Page 2 - The Jewish Voice - April '22

Page 2, The Jewish Voice

Mission Trip to Ukraine Border from page 1 been to be part of the global Jewish
community, as our presence and aid
is evident.
We’d like to share with you
some of the personal anecdotes of
people we spoke to.
• From a shelter in Warsaw,
Susan spoke to a mother from Kyiv
with two young children. They hid
when the bombing in her hometown
began, and they fled as soon as it
was safe to do so with just small
bags. The mother joined a line of
people that she came across — a
line to where, she didn’t know. This line saved their lives, people saw then they crossed the border, and the care with
after more than 24 hours in freezing cold she reached the which she greeted each person.
Polish border. Our global partners are now helping this If you’d like to see more photos from our journey, we have
are no men, only women, children, and elderly dragging their woman and her children with shelter and a path to a safe included a photo album on Federation’s Facebook. Federation
suitcases, strollers, and pets. The men must stay behind to country. continues to share timely updates about the extraordinary
defend Ukraine. A world of unknowns lay ahead of everyone • Betsy shared a beautiful moment of smiles and laughter humanitarian efforts that our community is making possible
we encountered. amidst the trauma. She and volunteers from Spain were sitting for the people of Ukraine.
Amidst these chaotic circumstances, there was a surreal and providing arts and crafts for young children as they took There are so many aspects of this crisis that are eerily
calm and incredibly organized process. Wherever we shelter in Warsaw’s train station. This small act provided reminiscent of dark days. The difference is that this time we
went, there was aid, be it medical, food, water, clothing, solace for the children, as well as a creative outlet to express are incredibly prepared. Our impact was not built overnight,
or transport. Heroic volunteers and staff are hard at work, their feelings and the children’s exhausted mothers some time it was built over decades. As the long-term humanitarian
helping people find clean clothes, food, a warm bed, and a to rest after their agonizing journey. needs begin to unfold, our work continues. This is the power
connection to a safe place. Our partners are helping Jewish • Michael recounted a story about a frail senior who was of tikkun olam (repair the world).
Ukrainians make aliyah (immigrate to Israel). With such trapped in his home, frightened and alone. A young male For more information on how you can be a part of our
inhumanity on display by the Russians, we had the chance volunteer, through sheer heroism and humanity, helped him efforts, please visit jewishpb.org.
to see humanity at its best. We were as proud as we’ve ever to safety. Another of a woman who was among the first faces Am Yisrael chai, the nation of Israel lives.

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