The group’s founder, Jonathan Feldstein, explains why they’re looking to make a difference, especially with a ceasefire being unlikely.
As the war between Hamas and Israel wages on, many are asking about the personal toll that’s being taken with citizens.
Though a number have managed to evacuate and find safe haven, others weren’t so lucky. Thousands have been killed in the midst of this war; and there are several that have been taken hostage by Hamas, being held aside as bargaining chips.
With that, Jonathan Feldstein has decided to take matters into his own hands. His group, the Genesis 123 Foundation, recently launched a petition to free the hostages, in an effort to save so many lives that are at stake.
“We urge you to continue every humanitarian effort for visitation and any medical attention required of the hostages by the United Nations, The International Red Cross, and other humanitarian world bodies, immediately.,” the petition notes.
“We, citizens of the free world, ask that you stand up and be counted clearly among the civilized people of the world and speak truth in every platform possible, every media and mode of communication to denounce the darkest manifestation of evil in kidnapping hostages, without moral equivalence or ambiguity, and to demand and work relentlessly for the release of all hostages immediately. We ask that you do so on behalf of the hostages, their families, morality, and recognizing that failure to do so may mean our nations will be next if we do not stand strong.”
Feldstein joins us now to discuss the importance of the petition, as well as what others can do to help.
- First off, what prompted you to begin this petition? Were you just saddened to see what was happening to innocent people in this time of war?
- Do you believe it’s pointless asking Israel to participate in any kind of ceasefire? Or could there be some kind of hope to still request it.
- Where do you see the conflict going in the months ahead? Will the situation get worse before it gets better?
- We understand you’re also taking donations to the Emergency Campaign as well. How would these help people? Would they provide food and shelter as needed? Perhaps more?
- What can our viewers (or listeners) do to help you support these precious people that have been displaced by the war?
- Tell us about the Genesis 123 Foundation.
- Answer: It is a nonprofit whose mission is to build bridges between Jews and Christians with Israel in ways that are new, unique, and meaningful.
- Where may we find more information on your organization, the Genesis 123 foundation?
- Answer: You can learn more at the official website at https://love.genesis123.co/.
About Jonathan Feldstein…
Jonathan lives in Israel and has a son and son-in-law currently serving in the IDF. He has established an emergency fund through his Genesis 123 Foundation:
Israel has suffered barrages of thousands of rockets and missiles fired at Israeli communities creating death, damage, injuries, fear and trauma. The security threats, deaths, injuries, and trauma are at a level unseen in years.
The Genesis 123 Foundation is standing in the gap to provide emergency needs including civilian security, soldiers’ welfare, those suffering trauma, people whose homes have been destroyed, and emergency medical needs.
Every donation of any size makes a huge difference. https://love.genesis123.co/
Jonathan Feldstein is president and founder of The Genesis 123 Foundation. Jonathan was born and educated in the U.S. and immigrated to Israel in 2004. He is married and the father of six.
Throughout his life and career, he has been blessed by the calling to fellowship with Christians to serve as a bridge between Jews and Christians and to help connect Christians to Israel in a meaningful way.
CONTACT: Jerry McGlothlin, 919-437-0001 or geraldmcg@outlook.com.
