Time is the Enemy

Anti-Jewish slogans and graffiti are now common throughout the former Soviet states. Public billboards calling for Russia to be cleansed of the Jews are seen in many cities. People have been beaten in their own apartments and some have even been killed for just being a Jew.

The greatest enemy is time. It is only a matter of time before the doors for immigration slam shut leaving these precious people's lives hanging in the balance. There is no time to waste. We must get them out now while we can!

Will you help us?

Providing Care and Food for the Elderly

Your generous financial support is needed to keep these
life-saving programs working for the poorest of the poor.
 

The level of poverty in the former Soviet Union is very high and one of the most vulnerable groups is the elderly. Pensions are very low and barely cover basic living costs. Many pensioners have health issues and are often spending more than 50% of their meager pensions on medication.

One wonderful project, supported by Ezra International, is taking place in the city of Omsk, Siberia. Church members are involved in a feeding program reaching out particularly to elderly Jewish people. The synagogue in Omsk is very active and about 120 people visit the synagogue each day – for a variety of reasons but mainly for fellowship and for practical help. Six days out of seven, every week members of the local Pentecostal church prepare a hot lunchtime meal, delivering it to the Synagogue and serve the elderly Jewish people. This "love in action" is a great blessing to the poor and needy – but also helps enormously to bring down some of the traditional barriers between Jews and Christians.