Bella Isaakovna, 69, lives in Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine, a city that was largely unaffected by the war for many months. But today, virtually every city in Ukraine is dangerous, and the residents live in fear. Bella, the daughter of a holocaust survivor, remembers her father’s many stories of the traumatic experiences during World War II. Until recently, these stories seemed like ancient history, with little relevance to present times. The missile strikes and bombings in Kropyvnytskyi changed all that. Bella, and other elderly residents, run to the basement each time they hear threats of missile strikes; she is afraid to leave her home even for groceries or medicine. The staff and volunteers of JRNU have been a lifeline to Bella, delivering food packages and prescription drugs, and providing support and encouragement.
Bella and her neighbors and friends struggle to get through each day, hoping and praying for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crises. With your continued support, JRNU will ensure that Bella and all the Jews of Ukraine know they are not alone and not forgotten.
