“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.”
Psalm 82:3
Dear Friends,
Israel is at a crossroads. While the world focuses on the aftermath of war, a quieter but equally devastating battle rages on within the borders of the land we hold dear. Poverty now grips 3 million Israelis, with children and the elderly among the most affected. Rising costs, including a recent VAT (value-added tax) increase, have pushed families and seniors to the brink of survival.
Imagine, for a moment, what this means for someone like Amalia, a 70-year-old widow living in Petach Tikva. Frail and battling multiple health conditions, she lives in a damp, crumbling home she cannot afford to repair. Her children, though grown, are struggling with their own financial hardships and are unable to help.
Amalia shared with us her heartbreak: “I save everything, I do not waste it—because there is no money to buy more. It’s difficult to survive. How is it possible for sick people to reach such a state? We have no way to live.”
Sadly, Amalia’s story is not unique. Across Israel, nearly half of the elderly population faces dire choices daily—between food and medicine, heat and electricity. In households with children, the situation is equally grim: nearly 50% of supported families report declining mental health and educational setbacks for their little ones.
This winter, we at Vision for Israel are stepping up our efforts. Your contributions will support our aim to increase our giving by 20% in 2025. That means reaching more families, more children, and more elderly individuals with essential aid: food, clothing, financial support, and hope.
We cannot do this without you. Your support is urgently needed to help families like Amalia’s—and millions more—through this difficult season. Together, we can be the hands and feet of the Messiah, shining His light in the darkest places.
Please give today. Your donation will provide warmth, nourishment, and comfort to Israel’s most vulnerable.
“Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to Me.”
Matthew 25:40
Thank you for standing with us in this critical mission.
With blessings and gratitude,
Barry & Batya
Your gift today will bring hope to families in desperate need. Donate now.
