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Survivors of Terror Countless Israelis suffer the pain and anguish of surviving a terror attack. Many have been put at grave economic risk resulting from the death, maiming or serious injury of a family member. These families, and many more urgently seek relief from the economic distress that besets an Israel under assault. ATZUM works to get funds to these families, particularly to those whose major wage earner has been incapacitated. More... |
Righteous Among the Nations Israel is home to 44 surviving Hasiday Umot Olam / Righteous Among the Nations and their spouses. These individuals saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust and came to live here alone, or with their families, at the end of World War II, or after the collapse of the Soviet Union. ATZUM works to provide basic needs not met by the Israel social welfare (Bituah Leumi - NII) package. This includes visits by Israeli "adoptive grandchildren", professional caretakers, as well as geriatric, dental, ophthalmic and auditory treatments and aids. More... |
Human Trafficking Israel is a destination country for human trafficking. Women and children are brought into the country every year to be exploited as modern day slaves. Rates of human trafficking in Israel are alarmingly high. Nearly all of the trafficking victims in Israel come from the former Soviet Union. Most victims enter the country through Israel's border with Egypt. Once in Israel, victims are often sold and resold to pimps and brothel owners who force them to work in slave-like conditions. At every stage in the process, the victims are abused and exploited, often suffering severe beatings, rape and even starvation. Israel has made limited progress in the fight against human trafficking but more can and must be done. Significant resources must be dedicated to combating trafficking in Israel in the areas of prevention, protection, and prosecution. More... To read the latest TFHT newsletter Click here |
