A report from Israel, late January 2024, from Meira Ganel,
on her recent purchase and delivery trip to Israel
Yesterday afternoon we went to buy underwear for the soldiers.
As we are paying for the underwear with our Delta gift cards, 2 ladies stood
behind us and complained that it will take a long time until the lady at the
cashier will run all of the 19 gift cards through the machine.
The cashier says to them: "this is all for the soldiers".
The ladies asked: "who is this from?"
I turned around and told them who is this from. I told them all about
Shaving Israel, and that there are wonderful people in St. Louis and the
U.S. that are donating money to support the IDF soldiers.
They were mesmerized! They were so touched! As they thanked us, one of them
approached me and asked: "can I give you a hug? I said: "of course".
She hugged me so tight! We hugged for a couple of minutes. By the time our
payment went through we were all in tears.
The underwear and thermal shirts were picked up today and will be delivered
tomorrow to the soldiers in Gaza.
January 21, 2024
In Memory of Carol Hellman,
co-founder of Shaving Israel
"Women Defending Israel" was the topic of a recent Shaving Israel event at Congregation B'nai Amoona.
Approximately 55 people attended to hear about the different ways women have worked on behalf of Israel.
The event was dedicated to the memory of Shaving Israel co-founder Carol Hellman, who was a volunteer for Sar-El.
This group of foreign volunteers helps the IDF perform routine tasks.
Carol's dedication to Israel was remembered by her daughter, Rachel Taxman, and by our co-founder, Rachel Miller.
Devy Goldenberg discussed the Haganah, the precursor to the IDF and her mother's activities in this group.
Dodi Taylor recalled her service for Sherut Leumi. This is an organization that is an alternative to military service, and it is open to anyone that wants a non-military role in Israel.
Rani Greenwald talked about her service in the IDF air force canine unit.
Brunch was served, and informal discussions took place during and after the event.
Below: Three of the Speakers at the event: Rachel Miller, Founder, Devy Goldenberg, Board member, and Laura Goldmeier, President.
All Photos: Neil Dunski.
Speakers, from left to right, Laura Goldmeier (President), Devy Goldenberg, Rachel Taxman (Carol Hellman's daughter), Rachel Miller (Founder), Dodi Taylor, Rani Greenwald
March 3 at 5 PM at
United Hebrew Congregation,
13788 Conway Road
For more information, check out the flyer - here to the left!
Thanks Traditional for hosting and thanks to the many, many people who came to honor Sheilah and to show support for Israel!
Pictures below:
Photographer Ellen Futterman,
The Jewish Light
Shaving Israel at Sababa, the AWESOME event to support Israel!
Left to right:
Volunteer Meira Ganel, President Laura Goldmeier, Board Member SaraJoan Rezak.
Dr. Bryan Sharp (Strong Israel supporter and Founder of the Gentile Ministry) (on the right) discusses Israel issues with Shaving Israel Board Member Irl Solomon at Sababa.
Friday morning, 35 HUGE packages were delivered for IDF recruits.
Packages included:
Sheet towel, 1 army dri-fit T-shirt, 1 white dri-fit
T-shirt, 1 white cotton T-shirt, 3 army socks, combination lock and a
power-bank for their mobile phone.
Please donate so we can continue to support our soldiers.
Click on link to donate.
Shaving Israel participated in Israel’s 75th Birthday Celebration at the Jewish Community Center north parking lot and pavilion on Sunday, April 21. Weather conditions were difficult, but nevertheless Shaving Israel set up a table and distributed our new Tzedakah charity cans (thanks to Rabbi Ze’ev Smason for organizing that project), sold raffle tickets for IDF Caps, encouraged young visitors to write “Thank You” notes to IDF soldiers, and displayed various clothing items that we purchase in Israel from your contributions and distribute to soldiers in need.
Bravely facing the wind, from left to right:
Board members Linda Koenig and Mimi Fiszel, President Laura Goldmeier, Board member Irl Solomon, and Volunteer Myra Solomon.
The beautiful nylon table cover was specially produced for Shaving Israel by Barry Roufa, President Of FastSigns of Earth City.
(Photo by Meira Ganel.)
Gaza border - training shirts for 170 female soldiers
Gaza border - training shirt
Gaza border - training shirts for 170 female soldiers - packaged
See the interview here
Post-Dispatch, Sunday October 2:
The ad is from the Kaplan-Feldman Holocaust Museum, and announces the “Grand Opening” of the museum on Nov.2.
Above her photo are these words from Rachel:
“I tell my story because I am history.”
Rachel Miller, Founder, Shaving Israel
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