STAND WITH ISRAEL

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Providing war support - from October 7 through today

Immediately following the horrific events of October 7th, American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B'ezri quickly mobilized to provide critical support for IDF soldiers, displaced families, bereaved, wounded, families in the south, and others affected by the war, through our Stand With Israel campaign.

With over $4 million raised, we’ve been continually allocating vital aid in the form of:
 

• Essential gear for soldiers - jackets, thermal shirts, tzitzis, headlamps, tactical equipment, and more
   
• Support for displaced families - clothing, food, appliances, toys, childcare, and emotional support
   
• Help for families in southern cities - financial aid, food vouchers, books, and activity kits for children
   
• Assistance for families of reservists - easing the burden on homes where fathers and husbands are repeatedly called to serve 

Now Israel is once again fighting a war for survival. 
Families are running to bomb shelters.
Homes are damaged. Stores are shut. School and activities are cancelled.
Reservists are being called up - again - for service, leaving jobs, businesses and of course, their families.

We do not know how long this conflict will last or the extent of the challenges it will create. What we do know is that in every crisis, struggling households are the ones hit first and hardest. Lost incomes, mounting expenses, medical needs, emotional stress, and even the strain of uncertainty are just some of the factors that place enormous pressure on families already living on the edge. Prolonged instability can also push families who were once financially stable into crisis.

But we are equipped to step in without delay. Our infrastructure is already in place, and we are prepared to respond immediately as new emergencies, such as this one, arise. Our network of trusted volunteer community coordinators throughout Israel enables us to quickly identify recipients in greatest need and allocate aid where it will have the most impact.