HOLIDAY FUND

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Your tzedaka transforms the holidays for needy families

Many of us have cherished memories of our families’ special holiday traditions such as building the family Sukkah, a big Pesach Seder, the all-night learning and cheesecakes on Shavuot...

Unique recipes and nice clothing helped shape our loving associations with Yom Tov and create unforgettable memories that we hope our families will have, too. But needy Israeli families don't have the budget to provide for new items and special meals that would enable them to create their own happy memories.

For those barely managing to put basics on the table during the week, holiday expenses can spell crisis. Parents are faced with the terrible dilemma of having to choose between eating meager meals, or going further into debt in order to have a modest celebration. And with countless families fighting to stay afloat as the cost of living climbs, with war-related challenges constantly making it hard to remain stable, they are struggling more than ever before.  

American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B'ezri has worked for over four decades to enable every Jewish family to spend the holidays in joy and dignity. Our partnerships with local neighborhood charity funds enable us to discreetly distribute vouchers for holiday foods to needy families throughout the country. The assistance transforms sparse family meals into full ones, and somber home environments into joyous ones.

With Shavuot rapidly approaching we are working fervently to make sure it will a better holiday for thousands of people including 1800 single mothers and hundreds of large families. Dairy products under government price control have increased by 1.4%, which often leads to a rise in overall prices. Ingredients for traditional foods are simply out of budget in struggling households.