“We Weren’t Ready –no Crib, no Clothes, Nothing”

The Fellowship  |  August 25, 2025

Tomer and Dolev Butta and Family - Organizations 2025.- Rosh Hashanah 2025 - Beit Shemesh, Israel - August 6, 2025 Dolev Butta, woman in white T-shirt - holding premature infant son Lavie - Tomer Butta, father, man in black T-shirt, sitting
Photo: Arik Shraga

Tomer and Dolev’s son, Lavie, arrived early at 25 weeks when Dolev was admitted to Shaarei Tzedek Hospital and discovered she had a blood clot. Dolev remembers that they were not prepared for the birth at that point.

“We weren’t ready—no crib, no clothes, nothing,” Dolev says. “We thought we still had months to prepare.”

The family received everything it needed thanks to The Fellowship. “The social worker asked if we needed vouchers. We were overwhelmed – it was exactly what we needed, because we had prepared nothing for the baby. The help came just when we needed it most.” Fellowship staff brought the family diapers, baby formula, and a food card to assist.

It’s important that families in need in Israel have their critical needs filled. The Fellowship and its generous supporters serve as “watchmen on the walls” who supply them with everything they need. Give your most generous gift today.