As families around the world gather for Passover, our challenges weigh heavily on our hearts.
With the fate of 133 hostages unknown, a nation still reeling from trauma, and a global community striving to comprehend our daily reality, the significance of the Seder this year is starkly, utterly different.
Reflecting on the essence of Passover – resilience, renewal, the rekindling of hope — I share this image of Kibbutz Beeri, where 100 people were killed on October 7. Artist Michel Kichka’s vision rejects the darkness of recent events, celebrating instead the resilience of community and the promise of renewal: As the storks rebuild, we shall, too.
Restoring hope and dignity isn’t simply a lofty aspiration—it is the engine that drives us. From our work within Israel — providing essential aid to evacuees to supporting the resilient Ofakim community with the Bait Hamishor Resilience Center — to our work overseas, in Ukraine and Nepal, NATAN remains steadfast.
When the need is there, so are we. In Israel, around the globe, when the need is there, so is NATAN.
Wishing all a Passover filled with strength and solidarity.
NATAN continues to support communities within and beyond Israel’s borders. As we do, our ranks continue to grow, as new staff and volunteers join NATAN’s mission to restore dignity and hope, wherever we are needed.
The Communications Team warmly welcomes Gaya Hoffman as its new lead, recognizing with gratitude the tremendous work and devotion of the indefatigable Nili Bresler, who created and led the team for the past decade.
We look forward with pleasure to introducing NATAN’s new CEO next month.
Watch this space for details.