Trying to get children out of the line of fire, supporting families and soldiers in ways they can, while continuing the visits to the wounded and bereaved. 
As more and more rockets have been fired by Hamas into the south of Israel—setting off air-raid sirens in communities all over Israel, including Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv—representatives of the Chabad Terror Victims Project continue their efforts, trying to help in any way they can.
According to project director Rabbi Menachem Kutner, “the situation continues to be very tense. More than 100 rockets have fallen here yesterday. Thank G‑d, there have been no casualties.”
Summer-camp programs have been canceled, and children and their parents have been told to remain at home so that they are near shelters. CTVP representatives have been visiting homes and bringing treats for the children to help entertain them and take their minds off the fear they are experiencing.
“It is a very anxiety-filled situation, never knowing when or where the next rocket will hit. You can feel the tension everywhere" reports Rabbi Yossi Swerdlov. “We are also continuing our visits to soldiers near the front lines, the ones who are still in the hospitals and the families who have lost loved ones .”
In response to the onslaught of violence, Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Gaza—where Hamas is launching rockets— targeting Hamas leaders.
Chabad Terror Victims Project volunteers help combat soldiers don tefilln.
CTVP is continuing its three-pronged emergency initiative
As such, CTVP is continuing a three-pronged emergency initiative that includes (1) coordinating with all of centers in the region to organize activities and visits to bomb shelters to support children families; and (2) keeping up a steady stream of volunteers going to the front lines to boost the morale of the soldiers, as well as give them spiritual and physical nourishment. (3) visiting the wounded soldiers in the hospitals and the bereaved families.
“It is impossible to budget for emergency situations like this,” Swerdlov adds. “The lives of many Israelis are in total disarray, and we must do all we can at this time.”