Our concrete promise for the People of Israel
When we say “Am Yisrael Chai,” it’s not just a catchcry, it’s a promise.
UIA made a solemn commitment to stand by the People of Israel – to keep Am Yisrael alive and thriving. This promise has been upheld since our inception over a century ago and it is a promise that has been further reinforced following the events of October 7.
Now as this war continues into its eleventh month and rockets are fired from both Gaza and Lebanon – it’s a promise that needs to be laid in concrete. That is why, in partnership with The Jewish Agency for Israel, we are spearheading a mobile shelter project for the protection of our people in heavily populated cities and towns in Israel’s South and North.
These communities live under the daily threat of rockets and unfortunately, they are not fully protected. The urgent deployment of concrete-cast mobile protective shelters throughout the streets of these communities will enable residents to take cover in seconds. This will also increase their sense of security during this war and in times of emergency.
During this high holiday period, we call your prayers and attention to one particular community that is desperately in need of additional shelter: Yad Mordechai – a kibbutz of about 800 people – located 10 km south of Ashkelon close to the border with the Gaza Strip.
Yad Mordechai is completing the construction of a Technological Centre for primary school students in the Gaza Envelope Region. Of course, the operation of the school is dependent on ensuring the children’s safety. In addition to all the other security measures that are in place, two mobile bomb shelters are urgently needed to add a further layer of protection for these vulnerable children.
That’s why Kibbutz Yad Mordechai will be the first recipient of our Concrete Promise. These high holidays the Australian Jewish community will unite to deliver these concrete mobile bomb shelters and then we will pray that they should never be needed.
Peter Horovitz, UIA Victoria CEO, said: “The provision of these shelters for the children at Kibbutz Yad Mordechai is urgent. And when we hear of an urgent need for the People of Israel, UIA steps up. We accept responsibility for our people. We are proud that our promise is concrete, and we will consistently go beyond thoughts and prayers to provide tangible and meaningful ways to stand by the People of Israel during these incredibly challenging times.”
We hope you will join our Concrete Promise to the people of Israel this high holidays. All donations are tax-deductible with 100% being directly dedicated to these mobile shelters.
For more information or to make a donation visit uiaaus.net/kn or call 9272 5533
