As Rosh Hashanah approaches this week, a survey has found that demand for food assistance in Israel has risen to 32% ahead of the holidays. The Jerusalem Post reports that various organizations, including The Fellowship, are responding to this crisis of poverty and food insecurity. The effort is expected to provide more than 30,000 food packages to families and elderly Israelis. Meanwhile, Iran is preparing to declare a “prohibited zone” near the Strait of Hormuz.
Employees of participating companies are helping pack thousands of food packages to be delivered to families in need, while the companies themselves are donating and helping finance the food baskets.
At the same time, other companies are using their online assets and digital platforms to raise donations from the public through collaborations with Shufersal, bit, Wolt, and other entities.
The public can also donate directly toward the purchase of food packages for families in need.
Alongside contributions from companies and the public, the aid campaign is supported by philanthropic foundations that help finance the initiative and expand the scope of assistance.
Among them, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews provides significant support for families during the holiday, alongside CBN, the Azrieli Foundation, and other partners helping Latet reach families and populations in need across the country.
As Israel prepares for one of the holiest times on the Jewish calendar, Iran appears to be preparing for more violence. The regime has said that it plans to announce a “prohibited zone” near the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. continues to apply economic pressure following strikes this past weekend.
State media also said yesterday that a new type of ballistic missile was tested against U.S. warships. The U.S. has said that the ships evaded the attack on Saturday, which prompted the strikes. This marks a dangerous escalation, as Iran’s attacks up to this point have largely targeted commercial vessels.
The Fellowship is acting and praying for families and elderly Israelis, including Holocaust survivors, as we approach the High Holy Days and new threats from Iran emerge.