“… It is good to thank Adonai and to sing to Your name Elyon….. For, Adonai, what you do makes me happy, I take joy in what your hands have made… How great are your deeds, Adonai, how deep are your thoughts…”
( Psalm 92:2,5,6).
Shalom and blessings, my dear friends.
Over the past month, it seems that everything in Israel is quiet and the war is behind us, but this is not the case.–
The war continues against the forces of evil, the same terrorists continue to try to harm Israelis.
It is indeed a complex time, when we humans are at a loss, looking and seeing how the Lord of lords navigates and leads his flock, and we are part of this wonderful flock. He helps us and guides us and has chosen us to be a help to those in need.
The Creator finds those people who are prepared to be a part of the action, both in prayers from all around the world also by donations, and encouragement. Each of you is a key part this blessed work and partnership.
Assistance to the security forces:
The soldiers and commanders of the Home Front Forces Unit know how to say thank you to our friends around the world.
This unit has had extensive experience in helping many citizens in need around the world, during similar times of disaster. Earthquake and house collapses, such as in Haiti, Turkey, Russia, the Far East, Mexico and other places around the world and in Israel.
During the war (which has not yet ended), there are many houses along the borders and beyond the borders that have been severely damaged, and there is a tangible danger of staying near and entering these buildings. They inspect and make safe from house to house in those areas.
The soldiers and Sabra volunteers help people found with disabilities in these places.
We gave these soldiers high-quality warm coats as a gift (and at the request of the donors who donated to these causes).
It was indeed an impressive and moving ceremony, the distribution of the coats. In fact a ceremony to express gratitude for all the help they gave during the war, (some of the soldiers and other soldiers engaged in the work will be given the coats by the army forces themselves).
The commanders and soldiers asked us to say thank you from the bottom of their hearts to all our friends around the world for their prayers, donations and encouragement.
Their personal request to each of you is to continue to pray for their work, and the protection of our Father in Heaven for all the people of Israel, Their request comes with a great blessing to all our brothers and sisters around the world.
The soldiers, Holocaust survivors and children in the northern regions of Israel also received warm socks that women who love God and man, had knitted with much love and prayer. Some of the families who remained and others who have begun to return to their area are supported by us with food and medical facilities.
As I was writing these lines, it occurred to me that these seemed routine and even slightly boring stories.
But this is not the case; If only you could see the light and smile return to the faces of the recipients of these love gifts.
May the blessing of the Most High be upon you, your family and your congregation.
From the home of good deeds, and the land of Zion and the city of Jerusalem
Your brother in faith
Mordechai ben Yaakov
