Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.
Psalm 71:9
This week, as Yom HaShoah (Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Day) approaches, we find ourselves pausing once again to reflect on one of history’s darkest chapters. It’s a day etched in the collective soul of our nation. A day not only to remember the six million who perished, but also to honor those who survived—those who still walk among us carrying living memories of unspeakable horror, resilience, and hope.
But remembrance alone is not enough.
In 2025, approximately 123,000 Holocaust survivors remain in Israel. Most are now well into their 80s and 90s. Many live alone, facing poverty, isolation, and declining health. These precious individuals are not only survivors—they are living witnesses. They carry stories the world must never forget. But every day, that number dwindles. We are running out of time to look into their eyes and say, “We see you. We honor you. We’re here for you.”
This is why, at Beit Hallel Congregation, our humanitarian outreach remains laser-focused on reaching Holocaust survivors, war veterans, and elderly men and women who helped shape the very foundation of modern Israel. They are not just part of history—they are living treasures. And they deserve to be cherished while they are still with us.
We believe that “Never Again” must be more than a slogan whispered once a year. It must become a call to action—a daily commitment. Because if even one survivor is still going to bed cold, hungry, or alone… if even one grandmother who survived the camps feels forgotten… then “never again” remains unfinished.
So we move from memory to mission.
Through your partnership, we are able to visit survivors in their homes. We bring them food packages, medicine, blankets, and heaters in winter. But more than that—we bring them something their hearts deeply crave: presence. A warm smile. A gentle touch. A listening ear. A simple prayer. For many of them, we are the only visitors they see.
And every visit matters.
Every moment is sacred.
Because for some of these dear ones, it may be the last time they receive such care.
Isaiah reminds us of God’s tender promise:
Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you.
Isaiah 46:4
And we believe He sustains them—through your compassion, through our outreach, and through every act of love and generosity extended in His name.
As we prepare to stand together in silence on Yom HaShoah—sirens blaring, hearts heavy—let us do more than remember the dead. Let us honor the living. Let us give our survivors the comfort and dignity they so deeply deserve.
Now is the time.
To act – To give – To care
To ensure that “never again” also means “never alone.”
Thank you for standing with us—and for standing with them. Please Donate towards our Holocaust Survivors project today to make a difference.
