Sometimes, the gains extend far beyond the noble objective itself
Israeli government agencies all know what Chaim V’Chessed is. The organization dedicated to helping Americans navigate bureaucratic and cultural hurdles of life in Israel has made significant inroads into the highest levels of government, leveraging these relationships to further their goal. But sometimes, the gains extend far beyond the noble objective itself.
Hadas, a Chaim V’Chessed representative, had formed a friendly relationship with a certain female government official. During her most recent visit, Hadas inquired after the woman’s children.
“They’re doing wonderfully,” she said proudly. “In fact, they’re religious now.”
Seeing Hadas’s obvious surprise, she explained: “After October 7, there was an overwhelming demand by the soldiers for tzitzit. All over, in batei medrash and community centers, there were people hurriedly fashioning new pairs of tzitzit. My two little boys — ages nine and eleven — saw the fervor and wanted to participate. I allowed them to — and now they wear tzitzit as well, along with kippot.”
Create a free account to keep reading.
