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Personal stories are brought to us by social services professionals around Israel. All applicants' names and some personal details are changed to protect individual privacy. The names of the verifying social workers and agencies are real. Photographs are illustrative only.
Since the tragic events of October 7th, when terrorists infiltrated Ofakim and claimed the lives of 50 residents, the city has been struggling with a severe mental health crisis. Families and children who survived that horrific day continue to endure deep emotional wounds, anxiety, and trauma. Yet, more than a...
Adam, a second-year student at Bar-Ilan University, has dedicated an incredible 300 days to reserve duty. While he and his wife, Rachel, who is also a student, had carefully planned their studies and finances, the long months of service turned their world upside down. With no steady income and the...
For years, Avi worked hard to build his own air conditioning business. It wasn’t always easy, but it provided a stable income for him and his wife, Orel, allowing them to support their family. Then the war began, and everything changed. Avi was called up for reserve duty and has...
Meir, 31, and Orly, 30, are a young couple who need a helping hand. Both Orly and Meir work; he is employed as an electrician’s assistant, and she, as an aide to the elderly. Despite their greatest efforts, the two struggle to make ends meet. Orly and Meir have two...
Sivan’s life until now has been an uphill battle, but she is motivated to build herself a brighter future. Sivan’s mother suffered a stroke at a relatively young age and hasn’t been able to work for years. Sivan barely remembers her mother’s healthy days, and she and her two siblings...
Efrat, 52, is doing her best to provide for her two teenagers, but it isn’t easy. Efrat, a single mother, suffers from chronic arthritis. Though she is in constant pain, she still works as many hours as possible at a travel agency. Simultaneously, she is awaiting approval for a monthly...
Idit and Nir divorced a year ago, and their three young children (ages 7-14) are now living with Idit. During the course of their marriage, Idit and Nir struggled financially. She works full-time as a medical secretary, and he works in a warehouse. Despite their double income, however, they barely...
Alma, 33, is a very motivated young woman who deserves our help. Alma is a single mother to two-year-old Yoav. She is very devoted to him and determined to give him a stable future. At the moment, Alma supports herself and Yoav on her income as a chef’s assistant and...
Tania, 45, and Reuven, 47, work very hard to support their six children (ages 11-23), but they struggle to make ends meet. Tania works as a cosmetician, and Reuven as a bookkeeper. Their combined salaries, along with a monthly government stipend, barely cover their monthly expenses. The couple’s 20-year-old son...
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Rotem, 30, is raising two little girls on her own and is determined to build a stable future for them. Rotem worked steadily for the past number of years but is currently unemployed. She recently participated in a social services program that helps struggling young parents build a solid plan...
Rina and Binaya are struggling to make ends meet. Four of their seven children are currently living at home, and the couple don’t bring in enough money to cover their monthly expenses. A year and a half ago, Rina suffered a medical episode that left her unable to work; she...
Orna, 49, is divorced and has three teenaged children. After a number of years of unemployment, Orna is now working as a secretary for a construction company. She is supporting her family on her small income and a monthly government stipend. Orna’s two older children work part-time in order to...
Leah, 21, is a very impressive young woman who deserves our help. Leah grew up in an ultra-Orthodox home, the oldest of eight siblings. She finished high school with full matriculation exams and did two years of National Service. As a child, Leah was sexually abused; as she grew up,...
Anat, 60, has two children; her 17-year-old daughter, Moran, still lives at home. Anat suffers from a chronic lung condition and was recently hospitalized for an extended period. She is now moving back to her government-subsidized apartment and desperately needs a helping hand. Anat’s monthly disability stipend doesn’t cover more...
Sigal and Asher are divorced and raising four young children, ages 6-14. The couple’s 12-year-old son, Tal, suffers from emotional and behavioral issues that have intensified since his parents’ divorce. Among Tal’s issues are anger management and violent outbursts. These are impacting his life both at home and in school....
Liya, 56, has four children, ages 5-28. Her oldest daughter has a son of her own, and they are dependent on Liya in every way. Liya’s 20-year-old son has very low cognitive functioning, and he is also completely dependent on his mother as well. Liya, who immigrated to Israel from...
Tami, 62, needs our help. Tami has lived a rather sad life. At the age of six, her mother died, and her father was unable to care for his children alone; they were sent to foster care. Tami lived with a number of foster families during her childhood, until she...