Her Greatest Wish Is Peace

IFCJ Canada  |  June 13, 2025

At 86, Sofia has lived through more than most. A Holocaust survivor and widow, she fled Nazi forces as a toddler, surviving wartime evacuation in northern Russia, and later making  aliyah (immigrating to Israel) from the former Soviet Union. Today, she lives in Sderot – just miles from Gaza – where the threat of rocket fire is a constant reality. 
 
Despite her hardships, Sofia’s spirit remains unshaken. “I am proud to be Jewish,” she says. “Even under Soviet rule, I never hid my identity.” 
 
Thanks to the generosity of Fellowship supporters, Sofia receives food boxes, delivered personally by Fellowship volunteer, Daniel. “I want to thank all the Christians around the world who support me,” she said. “Because of you, I have what I need.”  
 
After surviving war, illness, and displacement – both during World War II and October 7, 2023 – Sofia’s greatest wish is simple: peace. “I am tired of war. I want a peaceful life.” 
 
Your support helps bring dignity, comfort, and hope to Sofia – and thousands like her in Israel and around the world.