The heroines living in Israel’s home front are the wives of the reserve soldiers, who must cope with the absence of their spouse, fighting to continue to run the household, go to work and raise their children alone.
The pupils of Afikei Youth Village, established by Israel Prize Recipient Rabbi Yitzchak David Grossman, think about these women all the time.
The girls created soaps, perfumes and other toiletries for each of the wives of the reservists in Migdal HaEmek, and presented them with a beautiful gift with a note they wrote:
“For you, whose husband was called up
And you yourself have dedicated yourself
And do so happily
You have given everything to the war effort,
We wish you much strength, and pleasant moments
We wish you all the best
And a month filled with blessing
We appreciate you very much, from the Girls at Afikei Ohr”
During the month of Adar, when it is customary to be happy, it was important to the Afikei Ohr Youth Village pupils to bring a smile to the faces of these women, whose difficulties are not always seen.
They were delighted to see the women smiling when receiving the beautiful gift.
The girls of Afikei Ohr and the entire Jewish People appreciate you.
