“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… ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” — Matthew 25:35,40
Describing the experience of arriving in a new country with very few belongings in order to start a new life, is not easy. The journey of leaving your old life behind and settling in a new place doesn’t end the day you arrive, rather it only starts there.
For many new Olim (immigrants) who chose to return to their ancient homeland of Israel and begin a new life here with their family, the struggle to stay afloat is real and daily. Especially in the reality which Israel is immersed in — war on every front. The challenges for recently immigrated families are even bigger.
Their heartfelt gratitude for the aid we were able to provide them through a recent project you helped support is a true reflection of how timely and impactful that help has been for each of them.
For so many of these Olim, arriving in Israel meant coming with little more than the clothes on their backs. They don’t have even the simplest items—no pots, pans, cutlery, or cookware to prepare a meal and make this place feel like home. The essentials you helped us provided for them were such a timely blessing, meeting their needs in ways that truly touched their hearts.
Knowing that there are people like you who care and are willing to stand with them in this time of transition is incredibly moving. You helped turn the unfamiliar into something warm and welcoming, helping them start their lives in the Land of Israel with dignity and hope.
Isaiah 58:10, “If you spend yourselves on behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.”
What a true blessing to see the fulfillment of God’s promises through your support and kindness for the people of Israel at a time like this.
Thank you for blessing God’s nation, for your open hands and hearts, and for choosing to stand with us when we needed it most. May God bless you abundantly, as you have been a blessing to us.