Light candles to banish the darkness
A small group of Sydney women have recently joined together to raise funds for the HMFF.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum (HMFF) in Tel Aviv is a civil, volunteer-based organisation focused on the safe return of all hostages held by the terrorist organisation Hamas.
Through all available channels the HMFF will not rest until they are all back home.
A small group of Sydney women have recently joined together to raise funds for the HMFF.
Entrepreneurs Jo Bloch and Nicky Jackson are two of the Sydney group who worked closely with Israeli Itay Shenberger from the HMFF network to help create a new project, Bring Back the Light Australia
“This upcoming holiday of Chanukah, we will light an extra candle for the hostages’ return, placing it beside the menorah,” explained Shenberger.
“For over a year now, we have all carried a flame of hope in our hearts, yearning for the return of our dearest loved ones.
“We are doing everything we can to keep that flame burning at its brightest.
“Now, we call on the Jewish communities in Australia to help banish the darkness.
“This Chanukah let us spread light and advocate for their return through special candleholders.”
The HMFF had candle holders especially created in Israel from the same material as the dog tags worn by IDF soldiers.
Each candle holder is supplied with eight yellow candles, one for each night of Chanukah, for a donation of $50.
“Help us spread the light, when you put a match to the candles this Chanukah, by praying for the safe return of our hostages and by sharing your images on social media tagged with #BringBackTheLight
#BringThemHomeNow.” Shenberger added.
Every cent raised from sales will be donated to the HMFF in Israel, helping to provide material support to released hostages and families of hostages.
“This will increase awareness and show the world that we stand with the hostages and their families, bringing light to their darkness and strengthening the global call for their release.
“Our group has committed to buying 1000 candle packs and we are hoping to raise $50,000.” Shenberger said.
“By making a $50 tax deductible donation to the Chai Charitable Foundation (a registered charity) you will receive one candle pack from the Hostage Forum together with an email listing information on various pick-up points across Sydney and Melbourne,” he added.
To donate and receive a candle pack visit: chai.org.au/cause/Hostage-Forum
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