The nation State of Israel is a special place for Jewish people across the globe and the country’s well-being is fundamental to Jews and Jewish life around the world. While the country is the single fully-democratic country in the Middle East, Israel’s right to exist is questioned because of incitement among the Islamic population that vastly outnumbers the Jewish population in most Westernized countries. It is imperative the world makes an effort to support Israel during a time when Israel is threatened with annihilation.
Importance of Donations
Israelis from all walks of life appreciate the donations that go towards various forms of humanitarian aid, such as meals for poor families, youth activities, supporting holocaust survivors and the general population directly. Ever since Israel began opening their borders to asylum seekers and migrant workers from third-world countries, Israel’s resources have been stretched thin. This is why donations to support Israel are so critical, and why every single dollar counts.
Nutritional Help for Poor Families
University research has shown a large percentage of Israeli households are not able to buy adequate amounts of the nutritious food needed to maintain a healthy and balanced diet due to economic hardship.
Holiday Food baskets
Many poor families who can barely make ends meet during the year have no ability to cover the cost of holiday meals. These special times, like Rosh Hashanah and Passover, are major focal points of the Jewish religion.
Youth Activities
Because of the war conflicts and other social challenges, you donations will help support Israel youth outreach programs. These programs are designed to help young people build the self-esteem, self-confidence and leadership skills they need to become productive adults.
Support Israel Holocaust Survivors
It is estimated that over 25 percent of Holocaust survivors in Israel live below the poverty line. Holocaust survivors are usually in worse emotional, physical and financial condition than other people in their age range and often do not have access to adequate food, healthcare and heating oil.