Pit Bulls and Pussy Cats

For some weeks in coordination with the Tel-Aviv Municipality we have been distributing food stamps to the poor. However, city officials felt threatened by the fact that "Messianic Jews" were running this charity. They were concerned that we would try to "convert" the folks we were trying to help. Of course we would never do anything like that. We only wanted to help people in need.
 
We are saddened that there are still some in our governement who feel threatened by Messianics. We will do whatever we can to break down these negative "instincts" by proving to be faithful and productive citizens. We love our nation and would never do anything to harm them. Nor would we ever impose our beliefs on anyone.
 
Those who have come to know us over the years appreciate our contribution to society and continue to work with us to help build this nation.
 
We will of course continue to distribute food coupons and other household needs to the poor through our own registered charity. Your continuing contributions to help our nations poor are greatly appreciated.

Pit Bulls and Pussy Cats?

Is it possible for Germans and Jews to become good friends? Our young people think so.

To them it's like pit bulls and pussy cats.

Pit bulls can be scary. Even the belligerent "kuzpah" cats in Israel run from a pit bull. But not Tyson. Our neighbor's pit grew up in a home with cats and kittens. And that environment changed his instincts. So even though the wild cats flee when Tyson strolls down the street they don't understand that he is just looking for a play mate.

That's what happens at Yad b'Yad. Our kids are le

Some of the

2012 Yad b'Yad kids

arning to overcome the hatred, anger and fear. Those who once were enemies are now bonding together in friendship, love and compassion. Let us continue to encourage our German and Jewish youth to bond together early creating a whole new "instinct" towards one another ensuring a safer, better future for them.

Dima (pictured below on the right) and Sarah have just returned from leading the German and Jew 2012 Yad b'Yad in Stuttgart and are now moving into their new work as Youth Leaders for Beit Immanuel. You can help build a better future for our children by supporting Dima and Sarah. We are still short another $6000 for their work in the congregation. Would you consider making an investment in Israel's future by standing with our youth?

To support the work of Beit Immanuel, Dima and Sarah or any of our other projects please visit our website

Summer is ending, the children are back to school today and we begin to prepare for the Jewish Holidays and Fall Festivals. It is that special time of year for family and friends and a good time to wish you all our warmest appreciation for your love and support. We really couldn't do it without you.

We always love to hear from you so write and let us know what's happening in your life.

Yours,

David and Michaella Lazarus
Beit Immanuel