As sirens went off in Israel, Sandra, 86, broke her hip attempting to reach the safe room in her grandson’s home. Representatives from The Jewish Agency promptly reached out to Sandra’s grandson and his wife, who suffers from PTSD from the October 7 attacks, to offer vital support through our Roaring Lion Fund as Sandra recovers.

After her home in Beit Shemesh was damaged on February 28 when a rocket landed feet from her house, Chana was evacuated to a hotel in Jerusalem. Jewish Agency staff visited her to provide support and relay the message that she is not alone.

When a missile struck their farm, 40 pregnant sheep were killed and Abed, 17, was severely injured in the leg by shrapnel. The day after his operation, Jewish Agency staff visited Abed in the hospital, bringing critical financial support for his family.

Rina's safe room saved her life on February 28 when a rocket directly struck her home in Petach Tikvah, destroying the entire house except the safe room. Having lost everything, Rina, 78, is grateful to be receiving critical support from The Jewish Agency.