April 26th, 2026 – The Roaring Lion war with Iran brought the lives of the elderly Holocaust survivors to a halt. Incessant sirens, going to and from shelters, disruption of social and transportation services, stress day and night – and many personal things that all these evoke – have made it impossible for the elderly to travel for their usual Shalom House meetings.

This is why it was so refreshing for the survivors to see Alexander and his wife Cecilia come to them instead. A meeting was hosted in the survivors’ club in Or Akiva, with 25 elderly present. Alexander spoke words of encouragement and comfort, and the children played musical instruments and sang.

The survivors love the children especially, and it was a great time of gladness, cheering and comfort for them.

Going home with little personal gifts and warmed hearts, till we see you next!