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The "Zechariah 8:5" Project

"The streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets of the city thereof." (Zechariah 8:5)

Inflatable Bounce Castles

Quote from a kindergarten director in the town of Sderot upon receipt of one of these bounce castles from Hugs for Israel: “Thanks so much for doing this! This is perfect!
Because of the ‘situation’ here in Israel, our children have almost forgotten what it is like to REALLY have fun.” here to read the whole story of the bounce castle miracle.

Big Bubblers

Won't you help us now to buy more of these Bounce Castles and other fun activities for Israeli children of all ages as part of our exciting Zechariah 8:5 Project?

The ESM (Extra Suitcase Ministry)

Coming alone or with a tour group to Israel? Then don't come empty-handed, but come prepared to leave a blessing behind.
here to learn how you and your group (large or small) can bless Hugs for Israel all through the year by taking advantage of the luggage allowance given by your airline and bringing extra suitcases "stuffedwithkidsstuff." on your visits.

Children Victims of Terror in Need of Hugs

Israel has long suffered the onslaught of terrorism, but in September 2000, a brutal wave was unleashed upon the nation. A wave that has seen more than a thousand Israelis murdered and many thousands more wounded, maimed and emotionally traumatized. Over the course of the past 7 years, literally tens of thousands of Israeli children have had their lives touched and torn in some way by the vicious claws of terrorism. Some have been horribly burned or have lost parts of their own bodies. Some have lost a parent or a brother of a sister or an aunt or an uncle or a cousin; while some have even lost multiple family members to these savage acts of terrorism. Some have lost friends or schoolmates or neighbors. Still others have lost both parents and been left as orphans

Countering the Effects of Terrorism "Comfort ye, comfort ye My people, saith your God." (Isaiah 40:1)

We have been given a clear and unwavering mandate in the Word of God to be comforters to the nation of Israel…not only in word but in deed as well…so that they are strengthened and encouraged. How then can we not respond when we see how terrorism has ripped apart the lives...hopes...dreams of so many children? Maybe it is not someone whom you know today...but tomorrow it could be.

Hugs for Israel is a legally registered Israeli non-profit organization composed of concerned Christians and Jews from around the world that was birthed as a result of this challenge. Our mandate is to apply the unconditional Love of God to these deep emotional wounds of Israeli children and youth. read more...

After Hugs

Before Hugs

"To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called the trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He might be glorified. (Isaiah 61:3)"

100 Hugs Puppet Theater and Puppet Sets donated to kindergartens, hospitals and community centers throughout the country, including 38 to cover all of the kindergartens and daycare centers in Sderot.

8-year-old amputee, a rocket attack victim from Sderot, gets an electric 4-wheeler through our "Dr. Hugs" Fund.

5 beautiful harps, provided through our "Hugs from Heaven" Fund, were donated for a new harp therapy program at a leading children's hospital here in Israel.