Kibbutz life is a vital part of Israel’s foundation. These farming villagers became the building blocks of a new nation as it welcomed thousands of immigrants who had barely survived the Holocaust and World War II.
But on October 7, 2023, that existence came under threat when Hamas terrorists attacked Southern Israel. On Kibbutz Nirim, a tight-knit community near the Gaza border, five civilians and three soldiers were killed, and five others were kidnapped. Many houses and buildings sustained severe damage, forcing families to find other places to live.
Since then, CBN Israel has spent time with residents who were displaced from their homes by the tragedy—listening to their stories and learning about their needs. And now, thanks to the caring gifts of donors, CBN Israel is helping this community of 400 people rebuild.
“We received an amazing gift from CBN Israel, and we are constructing a new dining room,” said Dafna Ben Ami, Nirim’s community relations director. “We are going to have a beautiful place to gather together for the holidays and the Sabbath.”
“The dining room is the heart and soul of the kibbutz,” explained Adele Raemer, a Nirim resident. “This will literally be the hub of the kibbutz.”
Support from generous donors also helped build new safe rooms, plus a grocery store that will serve the wider region.
Members of Kibbutz Nirim are looking forward to returning to their homes and becoming a community once again—a crucial element of their healing process.
“Community builds resilience. So, we invest in the community and are doing things that are for the betterment of the community,” Adele told us. “Without community you don’t have a kibbutz.”
Your gifts to CBN Israel can make a way for Israelis who have suffered so much to move back to their homes with a sense of security and support. Thank you!
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