I sincerely hope and pray that you'll find it in your heart to join Ahavas Chesed in this vital work. Please.
There was a time when Israel was a place where average people could live in reasonable comfort. While wages have always been low, compared to those in North America, it wasn't hard to find work.
Things have changed...drastically. The economy began crumbling. Hi-tech collapsed. Unemployment skyrocketed. In an attempt to prevent total chaos, the government launched its austerity programs, cutting benefits and assistance to the poorest elements of society. I personally know families whose incomes fell by thousands of shekels per month over a short period of time.
One organization, Ahavas Chesed, has stepped forward, bringing the facts before the broader Jewish public. While actively working inside Israel, the organization has launched a campaign to enlist the aid of concerned people across the world.
