I want to thank you—deeply and personally—for the real and immediate impact your support is having on one of the communities hit hardest on October 7th.

This community, located near the Gaza border, endured one of the most brutal attacks that day. Armed terrorists stormed homes. Innocent people were murdered. Others were kidnapped. Families hid in bomb shelters for hours, terrified and unprotected. For many, it was the darkest day of their lives.

In the aftermath, homes that once offered comfort and safety became sources of trauma. Many survivors questioned whether they could ever return. But now—thanks to you—things are beginning to change.

This week, the installation of bulletproof doors has begun in the community. These doors, funded by your donations, are more than just metal and locks. They’re restoring a sense of safety and dignity that was stripped away. They are helping people rebuild their lives in the place they call home.

Orly, a resident deeply involved in the project, shared this:

“After the helplessness and fear we experienced while confined for long hours in our bomb shelters—while armed terrorists roamed through some of the homes—the knowledge that the doors you so generously donated will now provide protection from gunfire and forced entry brings us a profound sense of security, something that was so painfully absent on that cursed Shabbat.”

The reality is heartbreaking: if these doors had been in place on October 7th, some homes might have remained secure. Some lives might have been saved. That truth is what makes your support so critical—because it means the horror of that day is driving real, protective change right now.

Families are choosing to return home—not because the threat is gone, but because they know this time, they’re not alone. They have protection. They have support. They have you.

As Orly said:

“We are choosing to hold on to life here, despite the ongoing security threat, because we believe this is how we preserve our lives in this land... These doors are a key factor in helping many families decide to return home—to their homes, their fortresses.”

This is your impact—in every bolt tightened, every door installed, every family that feels just a little more secure. You are helping build a stronger, safer future.

Thank you for standing with us—not just when it was easy, but when it mattered most.

With heartfelt appreciation,
Moran