Just say the word Chanukah 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-that it could be the same kind of life they see in homes of friends and neighbors.
Families are struggling on a daily basis, 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.
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.
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.
The tragedies of October 7th have thrown countless lives into turmoil. Help us help IDF soldiers with vital equipment, displaced families with basic needs, struggling families in the south with necessities and others who are suffering.
The Feed-a-Baby program answers the cries of hungry infants across Israel by providing the nutrition necessary for development during the first months of life.