I want to share with you something I learned about recently in a conversation with one of our Messianic pastors in the north. Things have changed quickly in a month, and we could use your help.
Leon Mazin immigrated to Israel more than 30 years ago when the former Soviet Union collapsed and opened the way for almost a million Jewish people to return to the Land out of their “exile” to the north—a major fulfillment of prophecy (Jer. 16:14-15).
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For many years, Leon and some volunteers from his mostly Russian-speaking congregation, Shavei Tzion (Return to Zion) in Haifa, have provided free assistance a few days a week to new immigrants trying to learn the ropes of life in Israel (how to set up a bank account, navigate the healthcare system, deal with a landlord, etc.). There was no advertisement, just word of mouth—they maybe helped about 10 families a week on average.
Since the beginning of April, the slow trickle of immigrants has become more like a river. Leon says they are seeing triple the number of families on a daily basis, and the needs are much greater. Moms and children, the elderly—refugees fleeing from the war in Ukraine—have almost nothing.
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The need is great for clothes, mattresses, washing machines, microwaves, and all the household items we take for granted, just to start life again in a place far from what the Ukrainian immigrants have known as home.
Please consider making a donation today to help these new arrivals who are struggling, hurting, and perhaps feeling hopeless. Together, we can show them the love of Yeshua in a tangible and practical way!
