‘I Am Immensely Grateful’
Rosy Andresen | April 4, 2025
Today, Inga is 86 years old. But she still vividly remembers when she was just three years old, and World War II came to Russia.
It was one of the most frightening times of her life. Inga and her mother fled their city by train, a journey that lasted days. Too young to understand, she didn’t know why her mother kept leaving her alone with other children. Now, she knows—her mother was searching for food and water to keep them alive.
As she grew older, Inga learned her family kept their Jewish traditions hidden for safety. In 1990, fearing rising pogroms, she fled once again.
“We gathered our documents, packed two suitcases, and left for Israel with my husband and daughter. Many Jews left Uzbekistan that year.”
“In 1990, we came to Israel and settled in Ashkelon, where we still live. This was a dream come true for us.”
But now, as rockets fall, Inga is transported back to her childhood fears. “I’m reminded of the times when I sat trembling under the relentless bombing of Nazi pilots. I don’t even make it out to the stairwell in time for the sirens, so I sit on the couch, feeling small and scared, and I pray.”
In the midst of war, she turns to God—and to The Fellowship, which brings her comfort and ensures she never goes without food.
“It is incredible that so many Christians are willing to invest their resources, time, and care for Jews in Israel. I am immensely grateful to all the donors of The Fellowship. You made a significant impact on my life and are still helping me during these times of war.”