"After many days you will be called to arms. In future years you will invade a land that has recovered from war, whose people were gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate. They had been brought out from the nations, and now all of them live in safety."

Dear Friends,

The first three months of 2026 have tested Israel in ways few could have imagined. Even as families were still recovering from the toll of prolonged reserve duty and displacement, a new chapter of conflict opened in March with the outbreak of the Israel-Iran war, Operation Roaring Lion. Through it all, Vision for Israel has remained on the ground, responding with urgency and compassion to the needs of soldiers, families, children, and survivors.

This quarterly report offers a window into the work your generosity has made possible. From couples’ processing evenings that strengthen marriages strained by war, to hot meals delivered to soldiers on the Golan Heights, to Passover gift cards distributed under the sound of sirens, every act of service described here was carried out because you chose to stand with the people of Israel.

We invite you to read these stories and know that your partnership is making a tangible, life-changing difference.




Gift Cards Bring Relief to Welfare Families in the South

Our team traveled to a southern city to distribute gift cards to welfare families who needed urgent assistance. Forty-four families received a 350 NIS gift card each. Among them was an elderly, visually impaired man who made the difficult journey despite having only limited hours of companion care. Social workers shared how deeply these families are struggling and how much even modest support means. Each card represented more than groceries; it was a lifeline of dignity and proof that someone cares.

At the Millennium Centre in Modi’in, 23 reservist couples braved stormy weather to attend an evening of guided relationship processing. After a warm welcome and light refreshments, a brief lecture set the tone before couples moved into private, partitioned spaces for intimate conversation. A therapist circulated among them, offering encouragement and professional support. The evening continued with a rich dinner and a session led by a medical clown that brought laughter and relief. Each couple received a gift bag with a fleece blanket and a cosmetic product. The response was overwhelming, with soldiers and staff alike calling it one of the most important evenings they had experienced.

Safety Shelters Dedicated in Memory of the Sharabi Family

Brothers Eli and Yossi Sharabi were taken hostage on 7 October 2023. Eli was released after 491 days, only to learn that his wife, Lianne, and their two daughters, Noya and Yahel, had been murdered. Yossi died in captivity. Thanks to donor support, VFI dedicated two safety shelters in their memory. Yossi’s shelter in Tekuma was painted with a sea-inspired theme honouring his love of surfing. The shelter for Lianne, Noya, and Yahel was adorned with red poppies and butterflies, symbols of remembrance, life, and hope. Family members, including Eli, attended the dedications.

A Day of Strength for Commanders’ Wives

Twenty-five wives of battalion commanders gathered at the Millennium Centre for a day of emotional processing and renewal. These women carry the weight of prolonged absences and the unique pressures of their husbands’ leadership roles. In partnership with an organization that supports mothers through emotional and spiritual development, VFI hosted the full day. Participants were divided into small groups led by psychologists and professional facilitators, followed by a shared lunch and a creative workshop designing pictures from pebbles. The women expressed deep gratitude, presenting the VFI team with a certificate of appreciation.

Nourishing Israel’s Most Vulnerable Children

Through our Nutritional Security Project, VFI partners with the Warm Home initiative to provide daily hot lunches for 15 to 17 at-risk children. For many of these children, this is the only hot meal they receive each day. But it is far more than food. It is a moment of calm, stability, and care in the middle of a complex young life. A consistent, nutritious meal gives a child’s body strength and their soul a sense of security. It is a daily reminder that they matter, they are seen, and someone is looking out for them.

An Evening of Appreciation for Reservists’ Wives

Fifty-eight wives of reservists came together at the Millennium Centre for an evening of respite, reflection, and appreciation. The gathering provided a safe and supportive space where women living a shared reality could connect and be heard. The evening included refreshments, intimate discussion circles, a luxurious dinner, and a creative workshop where participants designed personalized thermal cups with encouraging messages. Each woman also received a personalized pendant from VFI. These women form and sustain the home front, and the gratitude expressed by battalion staff confirmed just how deeply this investment in their wellbeing matters.

On the first Shabbat of the Israel-Iran war, VFI provided a nourishing Shabbat dinner and breakfast for approximately 100 reserve soldiers serving on the Golan Heights. These soldiers had already completed four intensive combat tours in Gaza and Lebanon before being re-enlisted. In challenging field conditions, the Shabbat meal was far more than sustenance. It was a moment of feeling at home, a reminder that the home front stands behind them. The abundance of food was enough to share with another battalion. Command staff expressed deep gratitude for VFI’s support during Operation Roaring Lion.

Warm Gear for Soldiers in Enemy Territory

VFI delivered a rapid response to reconnaissance soldiers from the Paratrooper Brigade operating deep inside enemy territory in Lebanon’s mountainous northern sector. Facing extreme cold and complex field conditions, the fighters urgently needed winter gear. VFI purchased and delivered sleeping bags, fleece jackets, thermal socks, wool hats, neck warmers, and other essentials. The soldiers shared that the supplies made a significant difference, both physically and emotionally, strengthening their sense of connection to the people back home. The company commander personally expressed deep appreciation for VFI’s rapid mobilization.

Passover Gift Cards Distributed Under Sirens

Over two weeks leading up to Passover, VFI distributed gift cards across central and southern Israel, reaching 1,282 families for a total value of 462,900 NIS. The distributions took place against the backdrop of active conflict. In Rishon LeTzion, a siren sounded moments after a distribution ended. In Petach Tikva, shrapnel reports and constant sirens kept many families from coming. In Gedera, the team sheltered with anxious residents who expressed both fear and amazement that our team had traveled so far under such conditions. In addition to centralized distributions, gift cards were provided to Holocaust survivors, terror victims, and soldiers.

Safety Shelters Placed Across the North and South

During the first quarter, VFI placed 19 safety shelters in communities across northern and southern Israel. Shelters were installed in high-traffic and vulnerable locations, including soccer fields, bus stops, parks, kindergartens, a military base, settlement entrances, a swimming pool complex, a greenhouse area, a playground, a grocery store, and a parking lot in a new neighbourhood. Since the project’s inception, a total of 502 shelters have now been placed, providing life-saving protection for families, children, and communities across the country.

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?

See how your donations served soldiers, families, and children across Israel in the first quarter of 2026—from Passover distributions to frontline aid.

On Every Front: Vision for Israel’s Q1 2026 Impact | Vision for Israel

On Every Front: Vision for Israel’s Q1 2026 Impact

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Dear Friends,

As the spring harvest ripens across Israel, we approach one of the most meaningful seasons on the biblical calendar. Shavuot, the Feast of Weeks, begins the evening of 21 May. It is a time when the Jewish people honour the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and the offering of the firstfruits of the harvest to God.

The firstfruits offering was an act of faith. The people brought the very first and best of their harvest to the Temple, not knowing what the rest of the season would bring. And woven into that offering was a powerful command: do not forget the widow, the orphan, or the stranger among you. Let your abundance become their lifeline.

This Shavuot, that ancient call takes on an urgency we feel in our bones.

The war between Israel and Iran continues to touch every corner of daily life. Sirens send families running for shelter at all hours. Indiscriminate missile attacks, including cluster munitions, are striking populated areas, putting innocent men, women, and children at immediate risk. Picture a mother rushing her toddler down a dark hallway at two in the morning, or an elderly woman with a walker trying to reach shelter before impact. This is daily life in Israel right now.

And here is the reality many outside the country do not fully grasp: not every home or neighbourhood has access to a secure shelter. When a missile is inbound, there may be only seconds to find cover. For those who have nowhere to run, those seconds carry an unbearable weight.

That is why Vision for Israel has committed to building and installing reinforced bomb shelters in high-risk, underserved communities across the country. Each shelter is designed to withstand the force of missile strikes and can protect multiple families at once, providing physical safety and the emotional reassurance that comes from knowing there is a place to go when the sirens sound.

To date, thanks to your donations, Vision for Israel has installed over 500 safety shelters in northern and southern Israel. Dozens of communities where families now have somewhere to run. But the need continues to grow. As the conflict persists, more communities are being targeted, and more neighbourhoods remain without protection. Each shelter costs £10,400 ($14,000) to build and install, and every donation brings us closer to placing the next one where it is needed most.

The firstfruits offering was never about giving from leftovers. It was about giving from the first and the best, trusting God to provide the rest. When you give to this project, you become an active partner standing in the gap for families who cannot protect themselves.

This Shavuot, dedicate your gift to Medical and Disaster Relief and help us place the next shelter where it is needed most. Please give today.

Every gift counts. Every shelter saves lives.

Chag Shavuot Sameach!
Barry & Batya Segal

My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.

When Seconds Matter, a Shelter Makes the Difference

“A second here or a centimeter there...“

Dear Friends,

It was a quiet evening in January in Tel Aviv. Ofer*, a 29-year-old young attorney, was standing with friends outside a café—talking, laughing, maybe dreaming of what the future would hold. He had just started a new job, launched his legal career after graduating with honors, and was finally seeing the fruits of years of hard work.

But then came a moment that changed everything.

Without warning, a terrorist attacked Ofer from behind, stabbing him in the back of the neck with a long, sharp knife. The blade pierced 4 centimeters deep. It was a miracle that he survived. Just seconds earlier, Ofer had borrowed a friend’s visor hat and casually turned it backwards onto his head. That small, seemingly insignificant gesture absorbed enough of the impact to prevent the knife from reaching a main artery—an artery that, had it been severed, would have taken his life instantly.

“A second here or a centimeter there,” Ofer later wrote, “and I wouldn’t be alive.”

Ofer was rushed to the hospital, bleeding heavily and facing internal injuries. He underwent surgery and spent days in recovery. But when he left the hospital, his journey was far from over. He lost nerve sensation in parts of his head and neck. Chronic pain in his shoulder and arm made even writing an email a struggle. His physical strength—once shaped by regular workouts and athletic training—felt shattered.

And mentally? The trauma is deep.

He now lives in a state of hyper-alertness. Crowded streets, unfamiliar faces—everyday moments can trigger overwhelming anxiety and fear.

He once gave freely of his time and money, volunteering and donating to help others. But now, his own needs have brought him to a place of vulnerability. Medical expenses, especially for trauma therapy, are high. National Insurance has limited support, and psychologists through the public system are overbooked. Ofer had to seek private help—and the cost was more than he could bear.

That’s when he reached out to Vision for Israel.

Though it was difficult for him to ask, he humbly requested our help. And because of your generosity, we were able to say yes. Ofer is now receiving the specialized trauma therapy he desperately needs. But his road to healing is long, and he cannot walk it alone.

Dear friends, Ofer is just one of many who have survived the physical violence of terrorism—only to face an even harder battle for recovery. Right now, he still cannot work. Rent, utilities, treatment—it’s all piling up.

Your gift today can help Ofer continue his therapy, cover his basic expenses, and most importantly—hold onto hope.

Please give now to support people like Ofer who have suffered unimaginable trauma but are fighting to heal.

Let’s stand with Ofer. Let’s remind him—and others in pain—that they are not alone. That the body of Messiah is still active, still compassionate, and still full of mercy.


With gratitude and blessings,

Barry & Batya



*Name has been changed

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

A young lawyer, stabbed in a Tel Aviv terror attack, begins his journey of healing—thanks to your compassion. Please help Ofer rebuild his life today.

Ofer Survived a Terror Attack—Here’s How You Helped | Vision for Israel

Ofer Survived a Terror Attack—Here’s How You Helped

“He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”

Dear Friends,

On the morning of 7th October, Israel was shaken to its core. As rockets fell and terrorists crossed into our land, there were many who chose not to run—but to stay, to serve, and to save. One of them was a young paramedic named Amit.

We first heard Amit’s story from Ronit Glaser, a longtime medic with Magen David Adom. She was working at the MDA command center in Jerusalem that day, after rushing her own daughters to safety through a barrage of rocket sirens.

Ronit took the call from Amit just after 7 AM. Amit was trapped inside the dental clinic in Kibbutz Be’eri—one of the first communities attacked that day. She had multiple gunshot victims with her. Two were already dead. She asked Ronit calmly, “When are you coming?” In the background, Ronit could hear the gunfire.

She begged her supervisor for an answer. When it came, she was heavy with sorrow as she told Amit: “You’re one of us so I’ll tell you the truth. We don’t know when we’ll get to you. We’re trying. But we can’t reach you”. Amit was in the middle of a war zone.

Still, Amit remained hopeful. Hours later, she called again. In the middle of the call, one of the wounded men with her tried to flee. She stopped him, firmly but gently: “You’re not going anywhere. You’re staying with me. We don’t know what’s outside.”

By then, the full tragedy had begun to unfold. Terrorists had blocked entry routes. Special forces were ambushed. Even the local MDA ambulance driver, Avi Yachatz, was gunned down—along with his two young grandsons.

And Amit? She stayed.

For nearly eight hours, she kept treating the wounded. She had even been shot in the leg—but managed to apply a tourniquet to herself. It wasn’t until terrorists finally breached the clinic that she was killed. She was only 22 years old.

They found her two days later, once the building had been cleared of booby traps. She was still wearing her surgical gloves.

Amit had been the youngest paramedic trainer in MDA. That morning, her boyfriend urged her to leave and join him somewhere safer. But she refused. “I’m on call this Shabbat,” she said. “I’m staying.”

The only survivor from the clinic later told her mother: “She was my paradise in hell. She was an angel.”

Stories like these are difficult to hear—but they are vital to remember. They remind us of the real heroes: those who run toward the broken and the bleeding. Those who treat the wounded even when death is near. Those who answer the call.

We at Vision for Israel are humbled to stand alongside organizations like MDA—to support the very medics who serve on the frontlines of tragedy. And with your help, we can continue equipping them with ambulances, medical supplies, and protection—tools that help preserve life when every second counts.

Stand with the heroes who refuse to leave the suffering behind. Give now and dedicate your gift to the Medical and emergency fund.

Amit’s hands remained open until the end—offering care, hope, and life. May we be inspired to do the same, in her memory.


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With honor and remembrance,

Barry & Batya

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

Amit, a 22-year-old medic, gave her life treating the wounded in Kibbutz Be’eri. Hear her story—and stand with Israel’s medics who still serve under fire.

In Memory of the Heroes Who Stood Their Ground | Vision for Israel

In Memory of the Heroes Who Stood Their Ground

“You shall tell your son on that day, saying, ‘It is because of what the Lord did for me when I came out of Egypt.’”

Dear Friends,

Each year as we sit at the Passover table and remember how God delivered our people from the grip of slavery in Egypt, we also turn our eyes toward another solemn remembrance: Yom HaShoah, Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Day.

This year, Yom HaShoah falls on 24 April, just days after the conclusion of Passover. The closeness of these dates reminds us that the story of Jewish survival is still unfolding—and still under threat.

There are 123,715 Holocaust survivors and World War II-era refugees living in Israel today. Their average age is 87. Many, like Dalia*, are widowed, live alone, and suffer silently. Nearly 90,000 survivors are disabled, and countless others face emotional and psychological challenges that have only deepened since the horrors of 7 October.

Dalia is a Holocaust survivor from Iraq. During the Farhud—an antisemitic pogrom in Baghdad during WWII—she was just a young girl. Today, she is a frail widow, living on government stipends in a modest rented apartment. After a recent fall left her with a broken hip, her life has become even more confined. A foreign caregiver from India now assists her daily, as she struggles with depression and anxiety worsened by the recent war.

And yet, despite everything, she still hopes.

With your support, we were able to give Dalia a gift card for Passover—something that brought a rare smile to her face and a reminder that she is not forgotten.

But thousands more like her still wait.

Even as Holocaust denial and antisemitic hatred increase around the world, especially on social media and on college campuses, we must declare with our words—and our actions—that we will not forget. Not now. Not ever.

We must be the voice of comfort for those who have outlived the horrors of the Holocaust, only to find themselves battling loneliness, poverty, and fear in their final years.

Will you stand with Holocaust survivors today—before it's too late? Your generous gift will help us provide food, personal hygiene items, medicines, emotional support, and holiday assistance to the remaining survivors in Israel. Give now to bring hope and help to Holocaust survivors in Israel.

Let them know that their suffering was not in vain. That they are remembered. That they are loved.


With heartfelt gratitude and hope,

Barry & Batya 

“Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem.”

Support Holocaust survivors in Israel this Passover and Yom HaShoah. Help bring comfort, dignity, and hope to those who have already endured so much.

From Exodus to Auschwitz: Standing With Survivors | Blog | Vision for Israel

From Exodus to Auschwitz: Standing With Survivors

"The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace."

Dear Friends,

Passover is a season of renewal and redemption, a time to reflect on God’s faithfulness in delivering His people from bondage to freedom. As Jewish believers in Yeshua, we see the beauty of this season not only in remembering the Exodus from Egypt but also in the ultimate redemption we have through Him. It is a time of family gatherings, storytelling, and giving thanks for the blessings of freedom.

But for many families in Israel, this season is overshadowed by struggle. Instead of preparing for a festive meal, thousands of parents worry about how they will put food on the table. The ongoing war has deepened financial hardship, adding many more families to the cycle of poverty. Inflation has driven up the cost of food and daily essentials, making it even more difficult for struggling households to observe Passover. Because eating kosher for the holiday requires replacing food and utensils, expenses increase significantly—an overwhelming burden for those already living paycheck to paycheck.

Every year, Vision for Israel provides gift cards to families in need, helping them purchase food and essentials for the holiday. This year, we are increasing the amount each family receives for 1,200 families across the country who are receiving this aid. Yet the need remains great and overwhelming.

The L. family from Yerucham, a small town in southern Israel, is one such family. With three children, ages 5, 9, and 14, the parents work tirelessly to provide for their household. The father, despite dealing with significant health challenges, is studying cooking at a college in Be’er Sheva to build a better future. The mother works full-time as a cleaner, even though she lives with just one kidney. They do everything they can to improve their circumstances, yet they still struggle to afford even the most basic needs.

This Passover, will you help families like the L. family experience the joy of the season?

Your generosity can make a real difference:

£60 ($70) provides food for a family of one for a week

£70 ($100) provides food for a family of four for a week

£100 ($125) provides food for a family of six or more for a week

Passover is meant to be a time of joy, faith, and celebration—a reminder of God’s power to redeem and restore. Your support brings more than just food; it brings hope, dignity, and the reassurance that they are not alone.

As we gather around our own tables and retell the story of Exodus, let us extend God’s love by providing for those who are struggling. This is our opportunity to be a blessing to the people of Israel in their time of need.

Please give today and help bring hope and provision to families in Israel this Passover.


Chag Pesach Same’ach,

Barry & Batya


"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever."

P.S.
Please remember to pray for the remaining hostages that are still in Gaza. This will be their second Passover in captivity. We pray for their quick release from bondage into freedom.

Help struggling families in Israel celebrate Passover and restore their dignity. Your gift provides food and essentials to those in need. Donate today.

Sharing the Joy of Passover | Blog | Vision for Israel

With your help, we stand ready to answer the call!

Today, we support emergency and rescue organisations by providing essential, life-saving equipment in Israel and around the world. Since our establishment, we have been receiving and donating shipments of medical and humanitarian-aid equipment.

In more recent years, we have provided brand-new equipment tailored to the needs of various medical and emergency organisations, such as medic bags, resuscitation units, and even fully equipped ambulances and medi-cycles.

In February 1996, as terror attacks became prevalent, we started helping terror survivors out of a desire to ease the incredible distress they had fallen into.

"I am anticipating and praying that the medi-cycle will only be called for births and happy occasions. There is no doubt that this donation will help the residents of Eilat immensely."


We support emergency and rescue organisations by providing essential, life-saving equipment. We regularly purchase emergency supplies for people who may not be able to return home due to disaster or rocket fire.

First Response Teams & Services | Project | Vision for Israel

With the generous donations of our donors, Vision for Israel donated a new life-saving medi-cycle to ZAKA, which will be stationed in the south of Israel, in the city of Eilat.

ZAKA (abbreviation for Zihuy Korbanot Ason, meaning Disaster Victim Identification) is a series of voluntary community emergency response teams in Israel.

In a small ceremony at the Millennium Center, the medi-cycle was dedicated on Sunday. The medi-cycle is equipped with the best medical equipment and will provide first-aid, quick response in Eilat and the surroundings.

First Response & Disaster Relief

With your help, we stand ready to answer the call!

"I am anticipating and praying that the medi-cycle will only be called for births and happy occasions. There is no doubt that this donation will help the residents of Eilat immensely."

~ Yehuda Meshi-Zahav ZAKA CEO

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