On the 8th of October, more than 20,000 Israelis from the North were evacuated to Eilat, seeking shelter from the war and waiting for it to be safe to return home.
They’re still waiting.
For a full year, the north of Israel has been unsafe for residents as war rages on.
For a full year, 20,000 refugees have been living in limbo in Eilat, unable to return home.
And for a full year, Chabad of Eilat has been a warm and loving home for Israel’s evacuees, providing them with every possible kind of care and support in this unfathomable time.
Chabad of Eilat’s team of dedicated staff and volunteers are leading round-the-clock programs, clubs, and workshops for the evacuees in their schools and hotels, providing caring leadership and guidance for young and old, men, women, and children. From Bar Mitzvah celebrations to the Women’s Circle to vibrant Shabbat meals, your gift through Chabad of Eilat will give the evacuees a new year filled with support, community, and love.