‘You Take Care of Me’

IFCJ Canada  |  September 19, 2024

Born in Morocco just before World War II, Aliah today lives in her biblical homeland in the holy city of Tiberias. But this 88-year-old Jewish woman lost her husband eight years ago. Since then, her daughter has been taking care of her in her old, worn-down home. And living in the north of Israel means she’s vulnerable to terrorist rockets.

“There were several alarms in Tiberias, and I was really stressed,” says Aliah. “It reminded me of the German planes I saw in Morocco when I was a child. There is no bomb shelter in our house, and I can’t make it to a public shelter on the street. When there were alarms, I sat on the couch and didn’t move; I just froze. Sometimes at night I wake up from nightmares because of the war. I pray that it will pass already.”

Thankfully, Fellowship volunteers visit her, despite the rockets, with food and companionship, to make sure this precious child of God isn’t alone. “The Fellowship has helped me very much over the years.”

It’s a miracle Aliah survived. But even now, she faces daily challenges that no one should endure alone. Thanks to compassionate friends like you, Aliah has received the vital care and support she needs to keep going. Your generosity is helping ensure she isn’t forgotten in her time of need.

Your gift today will help provide basic needs and lifesaving help for God’s children, like Aliah, in Israel and around the world.