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My Name is Itzik
Wednesday, July 26, 2023Itzik’s moving story just came to us via his request for help with his upcoming wedding...
The Season of Three
Thursday, August 10, 2023Welcome to The Season of Three...
“There are poor soldiers?”
Tuesday, September 05, 2023I’ll never forget the first time I was describing American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri's Holiday Program for IDF Soldiers to a neighbor of mine, a few years ago...
The White Packages
Wednesday, September 27, 2023If you had visited B’ezri recently you might have noticed stacks and stacks of white rectangular packages in the office-packages that aren’t usually there...
Every drop in the sea causes ripples and waves
Tuesday, October 17, 2023Just a few hours ago we received a call from a woman in Ofakim. She started off by saying, "Forgive me if I start to cry, we are in a very difficult situation now.....
Our Invaluable Volunteers
Thursday, November 02, 2023For as long as American Friends of Yad Eliezer has been in existence, our volunteers have been an invaluable source of support and assistance...
Sweet Support
Thursday, December 07, 2023What’s the best way to boost a Chanukah distribution, one that goes from helping 600 families to 1000 families? Be on the receiving end of generous, talented donors like students...
“B’ezri didn’t wait-they sent help right away”
Wednesday, January 03, 2024At B’ezri we’ve always been grateful for the reliable relationships we have with our Gabbei Tzedaka...
Efficiency, Focus and an Investment in Helping Families
Wednesday, January 17, 2024To the staff and supporters of B’ezri, In my capacity as a chesed coordinator in our community, I was involved in helping a young family this past summer...
Heat, a Coat and Shoes
Wednesday, February 07, 2024“I am the only one earning a salary, my husband isn’t working. We can’t heat the home, the rooms are extremely cold...
Joy & Relief for Entire Communities
Wednesday, February 21, 2024It's happening across the country. Entire communities are being provided with warmth, comfort and relief thanks to our Winter Warmth campaign...
The Definition of Purim
Wednesday, March 13, 2024It’s interesting to see how one word (or in this case, one day) can mean such a variety of things to different people. Take “Purim” for example...
Something Special for Simchas Yom Tov
Wednesday, April 17, 2024Everyone loves to get something new for Yom Tov. Sitting down to the Pesach seders or sitting at shul, visiting with friends and family....
When's a Washing Machine not “Just” a Washing Machine?
Monday, May 20, 2024When is a washing machine not “just” a washing machine? When it’s a symbol of a functional home...
A Taste of Gratitude
Thursday, June 13, 2024They weren't expecting it. Shavuot was quickly approaching and families were scrambling to figure out how to make a dignified Yom Tov with all they are battling this year...
Five Ways to Make it a Better Summer
Thursday, June 27, 2024Somehow, the summer has arrived. I say "somehow" because though it may sound extreme, it's no exaggeration: in Israel people are still feeling like it's Simchas...
