January was filled with gratitude and joy for all the support we provide for the Russian speaking Jews in Israel. These elderly Holocaust survivors and former prisoners of the ghettos, share their stories, thankful for our prayers and compassion. As usual, we have the privilege and pleasure to visit many of these survivors in their homes. During the New Year celebrations, we added special gifts to the food packages we provide.
Tina Galansan was born in 1941; she was a prisoner of the Auschwitz concentration camp. This what she says about David Hathaway’s Ministry: ‘David Hathaway’s Ministry is an extraordinary organisation that is represented by many sincere volunteers and kind workers, making a huge contribution to our lives. I am personally very grateful to you. Thank you for reaching us and helping us! I am so grateful for your support and constant attention. May your work and ministry flourish in Israel! I have been living in Israel for 45 years; your work has made me happier now than at any time before! God bless you!’
Sima Pesion was born in 1944 and has been living in Haifa, Israel, for 22 years. ‘I am very grateful to the organisation of David Hathaway for the care it shows to the former prisoners of ghettoes and Holocaust survivors. I am very grateful to all the volunteers and representatives of the mission for the attention they give! You always visit, communicate with us, it is very important for us; we need it, especially during the Covid restrictions, when there is nowhere to go and no one to see! And I am very grateful when you pray for us and our health! God hears you. I wish you all great health, peace in your soul and in your family, and that you continue communicating with us for many, many years!’
Alexander Kapitov is 95 years old. ‘I live in Haifa. I want to thank David Hathaway’s Ministry for your care and kindness towards us, the former prisoners of the ghettoes. Thank you for your nobility and respect for us, for the gifts and food, by which you support our households. Thank you that your organisation does not forget us. You do a life-changing work! Be blessed!’
