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The Jewish Agency Convenes Leaders of 60 Global Jewish Communities for Emergency Briefing
Amid an escalating war with Iran, in an emergency briefing convened by The Jewish Agency, Chairman Maj. Gen. (Res.) Doron Almog addressed leaders from 60 global Jewish communities.
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Jewish Agency Opens Emergency Situation Room to Assist Populations Under Its Care
The Jewish Agency opens its Emergency Situation Room in Jerusalem to assist populations under its care, including olim (new immigrants) and Shlichim (emissaries) worldwide; Jewish Agency Chairman Maj. Gen. (Res.) Doron Almog: "The entire Jewish world is joining forces in the struggle to shape the future, not only in Israel and the Middle East - but throughout the world, strengthening Israel in this historic hour."
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New Program Launches In Support of Extended Circles of October 7 Victims
The new program called “Family Circle,” created by The Jewish Agency for Israel, the National Insurance Institute, and the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, provides therapeutic resources to second- and third-degree relatives of hostage families and terror victims.
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The Fund for Victims of Terror: Providing Vital Support Post-October 7, 2023
On the morning of October 7, 2023, Tamara and her family were at home in Kibbutz Mefalsim in Central Israel when Hamas attacked. Since then, they were evacuated to Herzliya and received support from The Jewish Agency's Fund for Victims of Terror.
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Youth Futures: There When Needed Most
On October 7, 2023, Yoav, 11, was with his mother, Hadar, visiting family in Moshav Yachini in Israel, and witnessed a family member die after being shot by terrorists. For support dealing with the horrors and trauma, Hadar reached out to Yoav's Youth Futures mentor.
Hadar’s nephew, Yoav’s cousin, was shot by terrorists, and though they tried to slow the blood flow while waiting for help, help did not arrive in time and they witnessed his final breaths. They were then trapped with his body for 30 hours until they could be evacuated to safety. Knowing Yoav would need support after the nightmarish events of October 7, Hadar reached out to Gali, her son’s Youth Future mentor.
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Keeping Her Neighbor’s Children Alive
When Hamas broke into Avital's protected space, they pulled her out of the closet she was hiding in and brought her neighbor's young children, aged four and 15 weeks, into Avital’s home. Not knowing what had befallen their mother, Avital looked after the two youngsters, even as she thought the terrorists were kidnapping them to Gaza.
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Sacrificing Himself to Keep His Family Safe
To ensure his family stayed safe in his home's protected room, Shlomo sacrificed himself, sitting in plain sight in the living room so when Hamas terrorists entered his house and killed him, they didn't think to search for hidden inhabitants.
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Kibbutznik Saves Neighbor after Hamas Set House on Fire
After Hamas set her house in Kibbutz Holit on fire on October 7, Shir fled her safe room and saved her neighbor, who had passed out trying to escape her home which was already ablaze.
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Risking His Life, Hero Saves Nova Festival Survivors
Oz risked his life time and time again to save survivors at the Nova Festival on October 7, making 15 trips in his personal vehicle to the rave grounds, despite the ongoing presence of terrorists, and got 120 people to safety.