At just 13 years old, Natalia’s childhood was shattered by war. Forced to flee her home in Ukraine as the Nazis advanced, she survived World War II by working in a factory tied to the war effort. Against overwhelming odds, she lived through one of history’s darkest chapters and eventually returned to rebuild her life.
Decades later, war once again invaded her world. As missiles struck Ukrainian cities and entire neighborhoods were reduced to rubble, Natalia found herself reliving memories she had spent a lifetime trying to overcome. “A rocket hit our neighborhood in the middle of the night,” she recalled. “More than 30 people in my community were killed.”
At 95 years old, Natalia made the difficult journey to Israel, seeking safety and a new beginning. But arriving as a frail senior with limited mobility brought new challenges. Confined to a wheelchair, she needed an apartment with elevator access. She had no proper furniture, limited resources, and struggled to secure enough food. In a new country, far from everything familiar, she faced her later years alone.
That is when compassionate friends stepped in.
Through CBN Israel, caring supporters began delivering regular food packages and essential groceries. More than nourishment, those visits brought comfort and connection. Donors also provided a special bed and basic furniture, transforming her empty apartment into a place of dignity and rest.
“Thank you so much for your generous help,” Natalia shared. “I am overjoyed to receive the food and groceries, and so grateful for the furniture. Your kindness means more than you know.”
Because of faithful friends like you, Holocaust survivors, refugees, and vulnerable seniors in Israel are not forgotten. Your compassion provides meals, shelter, and hope to those rebuilding their lives after unimaginable loss.
Thank you for standing with Israel’s survivors and bringing light into their darkest moments!
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