Last week Federation asked for everyone’s support for Fund for the Victims of Terror to help all of those affected by the recent escalation in terrorist attacks in Israel. This week, the Jewish Agency met with several victims of terror and their families in the past week to give them support and hear their stories. We wanted to share some of the experiences with you.

Jewish Agency representatives met Ahava Tomer outside the ICU at the Hadassah Hospital on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem. She has hardly left the place ever since her son, Yonatan, was rushed there two days ago after being stabbed numerous times by a terrorist.

Ahava's family received an emergency grant from The Fund for the Victims of Terror, and was in desperate need of the financial assistance. Both Ahava and her husband are handicapped, and do not own a car. The funds they received help relieve some of the new financial pressures they are under with transportation to and from the hospital and other expenses related to their son's condition.

Ahava expressed her appreciation for the support from The Jewish Agency.

“It is very special that there are people around the world that care about someone like me, may I never need such a gift in the future,” Ahava said. “I want to say not just ‘thank you,’ but ‘a thousand thanks’ — I wish health to all those who gave and that may we never need such gifts in the future!”

Join us in helping the victims of this senseless violence.

 

You can read more about the agency’s visits with victims and their families by going here.

The Jewish Agency has also set up a way for supporters to send notes to the victims in a show of solidarity. Words of encouragement and support to the families are more valuable than you can imagine and provide them a lift as they face adversity. You can write them a personal message by clicking here.