The Promised Land Welcomes Them Home Again
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Claudio and Michell Straucler had lived in Israel from 1988 until 2003 where their two daughters, Camila and Mariel were born. In 2003 they decided to go for a
holiday to visit their former country of Argentina where many of their former friends and relatives convinced them
to stay and make a life back in Argentina.
One thing led to another and their hearts took over the logic of their heads and they decided to remain in Argentina. Shortly they realized they had made a
tremendous mistake by staying. They tried to develop several businesses but none of them prevailed. This was
hurtful and created a very difficult financial situation in their lives. They began to long for the days in Israel where the daughters were receiving a good education, high level of health care, good incomes and they had many good friends. Michell's parents were even living a short distance away in Tel Aviv.
Due to their financial situation they thought it would be impossible for them ever to return to Israel. After getting in touch with the Jewish agency in Buenos Aires, they were told about Ezra International and the possibilities of getting help for their return. After getting their papers in order and after spending over 6 years of struggling just to make it through each day, they were finally able to return to the "Promised Land" on October 1, 2009 to the land they loved so much. They are now living back in their kibbutz Degania Bet, close to the city of Tiberius and next to the Sea of Galilee.
They have written many letters of thankfulness to Ezra knowing that they would never have been able to return if not for the help that they received from Ezra International paying for all their tickets. They are looking forward to the day when they will be able to thank one of our representatives personally when they are visited in the Holy Land. Their letters of thankfulness makes us realize we are truly helping people.