The Jerusalem Post - The Jerusalem Post Magazine
S.O.S Save us!
This is the silent cry of thousands of Israel's unborn children, imploring us to help their mothers before crippling financial constraints drive them to end their pregnancy.
Over the past year, we have experienced an unprecedented pandemic which has brought mortality, illness and financial loss to hundreds of thousands.
Social workers report a rise in the number of women seeking authorization from abortion committees on the grounds of their untenable financial situation. With no government support available in these circumstances, social workers have been referring women to EFRAT for assistance with practical help and emotional support so that they feel able to keep their baby.
As a result of the current financial crisis in Israel, social worker referrals to EFRAT have risen by 55%. However, EFRAT itself receives no government support.
It is only the generosity of its partners that allows EFRAT to continue its life-saving work. These individuals have the foresight to realize that their contribution to EFRAT is the best possible investment. The bank notes that they donate to EFRAT are transformed into eternal life. With this support, EFRAT has been privileged to save close to 78,000 children, some of whom are already raising children of their own.
At EFRAT we hear of many miracles that take place to our donors and their families: lives that have been saved miraculously, women who have had a child after many years, etc. To us this is no surprise.
My Dear Friends,
I joined the EFRAT Organization in 1977. The scope of EFRAT's work relies fully on private funding. However, I do not ask for contributions to the organization. Instead, I am presenting you with the opportunity to become a partner with EFRAT. This is the chance to save the lives of children and make the best investment possible, granting life to children, giving joy to their parents, and strengthening Israel and the Jewish nation.
In the merit of saving precious lives of Jewish children, may every one of EFRAT's donors experience good health and blessing in their lives.
Dr. Eli Schussheim President