A heartbreaking call from Jerusalem came into Israel's Crisis Hotline last week. The caller, a young single mother who is out of work due to COVID-19, is suicidal. 

She has no job, no food for her children, no meal for Shabbat dinner, no husband (he left her and their four children), and she doesn't qualify for any government funding because of a bureaucratic loophole.  Literally, she has no money and had no hope! 

Fortunately, she did have you! 

Because of your ongoing monthly gift and mitzvahs (good deeds) in support of Israel's Crisis Hotline, you provided a way for this desperate mother to find hope.

You live out the prophet Isaiah's words “and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.” Isaiah 61:3...

"For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths, from the realm of the dead." Psalms 86:13

COVID-19 has presented all of us with unexpected challenges. Holocaust survivors can be resilient, however, imagine Sara, a child Holocaust survivor who is following all the guidelines of staying safe and sheltering in place. 

Sara, who was in constant fear for her life as a child; who was separated from her parents and family.  She knows she is safe, there are no guns to her head now, or guards that threaten to hurt her. 

Nevertheless, she is alone in her apartment, isolated… She is reliving the memories of “forced” separations from friends and family as a Survivor in her 80s. 

What we have learned about trauma exposure, is that the conditions of uncertainties like COVID-19 may trigger agonizing memories and cause further psychological damage. 

As a CW4I Mitzvah Maker, you are truly a lifeline for the elderly on two...

"I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; I will praise your name, Lord, for it is good."  Psalm 54:6

Each week Christian Women For Israel shares an opportunity with our community of modern-day Esthers to live out God’s word by doing a mitzvah, good deed! We call it our Mitzvah Challenge. This week’s challenge is unlike any other.

Thank you for reaching out to us to share how the impact the Coronavirus has had on you, your family and your community. We pray with you for healing, protection, and God’s divine intervention. We pray for peace that surpasses all understanding to come against the anxiety accompanying this deadly virus and the economic uncertainty.

This week's challenge is to give back to God, a free-will offering. Jesus gave His all that we may have eternal life. He came into this world to give not to take. We are challenged to live like Jesus, as Daughters of the King. Included in this mitzvah is the obligation to bring other people...

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10  

"I don't know what I will die of loneliness or the Corona Virus," said a 90-year-old Israeli man to our team at Israel's Crisis Hotline.

Fortunately, his call for help was answered.  His need to share his sadness and fears was met; along with his need to receive an emergency food delivery.  The increase in daily pleas for help has overwhelmed social services in Israel.

Watch this video. Joelle Eckstein, Founder of Israel's Crisis Hotline shares an urgent message from the Holy Land.  Passover is just days away. Christian Women For Israel has a goal to help 250 families in dire need this Passover. That need has more than doubled. Join us in this critical and lifesaving work. 

Help provide a family or elderly person with an emergency food package (30 day supply) including special foods to...

"Answer me, LORD, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me."  Psalms 69:16 

As a CW4I Mitzvah Maker, you are truly a lifeline for the poor in Israel. The uncertainty and economic crisis due to COVID-19 is a challenge for many who find themselves in need. These individuals and families are relying on Christian Women For Israel’s Mitzvahs. 

Your Mitzvah Challenge is to not give in to fear, but to rise up and lend a helping hand. Live in gratitude, praise and worship. Love your God, and to love your neighbor as yourself. 

Your generous support has made it possible for Israel's Crisis Hotline to answer the increase in daily pleas for help. We are not sitting idly by when Passover is just days away. Pictured above are the special Passover foods being delivered this week. 

Christian Women For Israel has a goal to help 250 families in dire need this Passover. In the past week, that need has more than doubled. Each Passover food...