Support Hot Meals for Israeli Families: The Healing Power of Chicken Soup

The Comfort and Legacy of Chicken Soup Across generations, one dish has symbolized warmth, care, and healing in Jewish homes — chicken soup. Often called “Jewish penicillin,” it has soothed fevers, lifted spirits, and embodied the loving hands of mothers and grandmothers. But for many Israeli families facing serious illness, the simple comfort of a […]
The Vital Role of Jewish Israeli Charities in Strengthening Families and Communities

The Lifeline of Jewish Israeli Charities Jewish Israeli charities play an essential role in uplifting families struggling with serious illness. These organizations go far beyond financial aid — they provide food, emotional support, and the reassurance that no one has to face hardship alone. When illness strikes, it affects the entire family. Parents divide their […]
Extend Your Sukkah: Bring the Joy of Sukkot to Families in Need

As we step into the sukkah, we are reminded of how fragile our homes can be — and how much we rely on Hashem’s protection.
Yom Kippur and the Mitzvah of Tzedakah: Giving That Transforms Lives

Fulfill the mitzvah of tzedakah on Yom Kippur. Learn why giving charity before Yom Kippur transforms lives and brings blessing, hope, and renewal.
Bringing Hope and Support in Times of Illness: A Trusted Israel Charity for Jewish Families

When serious illness strikes a Jewish family in Israel, the challenges extend far beyond medical treatment. Parents face impossible choices between work and caregiving, while bills accumulate and basic needs like food and clothing become overwhelming burdens.
Healing Getaways: Restoring Hope for Israeli Families in Crisis

When medical emergencies strike Israeli families, Or Lacholeh provides more than immediate relief—our healing getaway program offers families the chance to reconnect, recover, and find hope together.
Cancer Patient Recovery Support: How Dream Fulfillment Programs Transform Healing Environments

When 20-year-old Sarah’s cancer returned for the second time, her family’s cramped Beit Shemesh home became another obstacle in her fight for life. Or Lacholeh’s Dream Fulfillment Program didn’t just deliver furniture—it restored hope.
The Sweet Tradition of Rosh Hashanah Simanim

When illness threatens to steal the sweetness from Jewish New Year celebrations, community support ensures no family faces the holidays alone.
When Illness Doesn’t Take a Vacation – We Give Them One: Healing Getaways for Families with Sick Children | Or Lacholeh

As Israel’s summer vacation season begins and families across the country pack their bags for much-needed getaways, there’s a harsh reality we can’t ignore: illness doesn’t take a vacation.
How Israeli Children Battling Cancer Turned Mourning into Celebration

This July 7th, as Jewish communities worldwide observed Tisha B’Av—a solemn fast day commemorating historical tragedies—something extraordinary unfolded at Heal Israel (Or Lacholeh) that redefined what healing truly means for Israel’s most vulnerable children.