With all the damage and losses caused by ongoing war and terror, Israelis are eager and determined to rebuild their lives and resources.
There are many urban renewal efforts and programs in Israel, but rural renewal requires unique resources. The Fellowship is proud to have worked with HaShomer HaChadash (The New Guard) with more than $5 million in grants for farmers and firefighters for the agricultural communities of the Holy Land – a true godsend for Israel’s agricultural workers that would not have been possible without the help of our generous supporters.
The best approach to agriculture and the land is through education and service, which is what HaShomer HaChadash stands for. Volunteer work and strengthening community safety, food, and farm work also help promote values of responsibility and environmentalism. Grants from The Fellowship will supply firefighting equipment and farm assistance.
Despite limited resources compared to most countries, Israel is a leader in agriculture. The most famous and significant farmland is the western Negev, where one of the practices includes drought-resistant crops. These grants from The Fellowship are needed because crops and food supplies are vulnerable to war and terror. Jewish Insider reports that Hezbollah attacks alone have cost more than $108 million in damages to northern Israeli agriculture.
The Fellowship was also able to attend an event with HaShomer HaChadash held in appreciation for the work these grants have done. The same event also held a demonstration of how the HaShomer HaChadash team operates in the event of arson.
According to HaShomer HaChadash CEO Yoel Zilberman, 50% of Israel’s food is imported from Turkey and Jordan. With the proper agriculture practices and resources, Israel can not only become self-sufficient but also help support other countries in need of food.
