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When a woman loses her spouse, her world is turned upside down. The person who stood by her side as her cheerleader, her confidant, and her partner is gone, leaving her heartbroken, vulnerable, and uncertain about the future. This loss extends beyond her—affecting her children, her stability, and her ability to rebuild a life.
At Help Israel Org, we aim to bring hope, strength, and healing to widows and orphans who face these unimaginable challenges. Founded in 2014 by Tzvi and Jen Kotler, in memory of Jen’s first husband, Lawrence Melzer a’’h, our organization is rooted in compassion, understanding, and a commitment to easing the burdens of those experiencing profound loss.
Our mission is simple but powerful: to ensure that widows and orphans are never left to navigate their grief alone. We offer a wide range of personalized care and assistance, providing emotional, financial, and practical support to help them rebuild their lives with dignity and resilience.
Our Mission
Make World Happier
Help Israel Org focuses on Anglo-Israeli widows and their children, delivering impactful programs tailored to meet their specific needs:
Support Groups
Safe spaces to share, connect, and heal with others who understand their struggles.
Therapy Referrals and Grief Coaching
Professional guidance to help families cope with loss and rebuild emotional stability.
Dating Advisory
Offering advice and support as widows navigate the complexities of starting over.
Assistance with Israeli Bureaucracy
Simplifying the often-overwhelming processes of paperwork and benefits.
Gift Packages and Spa/Social Trips
Moments of care and relief to remind families they are valued and not alone.
Cash Distributions
Financial assistance for urgent needs, holidays, and life events.
One of our flagship initiatives is My Happy Place, a groundbreaking clothing store located in Ramat Eshkol. Filled with high-quality clothing generously donated by prestigious retailers, the store provides widows and orphans the dignity of shopping for what they need, free of charge. This unique project has become more than a store—it’s a beacon of hope, where individuals walk in broken and leave with renewed confidence and joy.
Why We Care
At Help Israel Org, our passion stems from experience. Our founders have lived through the pain of loss and understand the overwhelming loneliness and uncertainty it brings. This empathy fuels our commitment to be there for others in their darkest moments, not only with financial assistance but also with emotional care and practical solutions.
Our work is filled with stories of lives changed:
- The widowed mother who cried tears of relief when a cash envelope arrived before Purim, enabling her to tell her children, “Go and buy what Daddy would’ve bought"
- The orphaned bride who entered My Happy Place days before her wedding and left with everything she needed for her sheva brachos, a burden lifted in her most vulnerable moment.
- The widow of a terror victim who, in the midst of wedding preparations for her daughter, received a simple brunch delivery and later wrote, “It’s been so stressful without my husband. Uncanny how you knew exactly what I needed.”
Our Vision
We envision a world where no widow or orphan feels alone, abandoned, or forgotten. By extending support, understanding, and care, we help them rebuild not just their lives but also their confidence and hope for a brighter future.
With your help, Help Israel Org can continue to grow and reach even more families in need. Together, we can ensure that these women and children receive the love and support they deserve, transforming grief into resilience and loss into hope.
Join us in making a profound difference. Together, we can bring light to even the darkest times.
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Armaan Cullen
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Esha Wheatley
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Natalie Whyte
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