Hear It Directly From Rachel
My name is Rachel and I am a single mother of five children, ages 14, 11, 9, 7, and 5. Their father left us four and a half years ago, providing no support since then.
I am Hashem who practices kindness, justice, and charity on earth; I delight in these things, says Hashem. (Yirmiyahu 9:23)
More and more single-mother families are poverty stricken
Single-parent families are among the most poverty stricken in Israel
Single mothers in Israel earn less per hours and work more hours
Single-mother family's monthly expenses surpasses their income
Working single mothers remain poor in Israel even with one child
While other things help, the most pressing need of single mothers in Israel is supplemental income in times of financial stress.
We distribute pre-loaded shopping cards before Sukkot and Pesach so single mothers in Israel can buy food and clothing for Yomtov.
Weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvas cost a fortune. We give financial aid so single mothers can cover the huge bills and celebrate joyously.
Single mothers in Israel can barely feed and clothe their families. We pay for utility cutoffs, medical supplies and other sudden costs.
Single moms in Israel want to be independent. We provide 0% interest loans for training and business startups.
My name is Rachel and I am a single mother of five children, ages 14, 11, 9, 7, and 5. Their father left us four and a half years ago, providing no support since then.
Experiencing reduced income? This what Jewish sages advise. One who sees his livelihood diminishing should give charity. (Tractate Gitin 7a) This is advice? It’s entirely
The corona virus pandemic completely shook up the economy, leaving a million Israelis unemployed. However, single mothers are among the hardest hit by the economic fallout due to Covid-19.
When you help us support single-mother families in Israel, you’re actually not only saving lives but souls as well. We’re dealing with Jewish continuity, social justice, and equal opportunity for underprivileged Jewish families living in Israel.