Genesis 123 Foundation founder and author Jonathan Feldstein discusses the survivors left in devastation from the ongoing attacks between Israel and Hamas.
The ongoing fight between Israel and Hamas continues to rage on, with hundreds of soldiers and innocent people dying from it. And what’s more, it’s leaving a trail of devastation for the survivors as well.
“Last Monday, the IDF announced the death of five more soldiers, all reservists. In all cases but one, they were married with children,” explained Jonathan Feldstein, founder of the Genesis 123 Foundation. “One was recently engaged.”
He continued, “Three days ago, seven more soldiers were killed. Yesterday, two more. It struck me that there are now several new widows, as many as 30 new orphans, and a woman engaged to the man she now eulogized. That was just in three days. There are now hundreds of orphans and dozens of widows.”
While Feldstein appreciates the support going out to soldiers in an effort to keep them safe, “we also need to do more to help (widows and orphans) with the long-term trauma. Some of the children are too young and will not remember their fathers. But the trauma will be with them for years, maybe forever.”
In an effort to provide support, the Genesis 123 Foundation is working with organizations to provide counseling of the survivors of the Nova music festival, amongst other incidents where many people were slaughtered, and for at-risk youth. “What the survivors witnesses and experienced have scarred them forever.”
Feldstein joins us now to discuss this new initiative.
Q&A:
- As someone whose own son is fighting the battle in Gaza, we can’t imagine what you’re feeling right now. How is this affecting you personally?
- What are your thoughts on the orphans and widows who have lost loved ones due to this ongoing war?
- What are you doing in an effort to provide support to them when they need it the most?
- Do you see this war continuing on with 2024? Will the situation get worse before it gets better?
- Where can people provide support to the orphans and widows?
- You can visit this link here to provide donations to help them out.
- We understand you’ve also put together an online petition in an effort to help the hostages still being held by Hamas. Tell us more about that.
- Where can people sign this petition and pledge their support?
- We believe you recently discussed a Tanzanian Hamas terror victim that was recently laid to rest with comfort and support from Israel. Can you tell us more about him?
- Where may we find more information on 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.
