“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you.” (Isaiah 46:4)
March 26, 2025
A Visit with Holocaust Survivors – Northern Israel
Today, our Sabra team had the privilege of visiting a Holocaust survivors’ club in the Haifa area. This was our first introductory meeting with survivors from the northern region, and we were received with heartfelt warmth and excitement.
The survivors sang songs in Yiddish—melodies from their childhoods that still echo in their souls. They also sang Hebrew songs, many of which were ancient prayers known throughout the Jewish world. The atmosphere was filled with emotion and remembrance.
On behalf of the Sabra team, I shared a blessing for a good and long life. I told them that after all they have endured, they are worthy of comfort, honor, and support—not only from future generations of Israelis but from believers around the world. Many people of faith feel a deep connection and responsibility to love, pray for, and give to these precious souls.
With openness and sincerity, I spoke to them about the strength found in faith in the Lord of the World. Faith is not only a memory from the past—it is the present source of power and healing.
Each survivor received a simple but meaningful gift: a warm pair of socks, hand-knitted by women of faith—each stitch infused with prayer and love.
As Passover approaches, we will do everything we can to ensure they can celebrate with dignity and joy—with a festive Seder meal and enough food for the entire week of the holiday.
One moment especially touched my heart: a 93-year-old survivor approached me with tears in her eyes. She told me she grew up on the knees of faith, but communism had stripped that away. Yet today, she felt it again—something awakened. The spark of faith is still alive.
May the blessings of the Most High be upon you, your family, and your community.
From the House of Good Deeds (Sabra House), the Land of Zion, and the City of Jerusalem,
Your brother in Israel,
Mordechai ben Yaakov
