We’re approaching the holiday season.  This festive time is a serious expenditure for families every year, but even more so this year because of the dire financial situation.  There is a tremendous percentage of unemployment and very high inflation rates.  Even fruits and vegetables are considered luxuries in this day and age.  Granted, it is difficult for everyone all over the world at this time, but in Israel, words cannot begin to describe the severity of the situation, and no exaggeration is necessary.

A divorced mother of five who receives no support from her ex-husband told Bambi that she doesn’t even have basics in the house to cook like macaroni.  Her fifteen year old son took it upon himself to work at the local grocer in order that there should be food in the house.

Unfortunately stories like this abound.  People can’t afford to pay their electricity or water bills.  It may have poured everywhere else this summer, but in Israel, they recently raised the water price because of the severe drought here.  And now that the school year is starting, it’s simply impossible for people to purchase school supplies -even secondhand.

Don’t let these families face the holidays without any hope. Help us bring some light into these bleak situations, circumstances that none of us should ever have to experience.  Please help us bring happiness to these destitute people at the time of the New Year and Sukkot.

We are all aware of the timeless adage that “Repentance, prayer and charity will annull the evil decree.”

Matan B’seter Bambi is endorsed by rabbinic leaders across the Torah spectrum, a list of whom you can see by clicking here.

You can rest assured that your donation to Matan B’seter Bambi will directly help these families by purchasing food and other basic life necessities.

Our expenses are less than 3% of our entire budget.

Best wishes for a good, sweet New Year.