"A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge."

During July and August, when the children were resting and recharging their batteries in preparation for the new school year, we at Vision for Israel were hard at work. Amid the summer months, we are known to distribute high-quality school bags and stationery sets to children from families in need.

And this year, we were able to reach a variety of places in the country. Among them were the southern cities that suffered from rocket attacks during Operation Guardian of the Walls —areas devastated by terrorism, and refugee centers.

The parents that we helped expressed endless gratitude, and the children were very excited about their new supplies. We were so thrilled to be with them and glad we could help.

We received a touching letter from one of the families, which we would like to share with you. The family said:


“We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping our daughter who is going into first grade with a backpack, as well as our daughter who is going into fifth grade. This is a big help for us and great kindness. May you be blessed and may God give you strength, health, and joy to continue your blessed work.”

Vision for Israel is committed to distributing high-quality school bags and stationery to kids in need. This prepares them for a successful school year.

Pack to School 2021 | Blog | Vision for Israel

Arazim School, in Jerusalem, is a special place for kids. It educates 76 boys from first grade up to sixth grade with special needs. 

Over the years, we’ve supported the school's home economics class. But now, due to Covid, the school can't hold these classes anymore. The school has decided to change the work outline in the science course, to adapt to the shifting demands of the pandemic.
So we pivoted with them—to support the science program instead. 

 The children there follow a program that focuses on science, independent research, and experiential learning—while immersed in the types of technology that will be relevant to them in their future careers.

 At Vision for Israel, we responded by donating science kits, which included 3 microscopes, 3 quality binoculars, an electric globe—as well as 2 research kits that will be used for science classes at the school so that children can experiment, explore, discover, and experience the world around them up close.

 Thank you for your support, and for making this investment in the youth of Jerusalem possible.

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?

Arazim School, in Jerusalem, is a special place for kids. Vision for Israel recently donated science equipment to support the science program.

Life changed in an instant. Financially, mentally, physically—from that ill-fated moment onward, their lives were cast into disarray. And now, it’s up to us to help them pick up the pieces.

When young members from these families enroll in higher education, they literally cling to life, and to the future—with a tremendous effort to rehabilitate themselves and acquire a profession that will help them stand on their own two feet and support their family with dignity.

Architecture, building engineering, electrical engineering, computers, special needs education teaching, and more…

This is their answer to terrorism. It’s their victory over acts of hatred, through the love of life and the strong desire to succeed.

Our team has always been motivated by the desire to give to the needy. But the opportunity to distribute scholarships to students from families affected by terrorism is particularly meaningful. 

Every year, it warms our hearts to see these young people, whose families have been so badly hurt—determined to build their future.

For six years now we have been a part of their success. And to date, we have helped 420 students fulfill their dream, through scholarships distributed at an event held in collaboration with the Organization for Israel's Terror Victims.

At this year's event, Vision for Israel distributed scholarships to 76 students—Jews, and Arabs. Due to the Ministry of Health's instructions, we had to hold the event outside, which didn’t diminish in the least the festive and joyous atmosphere.

Talking to the students, we learned about the difficult experiences they went through: infiltration of terrorists into their home, Molotov cocktails thrown at them, terrorists who detonated themselves next to them, missiles that hit them, being orphaned from parents, the death of siblings and children, and other inconceivable traumas.

Sarit* and her father were injured in a terror attack in 2001 when she was 17. Terrorists shot at her car. They were both injured, with Sarit in critical condition.

The period after the attack was very difficult—both mentally and physically. She underwent several surgeries, which resulted in additional health complications.

But today, Sarit is married with six children—and is the director of the Hila program for ultra-Orthodox girls and at-risk youth.

When young members of terror victim families enroll in higher education, they cling to life and the future—with a tremendous effort to rehabilitate themselves.

A Better Future for Terror Survivors | Blog | Vision for Israel

Every summer, our Vision for Israel team works vigorously to distribute school bags to children from distressed families throughout the country, and from all sectors and communities—religious and secular, Arab and Ethiopian, new immigrants, victims of terrorism, at-risk children, asylum seekers, migrant workers, and more.

The goal has been to reach every needy child we can and to make sure they start the new school year as equals among their classmates—able to concentrate on their studies and succeed.


At the distributions, our team met families who were suffering from very difficult financial situations—parents unable to support their children due to disability, single-parent families in which the father refuses to pay alimony, and some with many children who are supported only by Social Security.

One family, in particular, touched our hearts at the distribution—a single mother, doing everything she can to support her son throughout the many difficulties they have in life. 

Their son Gabriel* was included in the "Babysitter" program a few months after he was born, so that she could continue to work. Gabriel, who did not speak at all until the age of three, was diagnosed with autism, following a lengthy series of tests.

In January 2017, the father unexpectedly left home, taking the family savings with him. His departure was devastating for Gabriel's emotional state, not to mention the mother's.

But despite the enormous difficulty, she persevered—continuing to take care of Gabriel's special needs, and his integration into an appropriate educational setting.

More hardship struck as she was later fired from her job, and became recognized as a victim of human trafficking—she had been abducted and tortured in Sinai after fleeing her country.

She has since found a new job and is managing to keep her head above the water for the sake of her beloved son and his special needs.

And thanks to the care of his mother, with the help of a social worker, Gabriel now studies in kindergarten—where he is making solid progress. He functions better and is very much loved by the other children and the staff.

This is one of the countless stories we hear each time we have a distribution—and one of the reasons why this project is so special to us. 

The ability to give these children a chance to start the school year with a schoolbag and study equipment, just like everyone else, gives us great satisfaction—and it’s heartwarming to see the children's eyes glistening with joy, and their parents' enthusiasm for the quality and variety of the schoolbags. 

The light in their eyes is indeed the fuel that motivates us to continue working—with the help of our generous donors—for all the needy in Israel.

*Name has been changed 

Every summer, Vision for Israel works to distribute school bags to children from distressed families throughout the country and all sectors and communities.

Promise for a Fresh Start – Pack to School 2020 | Blog | Vision for Israel

Promise for a Fresh Start – Pack to School 2020

Despite the many uncertainties and hardships forced upon us by the pandemic, many children are preparing to take an exciting step—entry into the first grade.

And with a great many families suffering from unemployment and financial distress due to the Coronavirus, we’ve been working extra hard to ensure that school children have a chance at feeling a sense of normality as we approach the school year.  

 Kids desperately want to feel like they fit in with their peers, despite the hardships their parents may face, so we’re proud to do something to help make a difference for them.

This year, we’re distributing high-quality, orthopedic trolley-style school-bags—along with a water bottle, lunch box, and stationery. 

Recently, a concentrated distribution of these schoolbags was held in the Kiryat-Yovel and Har-Nof neighborhoods in Jerusalem and Sderot.

 To comply with the social distancing guidelines during the distributions, each family came into the room separately and chose a backpack. Both parents and children were overjoyed.

a single father, whose wife had left him to raise their four children alone. He had to move in with his elderly parents, living in harsh conditions.

a single mother with two children, one of whom has special needs and suffers from severe disorders. She works long hours, living in public housing while struggling to support her family.

another single mother with two children whose family is in distress due to her sexual assault. Despite having multiple jobs, she was struggling financially and in need of a lot of support.

Our team is happy to report: "the children and parents loved the schoolbags—they were thrilled about the images imprinted on them (SpongeBob and soccer for the boys and princesses for the girls), and they were excited to open the bags’ trolley handles and the different compartments. They were even happier to discover more school supplies inside the school bags."

 Your donations have been vital to promote equal opportunities among the young students. Together, we’re doing our part to narrow the achievement gap for all the children in Israel.

Due to COVID, we’ve been working extra hard to ensure that school children have a chance at feeling a sense of normality as we approach the school year.

A Grade Above: Critical Supplies to Start the Year Strong | Blog | Vision for Israel

A Grade Above: Critical Supplies to Start the Year Strong

At-risk children face enormous difficulties—commonly due to dysfunction, neglect, or abuse in their homes. And since these precious children need so much support, our organization cares for their needs and well-being in a variety of ways.

This year, we contributed to a festive and luxurious lunch event for at-risk children in Jerusalem called the Purim Happening. The children enjoyed different activity stations such as target shooting, a treasure hunt, after which students from the “Susiya Yeshiva” presented a play in honor of the event. At the end, the children were given the traditional goodie package for Purim, Mishlo’ach Manot.

At the event, we met a lovely girl who lives in the shadow of unbearable fights between her parents, accompanied by verbal and emotional abuse. The fights between the parents have resulted in a significant deterioration in the family's financial situation. But despite all this, she managed, for a few hours, to forget the reality of her difficult life, and to take part in the celebration—and even to dress up in a costume.

The children enjoyed the festive atmosphere, the indulgent meal, the activities, and the attention. Having a break from their routine meant a lot to them, and they were happy to celebrate Purim as much as all children should. 

In a thank you letter, the center’s project manager wrote to us: "This year also, we all enjoyed a joyful and well-invested opportunity for the children of the facilities*... thanks to the sponsorship of Vision for Israel, for which we are thankful. For the children, it was a meaningful and joyful experience that allowed them to enjoy and celebrate Purim in a festive and joyful atmosphere.”

*Facilities, in this case, are child-care facilities for children at risk

At-risk children face difficulties due to dysfunction, neglect, or abuse. This year we contributed to a festive Purim Happening for these children in Jerusalem.

Purim Event for At-Risk Children | Blog | Vision for Israel

Having a break from their routine means a lot to them, and we couldn’t do it without the generous support of heroic donors like you. We have supported a variety of frameworks for children and youth-at-risk and have donated computers to learning centers, furniture to foster homes and villages, and even vehicles!

And while children from normal backgrounds can visit fun places and enjoy special activities over the summer, at-risk children have no one to take them to or fund these types of diversions.

Since these precious children need so much support, our organization cares for their needs and well-being in a variety of ways. One way is hosting them at the Millennium Center for fun days, full of enriching experiences. During their visit, we provide food and activities that activate thinking and imagination and require cooperation between the children. In the end, the children are given gifts of goodies, as well as more practical items. The children always enjoy the festive atmosphere, indulgent meal, the many activities, and the attention.

At-risk children in our community are often removed from their homes and placed in foster homes because of parental dysfunction, neglect, or abuse. These dear children suffer from emotional difficulties, parental deprivation, and financial gaps compared to others their age.

“We appreciate your support in purchasing new computers, which helps us prevent youth from dropping out [of school], who participate in the excellence program and allows them to achieve, complete a diploma along with complete integration into the Israeli society”.

At-risk children in our community are often removed from their homes and placed in foster homes because of parental dysfunction, neglect, or abuse.

Providing for At-Risk Children | Project | Vision for Israel

Providing for At-Risk Children

“We appreciate your support in purchasing new computers, which helps us prevent youth from dropping out [of school], who participate in the excellence program and allows them to achieve, complete a diploma along with complete integration into the Israeli society”.

~ Sofi Bekowitz, CEO, Gesher El Hano’ar

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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