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We are in the midst of one of the Jewish holidays—Hanukkah—but the season isn’t always joyful for those who are struggling to make ends meet.

Thanks to caring friends like you, CBN Israel is giving help and hope to single mothers, particularly during the holidays. Since Hanukkah began, special gatherings have been held across the country to honor these women who CBN has been supporting for years.

The first of these Hanukkah events was hosted in Jerusalem. The women received a festive meal, a special holiday gift, and vouchers that allow them to buy food and clothes. The gathering included a time of prayer and encouragement for the women.

CBN Israel believes that long-term support for single mothers does so much more than put food on the table. The regular home visits by our caseworkers, financial counseling, and social events help the women feel empowered and encouraged amid their difficult circumstances.

These ongoing relationships are a lifeline for these women who have been through so much.

“These special events, at Hanukkah and other times during the year, are a breath of fresh air for us as single moms,” Veronica told CBN Israel. “We have each been through our own hardships, and we struggle to provide for our children and take care of them by ourselves.”

Veronica, who has received assistance from CBN Israel for 10 years now, said single moms often feel neglected by their surrounding communities.

“Usually, people don’t think too much about us,” she said. “But the support from CBN Israel and special events like these allow us to feel loved, blessed, and accepted. We get to spend time with other single moms, share a meal together, and encourage one another—it’s such a blessing.”

Your gifts to CBN Israel can help so many single moms, terror victims, Holocaust survivors, and others struggling to survive. With thousands of lives impacted by the war, your support is crucial in bringing food, housing, and continued relief to Israelis in need.

Please join us in blessing others in need!

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