On October 7, 2023, the morning of Simchat Torah, one of the most joyous days on the Jewish calendar, unprecedented events unfolded in Israel.
In an unexpected move without intelligence knowledge, 22 communities in the South of Israel were attacked. The threats from Hamas are deeply concerning. Hundreds of innocent people have been killed, thousands injured, and many have been kidnapped and are currently being held hostage in Gaza. They target even our most vulnerable, including children and the elderly, turning a day of celebration into one of profound worry. We are doing what can be done to support them with physical and psychological needs. Please do what you can.