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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.
After dedicating 312 days to reserve duty in the North, Yaron, a family financial coach, is now undergoing intense rehabilitation following a severe injury in Lebanon. His wife, Tamar, a school teacher, has been navigating this challenging time while caring for their 5 children. Since May, Tamar was on bed...

Since the start of the war, Ido has faced immense challenges. The difficult things he witnessed left him struggling to focus, leading to accumulated debt and a negative credit score. Now, he and his family are trapped in a severe financial crisis, unable to meet basic needs. Your support can...

Alon has served 113 days in reserve duty, but at home, he and his wife Maya are drowning under the weight of debt. For six months, their payments have bounced, leaving them unable to cover rent, utilities, or basic needs. Alon’s low salary and Maya’s small disability allowance aren’t enough...

Stav, 39, and Nir, 42, are raising six children (ages 5-20) under very trying circumstances. Nir, who is nearly deaf due to a childhood illness, was in a car accident a few years ago that left him severely injured. He has undergone numerous surgeries and suffers from chronic pain. He...

Sarah, 48, who suffered years of spousal abuse, is now divorced and supporting herself and her four children on her own. Until two years ago, Sarah worked as a pharmacist’s assistant. When her 18-year-old daughter was seriously injured in a car accident, however, Sarah had to stop working. She is...

David, 18, is a mature and highly motivated young man. David’s upbringing was complicated; his family is ultra-Orthodox, and he has chosen a different lifestyle. While this caused some friction over the years, today David is on good terms with his family. A few years ago, David’s father suffered a...

Vered, 35, recently divorced her husband after years of spousal abuse. She is now raising five young children on her own. Despite her difficult circumstances, Vered is determined to build a stable future for herself and her family. Vered works as a caterer’s assistant and dreams of building a career...

Reut is divorced and has three adult children. She works as a supermarket cashier and struggles to make ends meet. Two of Reut’s children are currently living with her. Her 21-year-old daughter suffers from epilepsy and cannot live on his own. Reut’s 30-year-old daughter, who is married with two children,...

Miri and Noam are raising four young chidren, ages 6 months – 8, under very trying financial circumstances. Noam works as a carpenter; Miri doesn’t work outside of the home but is currently studying towards certification as a kindergarten teacher in order to find a job and add to the...
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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...