The 2025-2026 school year is well underway for children in Israel. However, the war in Gaza makes going to school extremely dangerous for children living in southern Israel. Prior attacks by Hamas terrorists have left many communities badly damaged and in need of rehabilitation. The Fellowship approved a grant of more than $180,000 for just that, with new equipment for 10 kindergartens in the Eshkol Border Communities.
Equipment includes new tables, chairs, games, and other essentials for a kindergarten classroom. Eshkol residents shared their gratitude for this help, and showed their resilience, as many returned home after the October 7 attacks. With their children going to school, they hope to rebuild their communities.
One mother shared: “I am a resident of Ein HaShlosha. 29 hours before the events of October 7, I gave birth to my third child, Sif. And the day after, I lost my mother in the attack of October 7. We believe if we want a future for the region, we need to build up our place and our home and the kibbutz that we are staying in right now, in Ein HaShlosha. I want to say thank you to The Fellowship for standing with us. Because of you, we can come back. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
Resilience and healing have always been a part of the Jewish people’s DNA, and the families of Eshkol, mere miles away from where the terror of October 7 unfolded, are no different. However, these communities often lack the resources to rebuild. The Fellowship and our generous supporters are proud to be able to help them bounce back in their time of need.
