Christian Zionist Mitzvahs
“I will bless those who bless you, but I will curse anyone who curses you; and by you all the families of the earth will be blessed” (The Complete Jewish Bible, Genesis 12:3).
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) on Thursday dedicated a new playground in Nitzan as part of its campaign to assist children of Jewish families evacuated from the Gaza Strip during the summer of 2005.
Following the Gaza disengagement, the Christian Embassy launched a drive to assist evicted Israeli families, with a special emphasis on helping children adjust to their new surroundings. Over USD 200,000 in donations were collected from Christians, and the Nitzan playground is one of several projects being funded by that campaign, the ICEJ said in a statement.The USD 50,000 playground in Nitzan was jointly funded by the ICEJ (USD 30,000) and the Jewish Federation of Houston, Texas (USD 20,000).
“This playground is bringing a lot of joy and happiness to 1200 children in Nitzan,” said Dror Vanunu, international coordinator for Gush Katif communities.
“Unfortunately, many families are still suffering, and many parents are still unemployed. This place will bring relief to both children and parents, and we are thankful for the ICEJ’s many contributions to rehabilitating their lives.”
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