Open Wide Your Hands

The Israelis on our Food Project have become like family to us. Our family recently celebrated a huge milestone with a very special lady—Dora, who turned 100 years old. Our delivery team meets with Dora every month to deliver food parcels and spend time with her. Dora is a Holocaust survivor, and each birthday is a precious gift. For her 100th birthday, we treated Dora to laughter, hugs, flowers, cake and a special gift. Dora made aliyah (immigration to Israel) at the age of 82 and has been on our Food Project for 18 years, receiving monthly food parcels and regular visits. During her birthday celebration, Dora said to one of our volunteers, “When you come, you bring life into the house.”

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