In the days since October 7th, more than 800 children in Israel bid their fathers or mothers goodbye, not knowing it would be the last time. Shattered by shock and grief, these war orphans struggle to make sense of this new reality in which they lack a role model, confidant and steady anchor of support. Enter All Israel’s Children. Led by Dror David Amos, founder of the well-known Israel bereavement organization Chesed Chaim V’Emet, All Israel’s Children fosters steady one-on one relationships between Israel’s war orphans and trusted professional mentors. Working closely with their mothers and schools, All Israel’s Children provides therapeutic support and essential emotional and financial relief, empowering the orphans to rediscover their smiles. After several months of extensive planning and preparation, All Israel’s Children began providing services in June 2024 to more than 25 war orphans and their families and continues to expand its services. In the short time since its launch, All Israel’s Children has made a significant positive impact. Our Mentors Provide Critical Hope and Support The Mentors and Orphans Quickly Develop  Strong Bonds The stable presence of a dedicated mentor is critical to the healing process and development of each orphan. The mentor provides personalized, tailored support that helps the orphan cope with and manage their emotions, leading to improved self-confidence and reduced feelings of loneliness and anxiety. The mentor also imparts on the orphan essential social skills and a sense of belonging by encouraging relationships with peers.  The mentors and orphans have already developed a deep connection and friendship. One of the orphans was used to going for walks with his father and asked his mentor to take his father’s place on these walks. Another one of the orphans asked his mentor to accompany him to his first day of school and give him guidance, as his father did for his older brother.  More generally, during the recent summer vacation the mentors and orphans participated in many fun activities together, such as bowling outings, swimming at neighborhood pools, and trips to water and amusement parks. The mentors also assisted the orphans and their families with preparations for the new school year, including purchasing school supplies and organizing them in fun ways.  The Mentors Impact the Entire Household The strong bonds between the mentors and orphans have also profoundly impacted the orphans’ mothers. The mothers have expressed a significant improvement in their quality of life thanks to the support they receive from the mentors.  For example, one of the mentors was invaluable in helping a mother prepare for an orphan’s bat mitzvah. The mentor assisted in recording songs, choosing clothes for the event, preparing souvenirs and setting the tables, allowing the mother to experience the bat mitzvah in a positive and connected way.  Another one of the mentors provided tremendous physical and emotional support during an orphan’s family’s recent move to a new apartment. The mentor assisted the mother in planning the move, including arranging the logistics of the transports, helped pack up the old apartment, and prepared the new apartment. The mentors also help the mothers with daily household tasks, thereby providing the mothers with much-needed personal time. The peace of mind and relaxation the mothers experience alleviates some of the hardship and pain of their challenging new reality. Our Laser Focus on […]