As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Over the last three months, our efforts have been focused on providing basic essentials and prepaid gift cards to families in need throughout the land of Israel. Here are some highlights from our recent activities.

This has been an amazing summer. We have been hard at work helping anyone and everyone that we can and spreading God’s light throughout our community. Though we know that this work has amazing effects, sometimes it really strikes us how much of an impact we can make through God and our donors and friends.

Imagine all the 275,000 children who were the recipients of VFI’s school bags over the years coming together to shout “thank you!” The sound would be tremendous. It is this reality that keeps us going.

It warms our hearts when we interact with these children and their parents. Their joy and laughter at our events bring out the children in us too, something that is rare and cherished as the years pass. Through the eyes of these children and their smiles, we can relive our own childhoods. Our ability to help them attend school and gain education is nothing but a blessing. 

In August, we donated two more vehicles to MDA (Magen David Adom): a bloodmobile, and a mobile intensive care unit ambulance (MICU). The dedication event was heartfelt and meaningful, full of sincere speeches and gratitude. So far, over 30,000 emergency responses have occurred with all the vehicles that we have donated. Saving lives and saving people is what it is all about!

“This is a day we dreamed of seeing since Vision for Israel was founded and began 27 years ago. Not only being able to save lives when needed, but to serve the community around us and all Israel. It gives us the privilege to serve, providing hope and strength in any time of need for emergency services provided by Magen David Adom. We do not just believe in miracles and visions but in their coming to fulfilment." 

Every year, the weeks before the Jewish High Holidays are especially busy for us at Vision for Israel. One of VFI’s main activities is the distribution of magnetic gift cards to low-income families, the elderly, Holocaust survivors, new immigrants, terror survivors, and lone soldiers.

Many times, a gift card means the world to them, especially in preparation for the holidays. This time of year means more expenses and more preparation for family meals and celebrations. Our magnetic gift cards help to ease financial stress and help families to celebrate the High Holidays properly. 

We held a ceremony at the Millennium Centre for 52 terror survivor students and their families. The students received scholarships to help them with their higher education. There was a moving speech and beautiful music. The latter was performed by a musician who lost both his parents in an act of terrorism.

Giving scholarships brought intense joy to many of these students, and allowed us to help to ease some of the pain and hardship that they carry. 

Protection is Here!  Mobile Bomb Shelters 

When the rockets were falling on us, we found ourselves praying for God's intervention. Our prayers—and our appeals to you, our faithful partners—have been answered. Thanks to your generous participation and faith in our work and in God, we have now ordered enough shelters and locking systems for the first stage of our goal.

We are so incredibly grateful to have received a donation of 1,020 new pairs of denim overalls from the Netherlands.

Our team at Vision for Israel donates the clothing we receive to needy families. We also give to children’s homes and at-risk children, as well as young people with unique emotional and cognitive needs. Our donors in this arena have always been so generous, and we are continually grateful. 

Hunger does not only exist during the holiday season, so we work with food donations all year long. Our wonderful volunteers have helped us pack hundreds of baskets during every donation event. We then distribute the baskets along with magnetic cards for purchasing food at the major food chains. Dozens of families come to various centres across the country to receive the assistance. We work in collaboration with the welfare departments to locate the people who need help the most. This month, our team distributed food baskets in Neve Yaakov in Jerusalem and Rishon Lezion. We see these baskets making a huge difference for some families, and all of them are so grateful to our donors for making our work possible.

It's always good when our partnerships with organizations and non-profits expand. Recently we sorted and packed lots of items to donate to charities. Among the objects were clothing and shoes, medical equipment, tools, housewares, undergarments, bedding, school bags, and more. The organizations that receive the donations address important issues in Israeli society, such as helping minorities, rescue and disaster relief, combating domestic violence, and helping school dropouts.

With the help of our partner organizations, we can reach out to more and more people in need.

As we do every year, this winter we will hold a festive event for dozens of bar and bat mitzvah boys and girls from families affected by terrorist attacks. We do this together with other organizations that represent the victims of hostilities and terrorism.

The work begins months in advance, as we plan and improve our methods. All of us are very excited and hope to hold a moving, significant, and memorable event this year for these dear children, who have endured more in the past few years than many of us have in our whole lives.

We are so grateful to our partners, donors, and friends who make all of the above possible. There are truly no words to express the great impact you can have on these communities and families. If you have not already, you can take part in all these exciting life-changing experiences by pledging monthly donations to Vision for Israel. Our work is never-ending, and every donation helps us to spread God’s love and word across Israel.

Over the past quarter, we have succeeded in helping hundreds of families and individuals in different ways. Thanks to our donors, we can continue to spread God’s love. 

Impact Report—November 2021 | Blog | Vision for Israel

As you know, our team is constantly serving our community. Whether we are giving backpacks to children or funding medical vehicles, God’s work through you is ongoing.

The delivery of aid to families this week was particularly interesting. We took supplies and food baskets to about 50 families in downtown Jerusalem. The baskets were heavy, and there were no safe spaces to park and unload. In the end, we had to recruit willing passers-by to distribute the baskets to the waiting families. Though it was no small job, these people responded to our plea and helped us carry the baskets to the distribution point.

Families gathered their baskets, thanked us, and went home to cook their meals. However, while we were distributing we received a call from a woman. She was on our list to receive a food basket, but she had a special request. She could not take any dry food, only fresh and ready-to-eat items. This is because she was recently evicted from her home, and had taken to living in a nearby park. She had no stove to cook on, no kitchen to prepare anything in, and no hope of returning to her home. Her financial situation would prevent her from moving back in. We were able to bless her with a gift card so she could purchase food items that fit her situation.

God works in mysterious ways. This woman became a reminder from Him that every person we meet is facing a unique and personal struggle. Though we are all human, we all have different problems and issues to overcome. While we can’t pretend to understand this woman’s experience with homelessness, our heart goes out to her and her family.

This work can be difficult, but we are constantly encouraged by the fact that our service and our gifts truly mean something. Your help allowed this woman to eat and gave her a basic necessity that she had otherwise been denied. Anything we can do, any kindness we can extend, makes a difference. When we walk in God’s light and do good in His name, we make the world a better place.


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?

We delivered food baskets to families this week and we realized the impact of acts of kindness. We must find ways to bring God’s love into everything we do.

Food Baskets for the Needy | Blog | Vision for Israel

But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind. 

Dear Friends,

It’s hard to believe, but we have once again arrived at Rosh Hashanah. And as you probably already know, it’s a very special time—a holy time set aside to reflect on the year past and to ground ourselves in preparation for Yom Kippur. It’s a time of renewal, and of deep reflection as we look at our relationship with God and with the people in our lives over the past year. 

Especially during the High Holidays, God is asking us to remember the poorest among us and lift them up in any way that we can.

“For there will never cease to be poor people in the land. Therefore I am commanding you, saying, ‘You must surely open your hand to your brother—to your needy and poor in your land.’”

This has never been more necessary, as our world is constantly plagued with violence, disease, and loss of faith. The poor among us have suffered more than we can know—not only undergoing a pandemic as we have—but living in poverty and with food and housing insecurity. 

When considering the poor, we must make sure that we are humble, and that we put ourselves in a place of service. In order to truly care for the poor, we must acknowledge that we are no better than they are. We are equal in the eyes of God, so we must understand that the poor are our brethren and our peers. 

Remember, Yeshua walked the earth with humility. He aligned Himself with the lowly, the poor, and the sinner. In like manner, God’s grace is found in all walks of life. 

During this time of reflection, we should also consider why we give alms. When performing acts of mercy, we remember that we do so because our Lord has been generous and merciful to us. We did nothing to earn His love and reward, yet He gives it to us unconditionally. So we also must turn to our brothers and sisters in need, and help them with mercy and generosity. No human being needs to earn the Lord’s love, and neither should they have to earn grace from their earthly peers. 

By caring for the weakest and the least fortunate among us, we infuse our communities with strength, prosperity, and hope for the future. During Rosh Hashanah, this hope and prosperity are especially fitting. We must begin this new year looking toward the future and refocusing on our walk with God. 

As you break challah and enjoy apples dipped in honey with your family this Rosh Hashanah, take time to reflect upon how you can better serve the poor and needy in your community. How can you take Yeshua’s words, and put them to work in your daily life? How can you help bring the sweetness of Rosh Hashanah to the poor? 

We invite you to give generously, as the Lord of this blessed season moves you.

Shana Tova u'Metuka,

Barry & Batya Segal

As you know, Rosh Hashanah is a very special time—a holy time set aside to reflect on the year past and to ground ourselves in preparation for Yom Kippur.

Exclaiming Joy—and Appreciation | Blog | Vision for Israel

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?

820 families received financial aid from VFI thanks to our generous supporters. Among those receiving aid were: terror survivors, lone soldiers, families in need (lots of single-parent families!), Holocaust survivors, and new immigrants from Ethiopia. The VFI team distributed the aid via mail, at the Millennium Centre and by giving in capsules in centralised locations.

The VFI team was busy giving food and toiletries baskets to hundreds of families in need in Jerusalem and the surroundings. The families expressed their deep gratitude. The recipients of aid range from singles to families with many children. There are single parents, elderly, new immigrants, those who are suffering from health problems and are unable to work, and some who have lost their jobs due to COVID.

Packing Food Baskets at the Millennium Centre

Our team has been packing food baskets for hundreds of families. We try to get those baskets out as soon as we humanly can. The baskets are divided into 2 kinds: for families with up to 7 members and a larger basket for families with more than 7 members.

We love our soldiers and appreciate their sacrifice for keeping our land safe. As a token of appreciation, we gave 300 soldiers goodie bags (Mishlo’ach Manot) for Purim. The goodies were given to soldiers in select units in the south of Israel in cooperation with Yachad Lema’an Hachayal.

Due to COVID restrictions, Purim parties were very limited this year. We were able to sponsor a Purim party for children with special needs and purchased 30 pizzas for the school. We hope that next year we can all go back to celebrating like we used to.

We have partnered with the Foundation for the Benefit of Holocaust Victims, and have run an initiative to fund panic button service (they require a subscription service to operate) in the homes of Holocaust survivors. So far, we’ve enabled about 800 Holocaust survivors to call immediately for help (doctor or ambulance) in any case of distress—24 hours a day, 365 days a year—whether living alone in their homes, or in sheltered housing.

We raised funds to purchase three new ICU beds for use during the height of Coronavirus, for three very deserving hospitals throughout northern and southern Israel. The cost of both bed and mattress was about USD $30,000, but the real-life impact of each of these units has been immeasurable.

Laptop for Bar-Mitzva to a Terror Survivor

Nadav lost his father in a terror attack in 2014. He and his four siblings were in the vehicle when a terrorist opened fire on their car on their way to the Seder meal. The children witnessed their father in his last moments. We have supported this family for several years with financial aid and with gifts for the children’s bar/bat mitzvahs. Recently Nadav celebrated his Bar Mitzvah, and we gave him a brand new laptop. 

Over the last 3 months, our efforts have been focused on providing basic essentials and gift cards to families in need. Here, some highlights from our recent activities.

Impact Report—April 2021 | Blog | Vision for Israel

“...I will turn their mourning into joy;
I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow.”

Recently we got to know the Shavo family. Boaz, the father, is 60 years old today. He can’t work due to his medical condition. 

In 1996 he was ambushed by radical terrorists and they stoned him. In self-defense, he responded by shooting at the ground to drive them away and one of the terrorists claimed that he got injured. This led to over 15 years of legal battles resulting in very big financial distress. But that was far from the end of the tragedy. 

Boaz then lost his wife and three of their children in a separate terror attack in 2002. Thankfully Boaz and four of his children survived. His son Asael tells a powerful story: 

“In the year 2002 a terrorist broke into our house and shot to death my mother and three of my brothers. I was shot in my right leg--three bullets left me severely wounded. My leg was amputated afterward. I was nine years old. My family went through a terrible trauma; our house was burnt down, I spent two years in the hospital following that terrible night.”

A few years ago, Boaz who was a medic, was called to a terror attack site, where he discovered that his son’s friend’s parents were murdered. 

 At the Shiva, he was trying to bring light, hope, and faith.

“My message is that the people of Israel are overcomers and are not afraid. In my case, they wanted to destroy my family—and still, I rose up again, despite the ongoing pain and difficulty. They murdered my wife and three children, but 4 survived, and after remarriage, we have triplets and the house is full of light. We adopted a son 7 years ago and truly there is a lot of joy. I always ask myself, what would Rachel want me to do? The drastic change between the life I had to the new life is hard, there is no school that teaches that.”

According to him, coping is difficult but you must get up on your feet.

“I relive the attack all the time. Every little event startles me. [When] I’m on a trip up north, I remember where my son hiked. My dear ones were born in Itamar and were murdered there, and I also buried them there. But we move on, that’s the answer. To raise a family and more families and more children, because the People of Israel is alive.”

Boaz is proud to tell his son’s Asah’el extraordinary success story, who was severely injured in the terror attack and lost his leg.

“He was 9 years old at the time, and he took control of himself. From the day that he woke up in intensive care, he always told me, dad, I want to do everything by myself. I told him, but you don’t have a leg. He insisted on jumping on one leg. 

Today he is a grown man. But in the first few years, I accompanied him every day with a lot of difficulties. Sometimes I carried him in my arms until he learned how to walk. Today he is an exceptional swimmer and also a basketball player in Israel’s Disabled Team and he represented Israel in the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics (2016).

Today it doesn’t bother him, he feels like he has 2 legs. He has fun, works, and teaches swimming. He finished his bachelor’s degree in Phy Ed at Wingate. He teaches children to swim and he managed to teach a girl who didn’t want to get out of a wheelchair to swim. I know that the whole subject of terror attacks still hurts him, but he goes on. That is the hope and that is the continuity.”

Boaz is such an inspiration to us—having lived through tragedies that most of us will never experience, yet keeping an optimistic and positive outlook on life. He has no income due to his injuries from the terror attack. Yet he now finds himself with a huge debt. We at Vision for Israel want to help alleviate some of this debt. Will you join us and help Boaz and his family get out of this huge debt?

VFI is supporting the family to cover their balanced debt of $65,000. Will you consider helping us to present them with a financial gift?

Learn more about Boaz here:
https://youtu.be/wkZMuZ7XGqw


Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. 

Recently we got to know the Shavo family. Boaz, the father, is 60 years old today. He survived several terror attacks and can’t work due to his medical condition.

Impact Story: Fighting Terror Through Incredible Hardship | Blog | Vision for Israel

Impact Story: Fighting Terror Through Incredible Hardship

“Is not this the fast that I choose: ...to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?”

There are exactly 30 days from Purim to Passover, and these two holidays have always held a special relationship. 

We commemorate Purim by reading the Megillah—telling the story of an anonymous orphan who became the queen of Persia. It’s the story of an attempt to exterminate a whole people—perpetrated by a hater of the Jewish people, who was serving as the king's advisor. 

We commemorate Passover by reading the Passover Haggadah—telling the story of Exodus, and how the Jewish people went from being slaves in Egypt—rejected and humiliated—to become God’s chosen people. 

Presently, we live in a time of bondage—a dark night of the soul. And while it may be comforting to distract ourselves from the burden, we cannot forget that these times of restriction—these opportunities for more fervent prayer and self-reflection—are important to our understanding of what freedom truly is. Light is best appreciated from the dark, and freedom is cast in more obvious contrast by the pressures of bondage and restriction. 

God’s word has a lot to say on the subject. We invite you to dwell on this passage, taking it fully to heart.

“For freedom Messiah has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1

Jews around the world open the reading of the Hagaddah (re-telling of the story of the exodus from Egypt) by declaring in Aramaic: Ha lachma anya di achalu avhatana b’ara d’mitzrayim..., which includes the line “All who are hungry, come and eat!”. In Hebrew lachma anya is the bread of the poor, the bread of affliction.

It is a beautiful gesture that expresses one of the core values of this holiday: everyone, especially aiming to the poor – no matter one’s income level – deserves to celebrate being free at Passover.


“This is the bread of affliction that our ancestors ate in the land of Egypt. All those who are hungry, let them enter and eat. All who are in need, let them come celebrate the Passover. Now we are here. Next year in the land of Israel. This year we are enslaved. Next year we will be free.” - Passover Haggadah

There is so much to hope for—in the coming months, and in the many years ahead as we continue to bless Israel and her people with the love of Yeshua. 

The Vision for Israel team is busy in the coming weeks, distributing essential aid for Passover to hundreds of families in need, as well as to those who were affected by acts of terror, single parents, new immigrants, lone soldiers, and Holocaust survivors.  The aid will be given in several locations in Jerusalem and the surrounding cities. We will also extend our hands to the southern and central regions of Israel.  

Our goal is to reach 1,000 families (an average of over 4,000 people) to provide them with essential supplies for Passover, the total sum of which will cost about $100,000. 

As we all look forward to the Passover, let’s take the opportunity to bless those who are hungry. After all, it is God’s desire for us to care for them. 

Will you help us continue this joyful work setting the oppressed and the needy free? Your continued support means the world to us, and to all the dear people of Israel who depend on the blessings we have been able to distribute, thanks to you.

“He who has a generous eye will be blessed, For he gives of his bread to the poor.”

The reading of the Hagaddah begins by declaring in Aramaic: Ha lachma anya..., which includes the line “All who are hungry, come and eat!”.Lachmaanya is the bread of affliction.

God Will Set Us Free Again | Blog | Vision for Israel

Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.

When we do our outreach, we are constantly interacting with recipients of our aid. This woman wished to remain anonymous but was willing to share some of her story with us. Adi* described her situation as desperate. She and her husband had found themselves in a difficult financial crisis after he’d lost his work as a bus driver, and she was left to care for the family through her work in a child care facility.

Their expenses remained the same: rent, utilities, food, and everything else it takes to raise a family and run a home—but their income became significantly restricted. Adi had become extremely anxious trying to figure out how to address the huge debt they accumulated. Even with the direct financial aid we offer at Vision for Israel, it wasn’t clear to her how to proceed.

Thankfully, we were able to offer them financial counselling services through our trusted non-profit partner, which combined with the aid itself to help make a much larger positive impact. Not only did they receive the money to give them a boost out of their situation, but the financial tools to use it wisely on their limited income.

At Vision for Israel, we aim to give all families in need the tools to fight their hardships, so they can have hope for a better future, and be better prepared for the road ahead. So we’re enrolling up to 120 households in a special programme that consists of 10 one-on-one, in-depth meetings with a qualified financial consultant. When they complete the course, the couple will receive a financial gift of $1000 to start them off strong.

Will you help us rescue the poor in Israel—giving them a chance to stabilise their families and dig themselves out of the hardships of the pandemic?

Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.

Adi described her situation as desperate. She and her husband had found themselves in a difficult financial crisis after he’d lost his work, and she was left to care for the family through her low-income work.

Impact Story: A Gift of Counsel | Blog | Vision for Israel

On a dreary day, the morning of the 7th light of Hanukkah, during a very dark year—the light was rekindled in our hearts. 
We chose Hanukkah to celebrate bar and bat mitzvah with these sweet children from terror survivor families because what better time to shine a light through the darkness?

Each year, we at Vision for Israel organise a moving, meaningful, and unforgettable event. 48 boys and girls came to the Millennium Centre for a theatrical guided tour.

Below is an abridged version of the letter we received afterward:

“I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude on behalf of the representative organisation and its members, to Vision for Israel, headed by Batya and Barry Segal, for your contribution to the success of the Bar and Bat Mitzvah 2020 event for children affected by acts of hostilities.

At the Bar and Bat Mitzvah event, 48 orphaned children, bereaved siblings, disabled children, and children of disabled parents, who were hit by missiles and Qassam rockets in the Gaza surroundings and southern Israel. Children who have lost their families, parents, and siblings in the various deadly attacks have participated in this celebration with us.

This project is an exciting, powerful, and unforgettable experience for families and children, especially this year in light of the Corona crisis, where children who reached their bar/bat mitzvah age do not get to experience and celebrate an exciting event that is so important to them.


Vision for Israel contributed to the Bar and Bat Mitzvah event 113,141 ILS (US $25,415) for:


Theatrical performance of "The Suitcase" 

Thank you for the great effort and investment, for the professionalism and full partnership in the activities for the welfare of the victims of hostilities.


 With deep appreciation for the assistance in the implementation of various projects for the benefit of the members of the organisation. May there be more generous and willing donors and, like the directors of Vision for Israel, Batya and Barry Segal.“

Gratitude is one of the simplest but most powerful things humans can do to each other

Ro’ee Cohen
Director-General of the Organisation of Victims of Hostilities

The success of each event we organise is measured by one thing—what each person takes with him/her from the event and carries in their memory. All of this would not be possible without your incredible support! Because of you, we were able to lift their spirits and give them an embrace from afar so they know they are not alone.

 On behalf of the children, we say Thank you!

This Bar and Bat Mitzvah project is an exciting, powerful, and unforgettable experience for families and children, especially this year in light of the Corona crisis.

Enormous Impact on a Very Special Day | Blog | Vision for Israel

What is a homeland? Is it the place where you were born and raised? Is it the place where you currently live? Or is it the place where you feel most at home?
Most of the lone soldiers in Israel originate from the US, Canada, UK, and South America. And they came here to serve, without family or friends. 
Many Jewish youths around the world feel a strong need for a homeland—a place where they can feel at home, where society is their family, and where they can express their Jewish identity. 

They dream of making Aliyah and feel a sense of duty to serve in the IDF and to contribute to the safety of the people of Israel. But fulfilling this dream can be a great challenge, involving a disconnection from their natural environment, and their family and friends. It takes the willingness to start a new life.

During Hanukkah, we took a trip to a Warm House for lone soldiers—a place for them to congregate, and warm their hearts. We gave them some Hanukkah gifts: toiletries, towels, and financial vouchers to purchase anything that they might need. The soldiers were delighted to receive these items and support.

Like many good people who support them along the way, we at Vision for Israel also feel admiration towards these young men and women—as well as a responsibility to stand by their side and support them. We thank them for their dedicated service—and you, for your unwavering support for these special young people.


Many lone soldiers in Israel originate from the US, Canada, UK, and South America. They came here to serve, without family or friends. During Hanukkah, we took a trip to a Warm House for lone soldiers and gave them Hanukkah gifts.

The Warmth of Home for Hanukkah | Blog | Vision for Israel

On a dreary day, the morning of the 7th light of Hanukkah, during a very dark year—the light was rekindled in our hearts. 

We chose Hanukkah to celebrate bar and bat mitzvah with these sweet children from terror victim families because what better time to shine a light through the darkness?

Their families have been through so much in their lives, and despite the restrictions of Covid-19, we didn’t give up. We were determined to do everything to give them a wonderful day of joyous and moving activity—even in the shadow of Covid.

The celebration of Bar/Bat Mitzvah is a huge milestone for Jewish children, and each child deserves to celebrate this event and feel the special meaning of the coming-of-age of Mitzvot.

Sadly, not every family can give their child a festive and honourable event. Such is commonly the case with terror victim families—who are often in deep pain, amid a long and difficult rehabilitation process, and suffering from financial distress.

Each year, we at Vision for Israel organise a moving, meaningful, and unforgettable event. This year, 45 boys and girls came to the Millennium Centre for a fun-filled day that included a theatrical guided tour.

The guests were divided into 4 small groups, with a space in the building dedicated to each group—maintaining social distance from the other groups. Entertainment was provided by Hamizvada (The Suitcase) Theatrical Tours, who performed for each group.

The actors came with a suitcase, where they have all the equipment and costumes for the show. Each one of the actors presented something special from a specific era in the Jewish people’s history in Israel.

As the event came to an end, each child was called forth to receive gifts before going home. Each child received useful, high-quality gifts, including a Teffilin set, Siddur (prayer book), candlesticks, and more. The excitement peaked as each child received an iPad.

The success of each event we organise is measured by one thing—what each person takes with him/her from the event and carries in their memory. All of this would not be possible without your incredible support! Because of you, we were able to lift their spirits and give them an embrace from afar, so they know they are not alone.

On behalf of the children, we say Thank you!


Bar/Bat Mitzvahs are a huge milestone for Jewish children, and each child deserves to feel the special meaning of the coming-of-age of Mitzvot.

Symbols of Hope in a Time of Darkness | Blog | Vision for Israel

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, "I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”

Our Vision for Israel team and volunteers just had another magical day of giving, this time as part of Clothing Day for Holocaust survivors.

Holocaust survivors in Israel live off very small stipends, and many of them require expensive medicines to get by. The cost of living in Israel can be a heavy burden on them.

So after weeks of preparation—hand sorting through thousands of clothing items and packing dozens of packages—we finally loaded all the packages into our vehicles and went out for distribution.

We were so pleased to see that dozens of Holocaust survivors came to the event to choose clothing items that are to their liking. The choices included coats, shirts, pants, winter clothes, jackets, undergarments, pyjamas, and more. 

The event was, of course, organised following the strict Covid-19 instructions and limitations that were in place—with an open-air layout and small groups of people allowed together at one time. 

We were very excited to meet them and to see the joy and delight on their faces. Even the weather agreed—blessing us all with a clear blue sky, and the warm sun for our special day.



 Each one of the survivors left the place with a bag full of clothing items that fit them and their taste. In return, they left us with words of gratitude and smiles to carry us through during this difficult time.

Clothed in Compassion | Blog | Vision for Israel

Yatbenash and her family made Aliyah from Ethiopia in 2004. Her family consists of her parents, and her four children; ages 22, 19, 15, and 5. When the family arrived in Israel, they first lived in an absorption centre, later moving into one of Jerusalem's poor neighbourhoods. 

In 2015 Yatbenash came to the welfare office because of marital problems, and conflict between her husband and their eldest son. The difficulties between father and son affected the whole family and put a strain on their relationship as well. 

In their relationship roles, her husband was the only one who made decisions, leaving Yatbenash a bystander with no voice. When it escalated to sustained domestic violence, she didn’t know what to do—but after a particularly abusive encounter, she decided she’d had enough and called the police. 

Yatbenash works hard to provide for the family but is facing many hardships—both financial and emotional. She does everything by herself, without financial or emotional support from family or friends. 

She cannot afford to cover all her expenses and payments on her modest income, and her husband doesn't always support her financially with household expenses and bills. Despite all the difficulties, Yatbenash pushes forward—devoting herself to providing for her children. 

Yatbenash and her family made Aliyah from Ethiopia in 2004. When the family arrived in Israel, they first lived in an absorption centre, later moving into one of Jerusalem's poor neighbourhoods. 

Aliyah from Ethiopia | Blog | Vision for Israel

For thousands of years, the Jewish people lived in exile—suffering persecution, and longing to return home to Israel. And over that time, despite incredible odds, the people have managed to maintain their identity—even as they assimilated into life within the diaspora.

No matter who they were—ultra-orthodox to secular from all levels of society, and even many Christians—it has been understood that a return to the land is a birth right that belongs to the people, even before the state of Israel was officially re-established in 1948.

Many people, including Batya’s parents who were Yemenite Jews, have endured the gruelling months-long walk in the desert just to come home to Israel. Many others weren’t as fortunate and died along the way.

But why do they do it? For what reason would a people undergo such incredible hardship? 
Faith, of course. Faith that the days of the Messiah have come—and they want to be there for it. 
Since the modern state of Israel was re-established, some 1.8 million people have made Aliyah—originating from all over the world.

With the vast droves of humanity converging on the land, from all walks of life, it’s easy to see where difficulties can lie. Many of them do not speak Hebrew, as they have lived their entire lives (or even generations) away from Israel.

Other customs and formalities of life in Israel may strike them as hard to understand as well. Differing laws, tax structures, governmental controls, and even societal norms can make a formidable barrier for Jews of the diaspora making Aliyah.

It’s vital that we help these people find their way home. 

That’s why we’ve been working for decades—together with you, our heroic partners—to provide direct aid to Jews from all over the world who take on the task of making a new home here in Israel. 

Barry received a call from a good friend and Bible teacher who invited him to Israel, to make it his home. It didn’t take too long for Barry to realize there are so many verses in the Bible referring to the return of the Jews from the diaspora. One particular verse spoke to his heart: “I will bring them from the East and from the west...”

Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your descendants from the east, And gather you from the west

He left his career, and entire family behind. His father asked him to reconsider and stay in the USA.


But Barry had made up his mind, as he felt Israel is a home for the Jewish people. After the Holocaust, there was no doubt in his mind that it was the only safe place for the Jewish people.

He arrived with a suitcase, 20 cans of tuna, and $100 to his name. He studied Hebrew in Jerusalem, then went on to find a job, and start a business. Later, he married Batya, and established his current vocation of compassion, whereby so many people are blessed.

Together, we’ve provided aid to thousands of immigrants—from Russia to Ethiopia, and other countries—aimed at giving them a sense of home. Through educational programs for their children, special welcome baskets, assistance for new mothers with baby gift packs, clothing, toys, books, household items; we’ve opened our arms to accept these weary sojourners—and showed them the love of Yeshua (Jesus) firsthand.

Thank you for making this outreach possible, and for everything you do to support those seeking refuge in the name of God. 

For thousands of years, the Jewish people have lived in exile—suffering persecution, and longing for Israel. And now, despite incredible odds, it’s time to come home.

Coming Home—to a Brand New Life | Blog | Vision for Israel

Over 7,000 lone soldiers serve in the IDF, most of them in combat units.

But what exactly is a lone soldier?

Lone soldiers in the IDF come from many backgrounds: A soldier coming from a distressed family, who is unable to take care of him or herself; a soldier from abroad, who came to Israel to serve the country and is here without any support; the common thread among them is twofold—a deep commitment to service for their country, and loneliness.

On Shabbats and holidays, when all their friends get to go back to a warm and caring home—to dad's hug, mom's food and treats, to someone doing the laundry and ironing for them—these soldiers come to an empty, cold house.

At Vision for Israel, we’ve supported hundreds of lone soldiers over the years. Holiday gift cards, for example, have allowed them to warm their hearts by celebrating with food on the holiday table—just like their peers.

The commander of the Golani Commando Unit, some of whose soldiers received assistance from Vision for Israel for the holidays this year, sent us a moving Certificate of Appreciation, saying, "[Vision for Israel is] always here for us for any assistance, support, and guidance."

He shared with us a few personal stories from the aid recipients:

Amir* lives in a house for lone soldiers. He was born into an ultra-Orthodox family in Bnei-Brak, and due to his difficulties in studying Torah, he was called the black sheep in the family. At the age of 18, he was forced into an arranged marriage against his will, and about a year later he became a father to a son. 

Amir felt no joy in his heart. He felt he was out of place, and decided to divorce his ultra-Orthodox wife and embark on secular life, hoping to find his place in the world. His parents opposed vehemently, were angry, and even severed ties with him. Amir has not been in contact with his parents for about 4 years. He enlisted in the Golani Unit and now dedicates all his time and energy to defending the country. In his few exits from the base, he does his best to see his little son.

Benni* immigrated to Israel from Romania at the age of 14, along with his mother and brother, after his father abandoned the family and severed ties with them. When they arrived in Israel, his mother's mental state was difficult, and she was unable to raise her children on her own. 

She informed Benni that she would no longer support him as a mother, that she was disconnecting from him, and that he had to manage on his own. He moved from house to house and from one boarding school to another, and lived for years without a place that he can call home. Recently Benni and his father renewed communication, but the relationship with his mother is still severed. Benni supports himself entirely, without any help.

*Names have been changed

Over 7,000 lone soldiers serve in the IDF, most of them in combat units. They come from many backgrounds to serve the country and are here without any support.

A Welcome Support for Lone Soldiers | Blog | Vision for Israel

And amid this busy and festive time, Israel continues to reel from the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic. 

At Vision for Israel, our team has been working hard to help prepare as many families as possible for this time of increased activity, with the additional pressure of financial distress. Many of these families are experiencing joblessness for the first time, and are unsure how to cope with the new pressures of low income, unpaid leave, and medical problems. 

It’s important for us to provide these dear families some relief, to allow them to survive in these difficult times, and make it possible for them to have food on the holiday table.

Over the last few weeks, dozens of needy families have been invited to the Millennium Centre, to receive a NIS 300 (USD $90) gift card. 

There, we met single mothers, some with many children, new immigrant families facing assimilation difficulties, and many other families facing financial difficulties due to the physiological and mental health problems of their family members.

One recipient told us that she was going to go shopping right away using the gift card. We made it clear to her that the essence of the assistance was shopping for the holidays, but she explained that her husband was very ill and that caring for him did not leave her enough time to shop and run errands. 

Therefore, she preferred to buy products that do not spoil, such as honey and frozen meat, so that when the holiday approaches, she can make a relatively small purchase in the little time that is available to her.

Especially in these difficult times, when the coronavirus affects so many people, it remains important for us to allow distressed families to celebrate the holidays joyfully, with enough food on their table.

At Vision for Israel, our team has been working hard to help prepare as many families as possible for this time of increased activity, with the additional pressure of financial distress.

New Challenges for the High Holidays | Blog | Vision for Israel

Do not cast me off in the time of old age; Do not forsake me when my strength fails. 

Life is lonely for Holocaust survivors these days. For them, advanced age, limited mobility, and chronic conditions have long presented challenges—and the pandemic has only added to the risk of social interaction for this vulnerable cohort.


Panic buttons—have served as a literal lifeline, offering security and peace of mind for a population who spend most of their time alone.


In recent years, we have partnered with the Foundation for the Benefit of Holocaust Victims, and have run an initiative to fund panic button service (they require a subscription service to operate) in the homes of Holocaust survivors.


So far, we’ve enabled about 800 Holocaust survivors to call immediately for help (doctor or ambulance) in any case of distress—24 hours a day, 365 days a year—whether living alone in their homes, or in sheltered housing.

Avraham* is an 86-year-old Holocaust survivor living in Jerusalem who has received panic button services from us since 2015. 

Avraham has a disability in his legs and suffered a terrible fall about eight months ago. Thankfully, he was able to call for help using his panic button, and medics arrived with an ambulance. He sustained a serious injury to his head, requiring an operation to repair. Today, he’s thankful to have survived:
"I was rocking between life and death,” he said, adding: "The button is next to me all the time—if God forbid something happens to me,  I know I should press it. It gives me [a sense of] security. I am very grateful for the dedicated service."**

When the war broke out in Yugoslavia, Avraham’s father was deported to a concentration camp, where he eventually perished. Avraham was only seven years old at the time. He, his mother, and three brothers were then removed from their home.


Too poor for shoes, he spent four years walking without them—leading to his eventual leg disability. His three brothers died during the war, and he and his mother stayed with the partisans until the fighting finally ended.
 After the war, Avraham remained in Yugoslavia, married, and had two daughters. He became an educator and worked for 36 years as a music teacher for teenagers in Bosnia. He immigrated to Israel in 1996 with his family.

He currently lives alone and has two daughters, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. 
 Deeply lonely, he has been assigned several volunteers over the years. Avraham keeps letters and pictures of everyone.

Unfortunately, the Foundation for the Benefit of Holocaust Victims, with whom we partner on this service, has not yet been able to raise all the funding required to provide emergency button service for 2021 and beyond.


In the absence of sufficient donations, there is no guarantee that the channel will continue to exist—and there is a tangible concern that thousands of existing subscribers will have to be disconnected. No new subscribers have been added since 2018, due to an existing funding shortfall.


We need your help so that we can continue to allow existing subscribers the opportunity to benefit from the service that is so essential for them.


The cost of financing the service for a year for each Holocaust survivor is 450 NIS or about $130 USD.

In a telephone survey conducted for the Foundation in May 2019 by the Smith Research Institute, among a representative sample of Holocaust survivors using the button service:

93% of all panic button owners indicated that they received the type of response that suited their needs

64% of all panic button owners indicated that the service gives them a sense of security

42% of respondents are certain or think they will not continue the service if the programme is terminated

We appreciate your prayers, and any financial help you can offer to help us continue to fund this life-saving service. Will you join us in extending security and safety to Holocaust survivors in need?

*Name changed for privacy
**Translated from Dan Lavi's article from Yisrael Hayom

Life is lonely for Holocaust survivors these days. Advanced age, limited mobility, and chronic conditions have long presented challenges—and the pandemic has added the risk of social interaction.

Holocaust Survivors Brace for Another Harrowing Challenge | Blog | Vision for Israel

Holocaust Survivors Brace for Another Harrowing Challenge

Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause.

As conversations continue around the world about the role of systemic racism in policy and policing, a growing number of parallels have emerged between Israel, and its ally to the West—the United States. 

 Both nations boast strong national pride, deep faith traditions, and diverse cultural makeup. They also similarly struggle with issues of inequality, despite the rich diversity they enjoy. 

 Today, we’re examining the situation in Israel, and how some officials are acting to make their home safer, and more equitable for all her citizens. 

Immigrant Absorption Minister Leads a ‘Wake-up Call’

The killing of African-American George Floyd while in police custody on May 25, and the massive anti-racism protests that event unleashed—both in the US and around the world—has struck a chord with Israel’s Ethiopian community. 
 “We need the whole system to wake up,” said newly appointed Immigrant Absorption Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata.

 Tamano-Shata is considered a ground-breaker and a leader in the Ethiopian community in Israel. She is the granddaughter of Kais Shato Maharat, who comes from a long line of prominent spiritual leaders among Ethiopian Jewry, a sixth-generation descendant of Abba Meheri Sutal, a Jewish monk who lived and worked in Ethiopia in the 19th century and served as the spiritual leader for the Beta Israel community.

 Deputy Public Security Minister Desta “Gadi” Yevarkan, himself an Ethiopian Jew, took to Facebook to condemn the killing of 46-year-old Floyd, calling it “one of the most racist, cruel and deadly events ever recorded” and noting that “police violence against blacks has touched many countries in the world.”

 Although the Israeli police are tasked with making sure that people feel secure and protected, Yeverkan wrote, often “white Israeli citizens feel safe when they see a police car in their neighbourhood, while black Israeli citizens feel unsafe.”

 Last year, widespread protests rocked Israel when tens of thousands of Ethiopian Jews took to the streets following the shooting and death of 19-year old Solomon Tekah at the hands of an off-duty police officer. Protesters blocked roads, burned tires, and, in one incident, burned a car at Tel Aviv’s busy Azrieli Junction.

 Tekah’s death came six months after Yehuda Biadga, 24, a mentally ill Ethiopian Israeli, was shot and killed by police who say he charged an officer while brandishing a knife. His death led to demonstrations throughout Tel Aviv.

 May 2015 saw similar protests erupt following the beating of Ethiopian-Israeli soldier Damas Pakada. Those protests devolved into riots in which police officers fired stun grenades, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse the demonstrators, who threw rocks and glass bottles at policemen and also vandalised some storefronts.

 Rivka Demoza, a resident of Haifa, said: “It’s hard for me to see the footage from the United States. It’s hard because I think ‘What if I was there? What if I was visiting?’ I think as a tourist I wouldn’t want to go there. All my friends are sharing posts and talking about the cases from Israel and the US.”

 Demoza recalled how her younger brother left home one evening to hang out with friends and was confronted by two police officers while waiting for a cab outside their home. The officers refused to believe that he lived there, even after seeing his ID card, she said, adding that if her uncle had not been a police officer himself, her brother could have been in real trouble.

 “The situation isn’t so different [in the two countries].” said Shula Mola, former chairperson of the Association for Ethiopian Jews, “Violence is violence and racism is racism and when a white person has the power to kill someone black it’s the same, it doesn’t make a difference here or there.”

Statistics show significant inequalities between Ethiopian-Israelis and the rest of the population.

 Ethiopian soldiers are sent to military-prison at a disproportionately higher rate than other groups and are arrested in civilian life at a higher rate than the general population. In 2017, approximately four percent of Israel Defence Forces soldiers came from the Ethiopian community, yet they accounted for 15.07% of female and 10.78% of male prisoners, according to the Association of Ethiopian Jews.

 According to a recent report by the government’s Anti-Racism Coordinating Unit, the number of complaints of racial discrimination it receives doubled in 2019, with 37% of such charges coming from the Ethiopian community. The report also noted that while Ethiopian Jews comprise 1.7% of the population, their arrest rate stands at 3.27%. The unit was set up on the recommendation of a commission established by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the wake of the 2015 protests.

 In February, several police officers were removed from their posts in the southern city of Kiryat Malachi after it emerged that they had mocked and disparaged people of Ethiopian origin in a WhatsApp group, including one young man who had been brought to the police station, bloodied and in handcuffs.

 “As a human being and a black woman, I can tell you that a lot of black people around the world and also in Israel can [identify] with what’s happening in the US, as relating to their own experiences," Tamano-Shata said.

 She added that she’d told Public Security Minister Amir Ohana he needed to remove problematic officers from the force.
 “Someone who is racist cannot be in the police. Someone who is a criminal cannot be in the police,” she stated. Things in Israel have improved since 2015 but “unfortunately it’s not enough,” she said.

 Calling for “affirmative action” and an end to separate classes and programmes for Ethiopian students, she said that when people are separated, “they start to believe that they are different and lesser than others.”

 But while the fight against racism will be a “long struggle” that will only be won with state intervention, many in the Netanyahu administration are sympathetic, she said.

 “The situation in the US is much worse and the history is different. In Israel, there is a possibility that the political system can fix racism faster, smarter, and more efficiently than in America. We just need the will and leadership.”
 “I believe in Israel we can make big changes and be an example for the rest of the world.” (TOI / IH / VFI)

Several times a week, the Vision for Israel team goes out to distribute hundreds of food bags to needy families in the Jerusalem and Modi'in areas. When preparing food packages, we take into account the needs of the communities we help—so for the Ethiopian community, we include staples they're accustomed to, such as teff, Shiro, rice, and red lentils.

During our last trip, we met some very lovely people. Sadly, due to differences in the native language, custom, and other formal differences, their absorption into Israeli society can take years—and make financial survival very difficult. Many within the Ethiopian community are forced to live off a low-income allowance, and severe poverty is common.

Ariel, a team member involved in this mission, reported, "There was an incredibly positive atmosphere, and many people greeted us, wished us a good income, health and that we will always be on the giving end. Due to the heavy weight of the packages—approx. 12kg—the elderly had a hard time carrying them, so we carried the packages for them all the way to their doorstep. We also brought the packages into the homes of people with disabilities of course."

Thanks to our generous donors and lovely volunteers, hungry people in our community are receiving nourishment for their bodies, and relief for their soul. 

Today, we’re examining the situation in Israel, and how some officials are acting to make their home safer, and more equitable for all her citizens.

Aid to the Ethiopian Community | Blog | Vision for Israel

Aid to the Ethiopian Community & Issues of Inequality

Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Without question, the world is a different place than before March 2020—when most countries around the globe began their social distancing, quarantines, shutdowns, and other measures designed to ‘flatten the curve’ of the Coronavirus pandemic.

 And with some of the restrictions beginning to relax in Israel, it’s tempting to breathe a sigh of relief and assume that everything is back as it should be. But as you may recall, the economy in Israel—particularly as it worked for the poor—has been under serious strain.

 Resumption of daily life is happening, and will continue to happen—but the effects of job loss and unemployment, the rising welfare rolls, and other important economic indicators will take serious time and attention before a full recovery can be made. Health-wise, we may be out of the woods, but economically—Israel is very much on the ropes.

Health Recovery in Progress, Economic Recovery in Doubt

In the midst of the State of Israel’s reopening plan, a new survey finds that 40% of Israelis are having trouble paying for basic expenses as requests made to the Ministry of Welfare have increased by 50%.

 The survey, conducted by the IFCJ and the Geocartography Institute, paints an alarming picture of the aftermath of the coronavirus crisis. The survey was conducted among 600 Jewish and Arab respondents and serves as a representative sample of the population in Israel.
 “The survey results serve to underscore what most experts already suspected: Even though the medical emergency for the majority of the Israeli people is winding down, the economic and social impact caused by the COVID-19 crisis has been devastating” Yael Eckstein, President and CEO of the IFCJ said.

One-quarter of survey participants (24.7%) were put on unpaid leave or dismissed from their jobs, and among 14.1% of the couples, both members of the couple lost their income. 

About 40% of participants are facing difficulties in paying for basic expenditures. One out of ten Israelis (9.6%) is having trouble buying food. One-tenth of Israelis (9.3%) reported difficulty paying their mortgage or rent and 8.6% have trouble paying bills such as electricity, water, gas, and municipal taxes.

A tenth of the survey participants is in danger of being evicted from their homes or having their electricity or water turned off. 

Meanwhile, 42.6% of the survey participants cannot depend on their family members or friends for economic help, with about 13% already getting, or planning to request, assistance in the near future from non-profits or social service departments. (INN / VFI)

Health and Welfare Ministries to Cut Budgets

Israel’s new government was asked to approve a 1.5% budget cut, intended to fund the addition of new ministries, and the ministers and deputy ministers who will serve in them. It plans to distribute the cuts evenly across all ministries.

 Among them, the Welfare Ministry is expected to lose 3.6 million shekels from its budget, as well as 15 employees. There will also be cuts to the budgets of the National Insurance Institute, and the Israeli Employment Service, which are on the front lines helping Israelis recover financially from the coronavirus lockdown. The Health Ministry will lose 4.3 million shekels from its budget, along with 23 employees.

 The funds cut from the ministries' budgets will be used for the new ministries, as well as to open a Housing Headquarters in the Construction and Housing Ministry and a Planning Headquarters in the Interior Ministry. Each of these headquarters will have conditions similar to that of the Finance Ministry's Housing Headquarters. (INN / VFI)

Israel’s Welfare Services ‘On the Brink of Collapse'

Social Workers' Union Chairwoman Inbal Hermoni sent a warning letter to Finance Minister Yisrael Katz (Likud) and Welfare Minister Itzik Shmuli (Labor), warning them that social services are on the brink of collapse due to the coronavirus crisis, and the expected budget cuts.

 "The State of Israel is in the midst of a social services crisis," she wrote. "This can be seen by the overload in the number of families being managed by each social worker (between 100-400 families per social worker), by the acute lack of workers, with 1,000 social worker positions waiting to be filled, by the lack of resources and response in the community, the closure of frameworks providing services, the lack of response to tenders which the Welfare Ministry puts out to outsource services, and more."

 "The coronavirus crisis brought with it a rise in the number of unemployed, as well as a rise in the emotional stress for the entire population, a deterioration in the mental state of populations which suffer emotional and functional problems during normal times, a rise in problems in parental functioning, in the violence...in family units, a rise in the number of people addicted to dangerous substances, and in general a dramatic rise in the number of families who require aid from social services and an increase in the needs of families which were already receiving social services before the crisis.

 "During this period, we are again witnessing how crucial social work and social services are to maintaining the fabric and strength of society and handling the national challenges facing the State of Israel. We were therefore horrified to hear that cuts are expected to the number of positions and the resources of the Welfare Ministry at this time! At this time the response and the aid budgets should be expanded in order to allow Israeli society to cope during this difficult time, and certainly, there should not be cuts that will come at the expense of the residents of the entire State of Israel, especially at the expense of the weaker populations which require aid now, more than ever.
 "It is my obligation to warn the State of Israel regarding the threat that social services will collapse, which will have serious consequences and almost certainly also cause a loss of life," she concluded. (INN / VFI)

COVID-19 has disproportionately affected those who live in poverty—particularly Israel’s growing immigrant community. With job discontinuation/reduction, lack of family support, and communication difficulties all piling on, many risk an already-dire health situation becoming an issue of food and housing insecurity.

 Recently, we at Vision for Israel went to distribute clothing and dry food packages for immigrant families—forced to live in crowded conditions (especially dangerous during a pandemic), many of them suffered from serious health problems as well.

 Founders Batya and Barry Segal went along to help, and to meet some of the families and got to know them personally. They met a lovely family of 6, with a girl suffering from Asthma. The father works at a retail store and is the sole financial provider for the family. 

 Before COVID-19, he only earned the equivalent of $2100 USD per month—and since then, cuts to his work have reduced that even more.

 They also met the single mother of a 4-year-old girl, who had made Aliyah from Ethiopia in 1987. Due to postpartum depression, she has been on a steady regime of medication and therapy to this day. Since the father is not an Israeli citizen, she isn’t entitled to receive alimony from Social Security in Israel—and due to a car accident she was in about three years ago, she suffers from occasional loss of consciousness. This severely impacts her ability to work and provide for her small family. 

 The poverty in Israel was terrible prior to the crisis, and it has only become worse since—and with the announced cuts to welfare programmes, and the continuing economic crisis—it’s become clear that non-profits and other NGOs will have to pick up where the government can’t.

 If you’d like to learn more about what we’re doing to help the needy in Israel, click the button below to explore our programmes, or to get involved.

In the midst of the State of Israel’s reopening plan, a new survey finds that 40% of Israelis are having trouble paying for basic expenses as requests made to the Ministry of Welfare have increased by 50%.

Recovering Israel: Trading Health Crisis for Economic Malaise | Blog | Vision for Israel

Helping Lone Soldiers

We salute our soldiers and stand by our commitment to improve their lives.

"[We thank you] for the meaningful donation to the soldiers and commanders of the Golani Brigade towards the upcoming Tishrei holidays. We appreciate and respect [the fact] that you are always there for us, for every support aid, and for accompanying us."

~ Barak Khiram Commander, Golani Brigade

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?

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