Adopt a Holocaust Survivor

The holocaust which murdered 6 million Jews also left broken survivors whose memories were haunted forever by unspeakable horrors. This aging population is decreasing and those left deserve to die in dignity and surrounded by care. Sadly this has not always been the case. In 2007 it was revealed that many of these precious people have somehow entered old age alone and neglected, and suffering from deprivation of basic needs.

ICEJ Aid began a partnership with L'Chaim, (To Life), a wonderfully caring organization based in the north of the country. The needs of individual survivors were quickly discovered by them and an appeal went out for funding to provide medications, food, house repairs, and other needs. This was accompanied by a program of practical assistance and companionship provided on a regular basis by students of the nearby Pre Military Academy. Through ICEJ Aid, several survivors have been 'adopted' in order to have their needs guaranteed.

As a young child in Europe, Hadassah endured being buried in a cemetery by night and living off scraps of bread to survive being captured by the Nazis. In her old age and with many medical problems, her economic situation meant she had to decide to buy food, or important medication. However through the ICEJ Aid’s Adoption Program, she now has her basic needs provided and can live a little more securely. This financial support combined with regular visits and friendship from the Israeli organization with which ICEJ has partnered, is a tremendous encouragement and comfort to her.

There are many survivors like Hadassah who need someone to care for them. But time is running out for this aging precious group of people. Please consider adopting one of them today.

For $200 per month you can help provide for their basic needs of food, utility bills and medication. A minimum 6 month commitment would be appreciated. A one time gift will also help a survivor. This will go towards urgent repair and maintenance bills.

To arrange for your regular donation, please write to: icejaid@icej.org.

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