The ongoing war in Israel has taken its toll on the most vulnerable and fragile part of the population: our children.
At a time when children should be filled with excitement for the summer holiday and anticipation for the new school year, many Israeli children are facing unimaginable challenges. Their schools have been disrupted, their homes are threatened, and the simple joys of childhood are overshadowed by fear and uncertainty.
The excitement of starting a new school year has been replaced with anxiety about a war that should be a foreign concept to children, yet it’s a concept they are unfortunately familiar with.
How can we lighten this terrible burden small shoulders are forced to carry?
As a community of believers in Jesus, we are called to stand with Israel in a real way, to be a beacon of hope and love in these dark times.
Scripture urges us to:
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Proverbs 31:8-9
Today, we have the opportunity to live out this command by providing tangible support to the children of Israel who deserve to experience the excitement of a new school year ahead.
Imagine the comfort and reassurance a child feels when they receive a backpack filled with school supplies – a small yet powerful symbol that they are not forgotten, that there are people across the world who care deeply about their well-being.
Our Back To School project aims to restore a small sense of normalcy for 500 children and their families by providing the tools they need to start their new school year, and offer a glimmer of hope in their daily lives.
In these times of war and distress, let us remember the words of Psalm 122:6, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you be secure.'”
By extending our hands in love and compassion, we are not only aiding in the practical needs of these children but also standing in solidarity with Israel, affirming our commitment to peace and support for our spiritual homeland.
Please join us in this mission of love and hope. Your donation, no matter how small, will have a profound impact.
Together, we can bring light to the lives of Israeli children and show them that they are not alone.
Stand with us,
stand with Israel,
and let us make a difference in the lives of these precious children.
