Yad Tamar

08/10/2026

07/10/2026

The holidays are over, and routine returns.

But for a family facing a crisis, routine doesn't always truly return.

Illness, loss, or a complex family situation do not come to a halt just because the holiday has ended.

Sometimes, it is precisely after the family gatherings conclude and those around them return to their daily lives that the struggle becomes more palpable.

At Yad Tamar, we believe that a family in crisis shouldn't have to face it alone. 🫶

A community that knows how to recognize needs, organize, and provide long-term support can make a tremendous difference.

We continue working to build communities that know how to offer support—not just in the immediate aftermath, but throughout the long journey that follows.

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30/09/2026

Collateral war injuries in Israel’s South
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Founded in 1962, Arad is a city of close to 33,000 citizens. Located on the border of the Judean desert and the Negev desert Arad is the center of culture, sports and tourism in the southern part of Israel. Arad was one the first planned city in Israel, and was planned according to international urban planning standards.
During the war with Iran earlier this year, nearly all the missiles and rockets wee that were fired at Israel were miraculously shot down. Unfortunately a small number of missiles, each with deadly protentional, penetrated the near hermetic aerial shield of the Israel Air Force and struck the two Southern cities of Arad and Dimona.
Sitting 37 miles zouth of Arad is the city of Dimona. 39,500 citizens live in the city. 7,500 belong to the Indian Jewish community and thus Dimona is sometimes known by its nickname “Little India”. Roughly a third of the population works in the local industrial companies and another third in service-related industries. Main industries include Dead Sea works, textiles and a world leading companies in Solar power technologies.
Following the missile attacks in March 2026, on Arad and Dimona, residential buildings were destroyed and many were injured. In Arad, one hundred and fifteen people were physically injured and evacuated to Soroka hospital in B**r Sheva, including eighteen children. In Dimona, sixty people were wounded and were also evacuated to Soroka hospital. The IDF said the missiles carried several hundred tons of explosives.
And when such devastation to human life, families and property occurs Yad Tamar steps in . Not just for immediate emergency crisis control but also oforr ongoing holistic and therapeutic solutions. Yad Tamar creates meaningful human connections that help those most affected to recover, regain stability, move forward and never feel alone or abandoned.
Here we recount one story that began w with two elderly couples, whose lives became unexpectedly intwined as a result of the missiles falling and creating such devastating damage.
In the city of the city of Arad., beyond the physical damage caused by the missile strike, many residents were left struggling with fear, anxiety, and emotional trauma, especially older adults who had spent years living peacefully in what was once considered one of Israel's quietest cities.
Yet even in the midst of crisis, remarkable stories of healing and resilience continued to emerge. Through Yad Tamar's emergency resilience initiative, vulnerable families and elderly residents affected by the war are paired with trained volunteers who provide ongoing emotional and practical support. Yad Tamar is still actively helping with the rehabilitation of famines and individuals in Arad and Dimona (cities sometimes forgotten as efforts are focused on larger cities).
The Yad Tamar professional team identifies those in need, recruits and trains volunteers, carefully matches them, and continues to guide and support every relationship throughout the process. What begins as a volunteer assignment often becomes something much deeper - a true lifeline.
One of the most moving examples involves an older couple from Israel's Gaza Envelope communities who experienced the trauma of October 7, evacuation, and prolonged displacement firsthand. When Yad Tamar connected them with an elderly couple in Arad who were struggling to recover emotionally after the missile strike in their city, something extraordinary happened.
What started as volunteer support quickly became a genuine friendship. Long phone conversations led to a face-to-face visit in Arad. For the elderly couple in Arad, that visit carried a simple but powerful message: "You are not alone." Today, the two couples speak every day. What started as regular check-ins has become a steady source of comfort, encouragement, practical assistance, and friendship.
Beyond emotional support, the volunteer couple helps navigate bureaucracy, access benefits and services, solve everyday challenges, and provide the reassuring presence that can make all the difference during difficult times. They understand the importance of stability because they themselves have experienced its absence. Yad Tamar is there to assist at every step along the rehabilitation journey.

Thanks to Yad Tamar, people who never would have met are now speaking every day, supporting one another, and rebuilding their lives together.
To view a video related to this story (in English):

​A glimpse into Yad Tamar’s impactful work and community initiative...

24/09/2026

In the Sukkah, we are reminded: a home is more than just walls. 💙

The festival of Sukkot reminds us of something profound about life: that security isn't always found in a sturdy structure.

Sometimes, it is found in the people around us.
In a supportive community.

In neighbors who check in on us.

In volunteers who show up right on time.

In someone who reaches out a helping hand when a family is going through a difficult time.

For a family facing illness or crisis, even a familiar home can suddenly feel less stable.

Routines change.

Roles within the home shift.

Worries grow.
We need a response that restores a measure of order, security, and hope.

This is precisely where community can become a true *Sukkah*:

It does not replace the home, yet it provides shade.

It offers space to breathe.

It fosters the sense that we are not alone on the journey.

This holiday, let us wish for one another the ability to be a *Sukkah*—a shelter—for each other:

To protect, to strengthen, to listen, to bridge needs with solutions—and to be there for those in need.

Happy Sukkot from the Yad Tamar family.

14/09/2026

The new year is already here, and the Ten Days of Repentance invite us to pause for a moment.

To look within.

To look around.

To ask not only what we wish to change in ourselves, but also to whom among us we might extend a helping hand.

Sometimes, a family in crisis will not ask for help aloud.
Sometimes, they are simply trying to hold on for one more day.
Sometimes, behind the words "we’re managing" lie a heavy burden, loneliness, worry, or a need for someone to help bring order to things.

Precisely during these days of introspection and new beginnings, we have the opportunity to choose simple, mutual responsibility:

Reach out.

Ask with genuine interest.

Offer specific help.

Connect people to the right support.

Be there—even in the silence.

At Yad Tamar, we believe that community resilience begins with a single, sensitive glance—
with the ability to recognize a need,
and the willingness to turn that need into a solution.

We wish us all a year of healing, closeness, health, good news, and an open heart.

May you be inscribed for a good year.

14/09/2026

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09/09/2026

Wishing you a Happy New Year from all us at the Yad Tamar family.

07/09/2026

So that no injured family is left alone💙
After Uri Asher was seriously injured in combat, his parents, Moshi and Kavi, realized something painful and important:
While the injured themselves have a broad system of support, assistance, and compensation, their families are often left without a systematic and orderly framework.
The family of an injured person is going through a deep shock.
Life changes in an instant.
The routine stops.
The worry, the bureaucracy, the need for information, the family organization, and the emotional burden — they all come together.
From this understanding, Adwat was established—a project for systemic support for the families of the injured.
Edwat's approach connects very closely to Yad Tamar's DNA:
The understanding that a crisis is not a one-dimensional event, but a broad reality that affects all family members and requires a look at all needs – emotional, family, community, and practical.
Therefore, the connection between us was natural.
After a significant series of characterization meetings, we met yesterday at Ness with their wonderful team, to brainstorm together on an important question:
How can you support the family of an injured person from a distance without a close and supportive community around them?
During the meeting, a professional and in-depth brainstorming session took place, and at the end, we agreed to continue working together to develop a solution that will assist the families of the injured in their complex coping.
Because when a family enters a crisis, it doesn't have to cope alone.
And when a need meets a solution, resilience begins to build.
Thank you to our partners at Ripples and the Ness team for their thoughtfulness, sensitivity, and commitment.
We will continue to work together so that no injured family is left alone.💙

07/09/2026

An evening of appreciation, gratitude, and a big heart in Dimona On Passover Eve, following the missile strike in Dimona, Yad Tamar volunteers mobilized to be there for families who needed accompaniment, support, and a human presence in difficult moments. This week, a warm and moving evening of appreciation was held for volunteers who took part in the community response in the city. During the evening, moments from the activity were screened, voices and feedback from the accompanying families were heard, and certificates of appreciation and gifts were distributed to the families. It was exciting to see again how in real time, when the community is dealing with a crisis, some people choose to get up, arrive, listen, accompany, and be there. This is exactly Tamar's spirit for the community:…

02/09/2026

Here it comes!

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The "Natinat Lulav" website is now open for orders!
Just like every year, you can order the Four Species and pick them up right near your home!
Most of the proceeds from your purchase go toward Yad Tamar’s charitable activities.
And this year, our efforts have expanded to include Dimona and Arad, evacuees from the North, widows from the Eshkol region, and the Druze community ❣️
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