“The Shield of Our Nation:” Sderot’s Resilience in the Face of Immense Tragedy
When you only have 15 seconds to run to a bomb shelter at the sound of a siren, buckling your seatbelt is a safety hazard. In Sderot, how long it takes you to read this paragraph is how long you have to duck down during rocket attacks from Gaza.
Strength in the Line of Fire: A MDA Medic’s Experiences on Oct. 7
Driving down the main road of Sderot, you would never know that this serene neighborhood was host to a gruesome battle just nine months ago.
The Resiliance of Sderot
The resilience of Sderot’s people in the face of ongoing threats is remarkable, but they need support to rebuild their lives and secure their future. The trauma of October 7th has left deep scars on the community, and the road to recovery will be long and challenging.
The Most Unexpected Beautiful Shabbat of my Life
What I had feared would be uncomfortable proved to be the most inspiring Shabbat of my life. For 25 hours, the unique and eternal strength of the Jewish people was on full display.
A (Small) Break for Some Fun
On Tuesday, October 24, Israel365, along with others, ran a “family day” for people from the city of Sderot, in southern Israel, who were forced to leave their homes. The Sderot families got what they needed most – some fun and relaxation.
Animals that Soothe the Soul
With a little help from some furry friends, Meir Panim offers alternative therapies to those living in close proximity to the Gaza border
Sderot Under Attack: An Insider’s Account
Tair Sassy, the manager of Nir Am, one of Meir Panim’s Youth Centers in Sderot, was brainstorming different ways to celebrate Israel Independence Day when the alarms began to sound.
Meir Panim: Sheltering Sderot’s Kids From Rockets and Hunger
Irit Levy, 17, remembers the night that she and her friends decided to sleep over at Meir Panim’s Sderot Youth Center. “After four “Tzeva Adom” red alert sirens,” Irit explained, “my friends and I decided it would be safest to spend the night at the youth center; a converted bomb shelter.”
How Warm Soup Feeds the Hearts of the Young and Old
With weather reports predicting colder than usual temperatures for the following day in Jerusalem, the staff at Meir Panim‘s Jerusalem Restaurant Style Soup Kitchen anticipated an influx of visitors.
What Does This 17-Year-Old From Hamas Rocket-Ridden Sderot Do? LOTS!
Three years is a long time in the life of a teenager, especially one growing up in the Hamas rocket-ridden southern Israeli city of Sderot. Yet, 17-year-old Netanel Naftelayev has not only survived under adverse conditions, he is one of Sderot’s shining stars.
