Just say the word and immediately, those classic associations come to mind: Candles. Oil. Chanukah gelt. Latkes & Sufganiot. Warmth. Joy. Light. It may be hard to imagine, but it’s not like that for everyone.
For Israeli families living in poverty, the eight nights of Chanukah are not especially joyful -
they aren’t unlike the other nights of the year. They're just eight more nights of hunger.
Eight more nights of cold, without a winter blanket orheat in the house.
Eight more nights of wishing life could be different, wishing it could be the same kind of life they see in homes of friends and neighbors.
Families are still trying to recover from the fallout of the pandemic, and are struggling more than ever, especially due to the significant increase in food prices and costs for other basic expenses.
Let's provide some brightness for as many families as possible. Our numerous social service programs support impoverished households with assistance for myriad needs, bringing light and joy back into their lives during the eight nights of Chanukah and throughout the rest of the year. We also have programs aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty, lighting the way towards more promising futures.
This year help American Friends of Yad Eliezer | B'ezri give a Chanukah gift that makes a real difference to families living with real need.
We break the cycle of poverty by enabling individuals and families to become self-sufficient, giving them the skills they need to become productive in a trade or profession.
Going hungry is a part of daily life for countless Israeli families.
Our Food Support program alleviates that hunger for parents and children throughout the country.
You can help.
Help needy families with food purchases in honor of the High Holidays. Together we can bring them a sense of celebration, making it a happier new year.
If there's no money in the home to pay for food, there's no money to buy school supplies. We give kids-in-need the opportunity to buy new supplies, so they can start their school year off with dignity-just like everyone else.
The Widows and Orphans Fund supports hundreds of families monthly with dignity, by coordinating a range of services for those who have experienced untimely loss.