Hanukkah, the Festival of the Dedication of the Temple and the Festival of Lights, reminds us of the triumph of light over darkness. This year, Hanukkah holds a profoundly special meaning in Sderot, Israel.
Unlike last year, when war forced many families to evacuate across the country, this year’s celebrations have once again brought life to our beloved city in southern Israel. Families are returning, rebuilding their lives, and finding renewed hope in the midst of challenges. However, the path to recovery is not easy, and many rely on the support of those who care about the people of Israel.
As part of our commitment to the community, we have been distributing food baskets and grocery vouchers for Hanukkah, sending a clear message to the people of Sderot: you are not alone. Our work reflects our dedication to Israel and its resilient citizens.
On the day of the celebration, we brought joy and hope to the children of Sderot with a wonderful event filled with gifts, games, music, and the traditional sufganiyot (Hanukkah donuts). The children experienced moments of laughter and fun, allowing them to forget, if only briefly, the fear and trauma of living near the Gaza border in Israel. For a few precious hours, they were simply kids again, free to smile and enjoy life.
This Hanukkah celebration was more than just an event; it was a reaffirmation of our love for this community, our faith in God who protects and guides us, and our belief that Sderot, Israel, is, and will continue to be, a city of life.
None of this would have been possible without your support. Your help allows us to bring relief, joy, and hope to families in Israel during these challenging times. Together, we can continue to make a lasting impact, shining light in the darkest places.
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Your support is crucial to keep moving forward. Be involved in bringing peace to Israel, the Promised Land, during these prophetic days.
Partner with us today to bless the people of Israel, join this mission and bring hope and light to the families in the region.
You can be part of and impact the lives of more people who need help in our city and together show them the way, the truth and the life.
We invite you to be part of our ministry so that together we can bring hope to our border town of Sderot.
Our work would not be possible without the help of partners like you, so we ask you to consider in prayer the possibility of a monthly commitment that will allow us to continue with the Lord’s work here in Israel.
Sincerely yours
Pastors
Michael & Dina Beener
and CLM Israel Team
“City of Life”
Messianic congregation and Outreach Center
Sderot, Israel.
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