As Israel Prepares for Passover, Many are Still Left Behind

While COVID restrictions have been lifted, there are troubling reports that last year’s breadwinners can’t afford to buy matzah this year.

Many Israelis are going into Passover in a better situation than last year, but not all. While the country has lifted some Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, there are entire industries that are still completely shut down and so many families, widows and orphans who cannot afford food for the holiday.

Israel’s tourism industry, for example, which comprises 6% of the country’s workforce, has been in perpetual unemployment since the initial lockdown began a year ago. Israeli families who rely on tourism and whose paychecks stopped coming in have fallen into poverty for the first time and are experiencing food insecurity.

Fortunately, one organization is stepping up to help out before Passover.

Colel Chabad distributes food stamps to the families who have been devastated the most by Israel’s recent record-high unemployment rate. The organization, Israel’s oldest and longest-running charity, ensures that no family starves and that no child goes to bed on an empty stomach.

But they can’t do it alone.

That’s because Colel Chabad operates on donations from friends worldwide who want to bless Israel, as it is written: “I will bless those who bless you.” (Genesis 12:3)

Can you spare a donation for Colel Chabad this Passover?

If you can, Jewish families, Holocaust survivors, widows and orphans that are on the receiving end will be most appreciative. They will realize that Israel has supporters and friends worldwide not just in words, but in deeds as well.

Now is your chance to help Israel’s poor get through this trying time. You can do that right now.

Donate to Colel Chabad today.

Send Passover Packages to Needy Israeli Soldiers - Bring Them Joy!

We are honored to thank the young men and women of the IDF who risk their lives every day to protect the citizens of Israel. Since October 7th, soldiers have been on the battlefield for months - many are hoping to come home for Passover.

Join us in sending Passover food packages (and personal notes) to Israeli soldiers and their families.

Many soldiers spend the Passover holiday with needy families back home. The soldiers greatly appreciate your love and concern. Bring them Passover joy!

CLICK HERE TO SEND YOUR PACKAGE AND NOTE TO ISRAELI SOLDIERS!