. Then we would think about what we could buy with all the coins we saved. Now we are not counting coins we have saved, but blessings. Think of every coin you have received in your life as a blessing you have given to someone in your life. Now is the time to make use of these blessings. 

It doesn’t matter if you are rich or poor, you can still be full of blessings. Blessings do not come only in the form of economic wealth. Rather, blessings come in the form of joy, health, contentment, love, financial stability, well-being, satisfaction, appreciation, generosity, and gratitude for what we have.

The best thing we can do is make our very existence a blessing to others. If you always strive to be kind to those you meet, generous with your resources and help when you can, you create blessings in other peoples’ lives. When you bless others, the blessings will come back to you.

This is what VFI is all about. When you partner with us, you become part of the blessing, and in return, God pours His blessings on you.

Since the beginning, our goal has been to create a support and blessing system for people who have reached a state of difficulty or crisis. We offer support, funding, resources, and other small blessings for those who need it most: we feed the hungry, we provide for the poor, and we celebrate the lonely and forgotten in our world. In return, we have seen some of the most beautiful and honest acts of love from those around us. We are repeatedly reminded that the Lord's love is so great and His blessings are beyond our expectations or imagination. When we show up and give blessings to others, God shows up to bless us in return. 

Giving blessings to others does not detract or deprive us of anything. Blessings are not limited, they are limitless and there are enough of them to go around.

Each one of you is a blessing. Your prayers and financial support are greatly appreciated, and we want you to know how special you are. We feel your presence with us in every achievement and blessing we give and receive.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.“ -- Matthew 5:6

We hope that God’s blessings never stop pouring into your life and that you always have the presence and peace to recognize them. Please continue to help us bless others by donating here. 

May the Lord Bless and Keep You,

Barry and Batya with the VFI team

“Blessed be Your glorious name, Which is exalted above all blessing and praise!״ 

When you bless others, God blesses you. The more goodness you put into the world, the more goodness you see. We aim to be a blessing for those who need it most. 

Blessings Shall Come Upon You | Blog | Vision for Israel


For You have been a shelter for me,
A strong tower from the enemy.
I will abide in Your tabernacle forever;
I will trust in the shelter of Your wings.

We are on the precipice of war. 

Southern Israel has been pummelled with over 20,000 incoming rockets of various strengths in the last 14 years. This does not include the northern border.

Recently, Iran has begun disconnecting almost all security monitoring cameras so the IAEA can no longer view Iran's nuclear facilities. Hezbollah, the proxy army of Iran, is known to have at least 150,000 rockets, stored all over Lebanon, to be used against Israel. Countless people could die or be wounded if they succeed.

We know that Iran has enriched uranium to nearly 90%, 18 times more than what was agreed upon, and is only days or weeks away from the necessary ingredients for nuclear bombs.

Because of the hostility from countries like Iran, Israel is now training and preparing for a multi-front war scenario. Every branch of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) just completed over one month of strategic training. This included Civil Defense, the emergency ambulance services, and hospitals. Training even took place on a nearby Mediterranean island and a simulated attack on Iran's nuclear facilities over the Mediterranean Sea.  This is an "all hands on deck" situation.

On June 13 and 14, we worked with the IDF to scout potential sites for placing another 40 mobile safety shelters which will complete a total of 100 safety mobile shelters. We looked for the public areas in the cities, moshavs, villages, and towns that are vulnerable to incoming rocket fire from terrorist groups such as Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

These mobile shelters are being provided and facilitated through the work and ministry of Vision for Israel.

"When crisis comes, it's too late to prepare.”

This is an urgent call to all our partners and friends to mobilize. The requests coming in are to place hundreds more bomb shelters, order more ambulances and emergency vehicles, and provide the necessary medical kits for doctors in the field. Let us all set a kingdom example as people of great faith. Thousands of people will potentially die if Iran succeeds with her plans for Israel’s destruction.

Your prayers and financial gifts are necessary to overcome our enemies. 

We need your help more than ever.  Please give freely here.


May the Lord bless you and keep you during this challenging time.

Your friends,
Barry, Batya, and the VFI Team


Do not keep silent, O God!
Do not hold Your peace,
And do not be still, O God!
For behold, Your enemies make a tumult;
And those who hate You have lifted up their head. 

The threat of Iran attacking Israel in the coming days and weeks is very probable. We need support to build and place bomb shelters for protection.

Iran Is Ready, We Must Be Too | Blog | Vision for Israel

If there is anything that we at Vision for Israel love to do, it's to use our gift of hospitality to welcome people from all walks of life to enjoy special events at the Millennium Centre.

We believe that part of our calling is to open our doors to the public and ensure that all who enter through them receive the best VIP treatment one could imagine.

As we reflect on our many visitors, we can't think of many more worthy of serving than the Holocaust survivors of Israel.

Recently, we had the honour of hosting an exciting event for 50 Hebrew and Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors who are members of the Café Europa social club from the city of Arad.

We wanted our time with them to be as full of joy as possible - so we decided that the group would enjoy a fun and relaxing musical morning.

We opened the morning with public singing and dancing, hosted by three talented musicians who combined musical instruments and gypsy music. They even switched it up and entertained everyone as they sang in five different languages -- Greek, English, Hebrew, Spanish, and Yiddish.

As all enjoyed the musical melodies with smiles spread wide across their faces, they snacked on savoury pastries, and dips, and enjoyed hot and cold drinks. 

Barry and Batya were privileged to meet the Holocaust survivors face to face and greet them; they also had the opportunity to share with the group a little bit about themselves and how Vision for Israel will continue to support the thousands of Holocaust survivors still living in Israel today.

It's always important for us to connect with the people we are serving, as oftentimes, they find themselves on the sidelines of society -- invisible and ignored. Shaking their hands and looking into their eyes as they greet us are moments that will stay with them (and us) long after they leave.

The group was then seated around tables for a delicious and filling lunch of stuffed vegetables, meat skewers, chicken and salmon, green salad, green beans, beet carpaccio, and individual desserts.

After that, one of the Holocaust survivors came up to sing, which encouraged the rest of the group to join in the singing as well. They even got up to dance as the room filled with laughter and joy!

It is no surprise that everyone enjoyed the musical morning as much as they did, as part of the group are members of the Desert Sounds ensemble, a famous and popular musical group that performs around Israel.

Later, we discovered through the coordinator of the south branch that this was the first event the survivors attended since the Covid pandemic started and that they were very excited and happy to be there.

Knowing we provided them with their first outing after a long and challenging period warmed our hearts to the core. We will always make it a priority to bless the remaining Holocaust survivors in Israel and remind them, through events such as this, just how grateful we are for their bravery and courage. 

Since the pandemic began, many Holocaust survivors haven’t socialized. We hosted 50 survivors to enjoy a musical morning full of joy, dancing and laughter.

Musical Breakfast & Lunch for Holocaust Survivors From Arad | Blog | Vision for Israel

Musical Breakfast & Lunch for Holocaust Survivors From Arad

Woman's day is the perfect opportunity to shine the limelight on the world's brave, strong, and loving women. 

Unfortunately, many people, living normal lives find themselves stricken by a sudden and unexpected terror that forever changes their lives.

The journey to recovery is long and arduous, and many times the victims are left without defence or support.

We at Vision for Israel have not forgotten such women.

In honour of Women's Day, we were privileged to sponsor 200 women, members of the Organization of Victims of Hostilities, for an empowering day of pampering dedicated solely to them.

Upon arrival, the women enjoyed a wide variety of light refreshments, and then, without further ado, the pampering began!

The women sat back and relaxed as professional make-up artists, hair stylists, and pedicurists made them feel brand new. Then they allowed their bodies some much-needed rest as we spoiled them some more with relaxing massage treatments.

For many, it takes months to make the time for one hair appointment, let alone all the pampering treatments Vision for Israel was honoured to provide. 

After being greeted by Barry and representatives from the Organization of Victims of Hostilities, Shira Isakov took centre stage as she shared her heroic story of survival.

Shira's ex-husband violently attacked her in an attempt to murder her right in front of their young son.  Although Shira was severely injured, she miraculously survived to tell her story.

Understandably, many women affected by domestic violence never share their stories of survival, but Shira mustered up the courage and publicized her case. Since then, she has become a strong symbol and inspiring role model in the fight to prevent violence against women.

As a public figure, she uses her influence to work with women affected by violence and continues to encourage many to leave abusive situations and seek help.

The women then enjoyed a rich meal together, and to top it off, all laughed to their heart's content as they watched a live comedy show by the talented comedian Tzipi Shavit. The memories that often plague survivors of terror can leave them weary, afraid and lonely, but the comedy show provided pockets of joy and liberation from the burdens they carry.

At the end of the self-care day, each woman received a special surprise from us -- a gift basket packed with skin care creams.

Following the self-care day, the Organization of Victims of Hostilities received heart-warming responses from the women.

They wrote to us, saying: “The event was successful and impressive. The women of the organization waited through the COVID period for such an event. Especially these days, when a wave of terror strikes us again, such an event is extremely vital. We received a lot of positive and encouraging responses.“

We honour the brave women who, despite terrible crimes of violence, rise up to live another day with dignity. 

Vision for Israel stands in support of all women who are victims of hostilities and pray we can remind them how worthy they are through our words and actions.

In honor of Women's Day, VFI sponsored 200 women, of the Organization of Victims of Hostilities, for an empowering day of pampering dedicated solely to them.

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