In the past six months, our Chabad of Venice family has embraced a special mission: adopting an IDF army base. This initiative is a testament to our profound gratitude and support for the men and women safeguarding Israel.
Our support has taken various forms, all tailored to make a significant impact in the lives of soldiers:
Financial support. We’ve provided financial assistance to soldiers and their families, including our Purim Gifts to Israel’s Poor. For many of these men and women, the gift meant peace of mind — that their families could celebrate with more than just bare essentials.
Letters of support. Last month, the teens in our C-Teen program wrote letters of encouragement and gratitude. The message: Israel and the soldiers are in our thoughts and prayers.
Military equipment. Hearing the needs from our liaisons on the ground, we sponsored requested gear, helmets and weapon accessories.
Our goal is to create a connection between our community and the people of Israel. It’s a way of showing these brave men and women that Jews around the world, who they may never meet, stand behind them in this pivotal moment — and not just in words, but in meaningful actions.
As we continue this journey of support, we invite every member of our community to join us in this heartfelt endeavor. Say a daily prayer, take on a mitzvah, make a donation. Together, we can bring comfort and strength to our soldiers.
We may be the smallest nation, but we’re showing the world that we’re in fact, the largest family.
