Olim Fund of the Galilee
January 2006 Report

Shalom dear friends and supporters of the Olim Fund of the Land of Israel,

The New Year as begun quite well for our Fund, thanks again to your continued generous support and loving outreach to our Jewish immigrant families that have fallen upon hard times here in the biblical Land of their inheritance. Out donor base continues to grow, as do sales and profit from the same of my books and teachings which are donated to the Fund.

Last evening we had a most gratifying Board meeting whereat we distributed $7,435 among twelve families/individuals that were in especially difficult survival level circumstances which are summarized in the attached monthly report.

We recently had a meeting of all fund representatives during which one of them tearfully approached me and said "Bob, please let all of your donors know how deeply they are appreciated by the many their fund has already helped. We have been praying for the Olim Fund to come forth for the past 13 years and, by the hand of God, you have all made this happen."

I would also like to report to you that we have now established two new affiliated dental clinics, both in the greater Haifa area that will provide care funded by us for a much reduced price to candidates selected for help by our Fund.

May God continue to bless you all, and to bless our beloved Israel and the United States,

Bob Fischer

Olim Fund of the Land of Israel

 

Monthly distributions for January, 2006

 

                                                                              

Family Size

Location

Monthly Income

Overview of Situation Funded

Gift

2

Haifa

$600

This young widow with a teenage son was evicted from her apartment due to her inability to pay the rent. She has moved into a less expensive apartment but is being hounded by overdue utility and rent payments from her former residence.

 

$761

5

Haifa

$187

The head of this young family suffered a major stroke two months ago and was written off as terminal of permanently incapacitated by his doctors. He has made a miraculous recovery and was ambulatory this past Shabbat, however his wife and family have incurred all manner of survival level expenses in the absence of his regular income, such as rent, food, etc. This gift is to help cover these expenses in the short term.

 

$1087

2

Haifa

$248

This young mother is in the process of getting a divorce. She recently lost her part time job and receives no support from her estranged husband. This gift is to pay one month’s rent and to provide food in the short term.

 

$435

3

Arrad

$26

The head of the family is a gardener who has been unemployed for two months. He recently was re-hired and will receive his first salary at the end of this month. This gift is to help them pay for rent, food and utilities during this break without income.

 

$435

1

Haifa

$436

This widow, living alone was robbed. In the process, much physical damage was done to her apartment, including the front door that was destroyed. She also lost many, every day use items that must be replaced. Neither she nor the landlord  are covered by insurance.

 

$696

 

 

 

1

Haifa

$391

This widow is in serious need of dental care and has been referred to our new affiliate dental clinic in Haifa. Additionally, her ancient gas stove has become unserviceable and needs to be replaced so that she can cook. She also badly needs some other basic items of furniture, such as simple chairs for her kitchen.

 

$543

3

Karmiel

$613

The head of the family is desperately looking for a better paying job since his salary is just enough to pay for rent and utilities with nothing left over for other basic survival needs. This gift is for food and one month’s rent to help them in the short term.

 

$500

5

Karmiel

$1078

The family’s three young children require the mother to stay at home and care for them. The loss of her income will seriously impact them until they can adjust to these new circumstances. Additionally, both parents urgently need dental care that has been long deferred and is causing them considerable pain.

 

$435

4

Katzrine

$391

This young widow has her recently divorced non-Jewish daughter-in-law with her two infant children living with her while her son, the father of these children, serves out a long jail sentence. Since the children are not technically Jewish, the government is requiring proof that that her son is actually the biological father. Without this proof, both the mother and children may be forced to leave Israel. This gift is to cover DNA testing of the children and other related expenses.

 

$652

3

Haifa

$918

This family lost the home they were buying due to their inability to keep up with mortgage payments. They have now moved into a rental apartment but the electricity will not be turned on until they pay the outstanding electric bill from their prior home. This gift is to help them make the adjustment to their new circumstances.

 

$261

1

Arrad

$76

This twenty year old is attending college in the Negev. Her food and shelter are provided but she has no means of paying for emergency dental care that is causing her considerable pain.

 

$565

 

 

 

2

Karmiel

$413

This young widow with a son living at home is working part time and desperately looking for full time work in order to meet rent, food and other survival level expenses. They both are in great need of shoes and warm clothing for the winter. Also, two windows in the house are broken and must be replaced since heating is impossible under these circumstances.

 

$1065

 

 

 

 

Total monthly gifts

 

$7,435

 

 

 

Copyright 2003 by Raymond Robert Fischer