July 21st, 2020 – Thanks to GAiN Germany, Hadera nursing home and local elderly hostel, Rishon leZion foundation «Rishon Shelanu» and Haifa municipality received second hand walkers and wheelchairs for Survivors of […]
July 7th, 2020 – Over 60 WWII Refugees and Survivors of the Holocaust from Netanya area received walkers and wheelchairs shipped by GAiN Germany. The medical equipment was distributed by the Helping […]
The Shalom House Project hits the road! After months of cancelled events and a nationwide lockdown, it was a thrill to gather in small groups with the survivors of the Holocaust and celebrate life amid this season of Covid-19. With strict restrictions in place to prevent the virus’ spread, the team travelled to hostels and a meeting hall to perform, share, gift, commemorate, encourage, and celebrate with the survivors.
June 5th, 2020 – A day before the Jewish celebration of Shavuot (Feast of grain harvest), a nationwide distribution of brand new walkers and canes has begun. Over 160 WWII Ghetto survivors […]
May 14th, 2020 – In advance of the Jewish celebration of Shavuot (Pentecost), dozens of Survivors of the Holocaust living in Rishon LeZion, Ofakim, Beersheva, Sderot, Ashdod and Rehovot received financial support […]
April 27th, 2020 – During the week between the Holocaust Remembrance Day and Israeli Memorial Day and Independence Day, Helping Hand Coalition for Israel continued to distribute financial aid in the form […]
What really happened in the children’s block of Hitler’s death camp? Did books really save Dita? Was Israel truly the land of promise and freedom in 1949? The inspiration of an international bestseller shares the truth in an exclusive interview!
April 13th, 2020 – On the eve of the Passover feast, Rishon LeZion Ghetto survivors got gift grocery cards for shopping in these difficult times. Together with local coordinator, family members, home […]
April 5th, 2020 – Today, in the midst of the continued national corona virus crisis, Helping Hand Coalition for Israel was blessed to be able to distribute holiday gift cards and boxes […]
March 23rd, 2020 – All throughout last week, before the lock-down and additional restrictions, under strict social distancing government regulations, and with the cooperation of families and home care takers, Helping Hand […]
March 15th, 2020 – Dozens of Ashdod Survivors of the Holocaust received last week financial help in the form of grocery cards, thanks to the GAiN Sponsorship Program. More than ever, the […]
March 15th, 2020 – During this last week of the clinic, our team of volunteers was in Haifa, where they distributed glasses to 46 refugees of the Holocaust and immigrants from the […]
Thirteen years ago, Helping Hand Coalition partnered with GAiN (Global Aid Network), an international organization established in Germany by Klaus and Claudia Dewald, to aid survivors of the Holocaust and World War II veterans throughout the Land of Israel. Pairing a German individual or family, mostly Christians who have a heart for the Jewish people, with those who were affected by the events of the Holocaust, the GAiN Sponsorship Program is a project that has built a bridge between Germany and Israel. Assisting more than 350 people, the program has continued to grow over the years, sparking joy and gratitude in the lives of both the survivors and sponsors.
March 8th, 2020 – 101 people in Ashdod – another city with large Russian-speaking population – were assisted with eyeglasses. The team even made eyeglasses for a few people who had different […]
Each week, the Shalom House Project is privileged to host artists from around the world to perform for the survivors of the Holocaust. On March 3rd, the HHC Caesarea Villa welcomed eighteen survivors from Children of War, based in Netanya, to attend a concert by Maurice Sklar. An incredible violinist who has performed with the British Philharmonic Orchestra and in front of thousands of people, Maurice filled the Villa with sweet melodies, both old and new, for the audience’s enjoyment.
