mario alberto benedetto,
Since our last update, the number of Israelis who have died from coronavirus has risen to 193, while nearly 15,000 have tested positive for the virus.
Although Israel has eased restrictions slightly since Passover, certain cities have seen a surge in infections. Many are saying that in actuality it is no safer now and Israelis must be even more vigilant to keep safe.
This was a difficult week for the citizens of Israel.
Rabbi Yeshayahu Heber, the founder of "Gift of Life", an organization that arranged kidney donations from living donors, died last night at the age of 55. Prime Minister Netanyahu called him "an exemplar of humanity, kindness and mutual responsibility. We all hoped that he would recover from the coronavirus, but to our distress, he passed away."
Tragically, a prominent Israeli rabbi and scholar with 14 children passed away this week from corona. Rabbi Chaim Turchin was 48 years and had no known preexisting medical conditions. He was the dean of a prestigious Talmudic academy whose untimely death came as a shock.
An elderly Israeli patient who had beaten the virus caught it again, raising questions about the body's ability to develop immunity to the new disease.
Prime Minister Netanyahu declared that "in the global fight against coronavirus, there is no retreat. If we retreat before the right time, we are likely to pay a very heavy price in human lives."
Israel continues to work on increasing the number of ventilators for seriously ill patients and protective gear for doctors and medics. Thousands of medical workers are still in isolation. Many have contracted the virus.
Over one million Israelis are now unemployed, over 25% of the entire workforce. Israel's once-thriving economy has been brought to a standstill with the citizens of Israel suffering terribly.
While all Israelis are affected, the poor and elderly, Holocaust survivors, victims of terror and those with serious illnesses face the highest risk.
In certain areas, food and medical supplies are scarce. Health care workers are getting infected. Most businesses are still shut down. For many families, financial difficulties are insurmountable and people are in a state of panic.
The citizens of Israel need your help right now - more than ever before. Please open your hearts to help the people of Israel.
We have been presented with urgent requests for help. Critical funds are being distributed throughout Israel.
Your donation will go towards:
| ▪ | Food and medicine for the poor, elderly and those in isolation |
| ▪ | Protective masks for first-responders, medics and doctors |
| ▪ | Financial assistance for families in need, including for Passover food |
| ▪ | Clothing and essentials for IDF soldiers grounded on base for extended time |
| ▪ | Research to develop treatments and cure |
| ▪ | Keeping the public informed around the clock |
| ▪ | Critical needs that arise to fight the virus and keep Israelis safe |
The time to act is now!
May God reward your kindness and generosity.
With Blessings from Israel,
The United with Israel Family
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