December 8th, 2023 – Maria Kovaluk, who is in her mid 90’s, was so happy to spend time with our team in her tiny apartment. She sends all her love to all Helping Hand Coalition for Israel team and partners. Maria said that in these war times, she doesn’t leave her home and therefore appreciates the company even more. Her son who was there with her during the visit was very grateful to know that so many people in Germany and around the world care, think and pray for his mother.

Ashdod is one of the cities in the south of Israel that’s being heavily bombed since the beginning of the war. Many survivors of the Holocaust live in the elderly hostels in the city. They have bomb shelters on every floor, but not all of them can make it to the shelter because of health reasons and using mobility aids.