Sderot has been turned into a war zone

Report from the Front: January 17, 2008
"We went down to Sderot today to the Ulpana girl's high school. 55 students showed up out of 135..."
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Expanded Programs for Sderot

Your support of our efforts throughout northern Israel had a direct impact on hundreds of families. Unfortunately the war is still being fought. Sderot is under daily attack; Kassam rockets continue to fall unabated.  Those who can afford to, have fled. Those who are forced to stay behind struggle to live with this daily terror. Children are searching for some sense of comfort and moral support. We need to offer them hope.

The OU Israel Center has been servicing the community of Sderot for over six years. But with continued attacks we have had to expand our programs. We need to raise $250,000 to fund these new intiatives:

  • OU Israel Trauma Team
    Expanding to more schools in need of crisis therapy, art and drama therapy, and one-on-one counseling with kids experiencing symptoms of PTSD. Currently our team has resources to reach barely one hundred of the thousands of kids in Sderot who need our help.

  • Makom Balev—Camp Spirit and Fun for Parents and Children
    Two week summer camp elsewhere in Israel for 70 families to enjoy some quiet time and spiritual rejuvenation.

  • Sapir College Jewish Education Seminars
    Creation of a Hillel-type program, with classes, trips and Shabbatonim, to help inspire and strengthen both the students and, through them, the population surrounding the College.

  • Lev Yehudi—Kiruv in the Schools and Shuls of Sderot
    Informal adult education throughout the city. Setting up chavrutot, giving classes in the shuls, enhancing Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparations, offering teaching in homes, and events throughout the year.


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We Need Your Help!
When these children cry, we shed their tears.

Please give generously to the OU's Sderot Children Emergency Campaign. Your tax-deductible contribution will go directly to benefit the children who need it most.

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