A Heartfelt Plea From Yad Eliezer!

Purim is almost here. And with it comes the incredible Mitzvah of Tzedakah that helps to define us as a nation. On Purim we give money directly to those who are destitute so that they too can enjoy the day and its festivities.

We need your help! We need it to distribute Matanot L’evyonim -
charity to the poor on Purim ; to lift the spirits of the poor, and to allow them a breath of fresh air as prescribed by the Megillah.

Please donate generously. We need it to keep on doing what we do best – caring and feeding those who are the most vulnerable.

In the merit of this Mitzvah, may you be blessed with good health, with happiness and with the continued ability to care.

Sincerely,
Sori Tropper

Hamas toughens stance on Shalit deal!

By Ali Waked, Israel News.

Source close to negotiations for release of kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit tells Ynet Hamas seeks to change outline of deal.

Islamist group wants Israel to release 750 prisoners when Shalit is transferred to Egypt.

Hamas is requesting a change in the outline of a prospective deal for the release of kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, a Palestinian source close to the negotiations told Ynet on Wednesday.

Hamas is asking for all 450 of the “major prisoners” to be released simultaneously with the release of Gilad Shalit instead of in three phases, as Israel had requested.

Full story.