Following October 7th, the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shemonah was evacuated forcing thousands of families to leave their homes and belongings behind.
Among those affected are the Sharabi, Siman-Tov, Yochai, Attias families (names changed to protect privacy).
They have been living in temporary living situations for the past eight months, struggling to create stability for their children while living in fear and uncertainty.
Ongoing rocket fire from Hezbollah in Lebanon makes it impossible for these families to return home.
Let’s join together to show these families that Am Yisrael has not forgotten them. Join us to provide the material support they so desperately need, as well as the comfort of knowing that we are thinking of them and sending them strength and love.
Noa (name changed for privacy) is 24 years old and lives in Sderot with her two young children. On October 7th, Sderot was besieged by Hamas terrorists for almost a week. Noa and her two children, 3.5 and 2 years old, hid in their bomb shelter for almost 48 hours, without electricity, water and food, as they witnessed terrorists roaming the street and committing massacres, along with the sounds of alarms and non-stop gunshots. With great resourcefulness, Noa contacted volunteers who came to rescue her and her children. Noa and her family were evacuated to one of the Dead Sea hotels. At the moment it is not clear when she will be able to return to her home in Sderot, if at all. She left home with nothing.
Noa is just one of the 25 women who will be receiving items from this project.
NOA'S STORY
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In the past few weeks, there have been countless incredible initiatives and projects to help with the immediate needs of our soldiers, our victims, displaced families, and others affected by the tragedy. This registry is a prayer for the future. For these mothers who will need to gather the shattered pieces of their lives and rebuild. We want to be there for the happy moments that are to come. For the family dinners, the parties and normal day-to-day life. May we as a nation merit to see the full rebuilding of our beautiful country.
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Founded in 2021, the Young Mothers Program of Elem provides at-risk young mothers with personal mentors to help develop skills for motherhood and independent living such as preparation for the job market, securing housing, childcare mentorship and maximizing their government benefits. Most of the young women were born and raised in complex families, in environments filled with neglect, poverty, and violence, and these women carry mental wounds that make it difficult for them to provide safe and warm homes for their children.
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During “normal times”, La'Bayit Gifts is Israel's #1 wedding registry and gift list. Started by Olim in 2018, we work with dozens of fellow small businesses across Israel to offer thousands of items to our couples. By contributing to this group gift registry you will also be helping to support small businesses in Israel, who have been hit hard in recent weeks.
*Please note: As we are a small business in Israel, and not a non-profit, we cannot provide tax-deductible receipts.
