Every family that visits our Beit Hallel humanitarian aid center in Ashdod has a story. Some are facing financial hardship, others are dealing with difficult personal circumstances, and many are simply doing their best to care for the people they love.
One family we have come to know over time is a father and his adult daughter, who share the responsibility of raising five children. Their circumstances are especially difficult, shaped by the loss of a loved one and the daily challenges of supporting a large family with limited resources.
The daughter is a single mother caring for her three children. Her father is raising two more children after his eldest son tragically lost his life in a car accident. Following his son’s death, the grandfather became the legal guardian of his two grandchildren, taking on the unexpected responsibility of raising them.
Together, this father and daughter are doing everything they can to provide a loving, stable home for all five children and give them the best possible opportunities for the future.
Growing Up With Dreams for the Future
The youngest child is in third grade, while the other four are teenagers, two aged 16, one 17, and the oldest 18.
For the older children, important decisions about their futures are quickly approaching. Some are considering military service, while others hope to continue their education. Like young people everywhere, they are beginning to think about the lives they want to build and the opportunities that may lie ahead.
Their mother and grandfather want to support those dreams, but providing for five growing children comes with considerable financial pressure. Everyday household expenses already stretch their resources, leaving very little available for additional educational costs.
Despite these challenges, the children remain hopeful about what lies ahead. They recognize the sacrifices their family is making and believe that, with continued love and support, they can find a way to pursue their goals.
For their caregivers, that hope is something worth protecting.
Practical Help That Makes a Difference
Through Beit Hallel’s humanitarian ministry, this family receives groceries, clothing, and other essential supplies that help ease some of the financial strain on their household.
While this assistance cannot remove every difficulty they face, it provides meaningful relief and allows the family to direct more of their limited resources toward other important needs.
Recently, we were also able to provide them with a computer.
With five children attending school or preparing for the next stage of their education, having access to a computer is especially valuable. It gives them a shared resource for completing assignments, studying, and exploring educational opportunities.
For a household where every expense must be carefully considered, purchasing a computer would have been a significant challenge. Being able to provide one was a practical way to support the children’s education and help them prepare for the future.
A Family That Knows They Are Not Alone
As our relationship with this family has grown, we have come to understand more about their daily responsibilities and the challenges they continue to face.
Their visits to the aid center are about more than receiving groceries and clothing. Over time, a relationship of friendship and trust has developed, and the family knows they are welcome and valued.
They are also aware that the Beit Hallel congregation keeps them in prayer, something they have shared is a source of encouragement to them.
Our desire is to continue supporting this father and daughter as they care for the five children entrusted to them. We cannot undo the tragedy their family has experienced or remove every obstacle they may encounter, but we can offer practical assistance, friendship, and encouragement along the way.
Their story is a reminder of the tremendous sacrifices families make for the people they love, and how much even modest assistance can mean when responsibilities feel overwhelming.
Because of the generosity of our friends and ministry partners, families like this one are receiving the practical support they need during difficult seasons.
Thank you for helping us care for vulnerable families across Israel. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference, giving parents and caregivers a little breathing room and helping children look toward their futures with hope.