The Israeli city of Sderot, home to 20,000 residents, lays in a fragile locale little more than a half-mile outside the Gaza strip. For the past seven years, the city has been subject to constant attack by Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants using ballistic rockets known as Kassam rockets. These attacks, which are intended to kill civilians with the ultimate goal of driving the residents of Sderot from their homes, actually aim specifically to kill children. They are fired in the morning hours when children are on their way to school and, in some cases, at schools themselves.

These attacks continue on an ongoing basis, making the social services provided to the residents of Sderot more important now than ever. Your support of The Jewish Federation will help ensure that residents of Sderot, receive the aid they need during this challenging time. This is only possible through your generosity. If you have not yet made your gift this year, please do so today by clicking here. We all look forward to the dream of peace. In the meantime, through the gift you make today, you have the power to give our family in Israel peace of mind.

Here’s some updated information on what is happening in Sderot and ways to help:

• Click here for information about a concert in Los Angeles to help support the people of Sderot.
• Click here to read the inspirational story of one teacher in Sderot who is making a difference in children’s lives and view a video about their experience.
• Click here for news from Zeev Bielski, Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel