At CTVP’s Camp for Bereaved Families, the deepest pain meets the purest compassion.
Here, widows and orphans of the Hamas War arrive carrying unbearable grief — and here, they find a place where their shattered hearts can begin to heal.
Dana J., the widow of Ofer, killed by terrorists in Samaria, and the mother of two young children, shared:
“This is the first time since the murder that I have allowed myself to raise my head.”
Hani S., whose husband Adir was killed on October 7, is now raising her four children alone:
“I can finally breathe here.”
Irit B. lost her husband Haim, who volunteered to rescue children on October 7 but didn’t survive while doing so.
With her children by her side, she tells us:
“I demand of myself to continue with the strength of faith that my Haim could not. Here, I am grateful for the peace and quiet.”
This camp is more than a retreat — it is a sacred space. A place of love, silence, and professional care. Here, miracles happen in small but profound ways:
- A child laughs for the first time in months.
- A mother falls asleep without fear.
- A family remembers, if only for a moment, what it means to breathe without pain.
Every widow here has lost more than a husband — she has lost her life partner, her shoulder to cry on, the hand that held hers through the darkest nights.
Every orphan here has lost more than a father — they’ve lost the voice reading bedtime stories, the strong back to climb on, the basic sense that the world is a safe place
At CTVP, we tell these families the words they need to hear most:
“You are not alone. We are here with you.”
And we mean it. Because what keeps us going is the love we give to each other and the safe haven we build together.
Reach out. Hug. Love. This is not a slogan — it is our way of life.
But we cannot do this alone. Please help CTVP bring hope and healing to the families who have lost so much. Your generosity and compassion make the difference between despair and a chance to live again.
Please give the largest donation to CTVP you can today. Together, we can help these widows and orphans find strength, comfort, and hope for the future.
Thank you.
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