Sleeping Facilities at Kibbutz Yahel

Temporary Housing at Kibbutz Yahel

Shalom, My name is Norit Naftolovich, from Kibbutz Eilon, situated on the Lebanese border in the Western Galilee. From the first days of the war we stayed in our concrete homes. All around us were the booms of the IDF cannons and the Katyusha rockets, shaking our homes to the foundations. We hoped that the Katyushas would fall in open areas and not in the kibbutz. After a week, we decided to go to the bomb shelters because the situation was worsening. At that point a number of families decided to evacuate to a safer place. We turned to the local welfare office, and in cooperation with the Southern Arava office we arrived at Kibbutz Yahel, not knowing what the future holds for us. To our pleasant surprise, we have been embraced by the wonderful people of Yahel. All of our needs are taken care of, from food to laundry, child care to showers in members homes. We number 30 from Eilon, and Yahel provided us with their library complex. Everything we asked for has been provided without hesitation. We feel a part of Yahel, and when the time comes to return home, that will be very difficult. But we miss our own homes, our beds, the familiar surroundings, and are looking forward to that moment. But without a doubt, we will never forget the extraordinary people of Yahel. Sincerely, Norit, Yonatan, Gal, Tal, Amit and Shachar

:: Help Israel In This Time Of Need

Washington Hebrew Congregation is mobilizing to assist in Israel’s humanitarian efforts in this time of dire need. In response to the current emergency, Washington Hebrew Congregation has established the “WHC Israel Crisis Relief Fund.” We urgently seek the donations of all Congregational families in this effort. We have selected three worthy recipients of our donations:

The Washington Jewish Federation’s Israel Crisis Relief Fund, to help affected Israeli children and the families of Israeli soldiers.
The Union of Reform Judaism’s Israel Emergency Fund, to assist Magen David Adom in providing emergency medical treatment to war victims.
Kibbutz Yahel, which is caring for Israeli refugees from the North in its Negev community.

Please donate, today, and help us stand with the people of Israel. Donations of any amount are welcome. We have set a goal for you to consider of $100 per each member of your household. WHC members may make a donation online at or by sending a check payable to the WHC Israel Crisis Relief Fund, to Washington Hebrew Congregation to 3935 Macomb Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016.

For other ways in which you can help Israel, please see www.shalomdc.org
"Ten Things You Can Do To Help Israel."

Israel Crisis Relief Fund Contribution Form (PDF Version for Non-WHC Members)
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