An article by Benjamin Sharoni, Consul General of Israel to New England
PUBLISHED: October 7, 2026 at 3:44 AM EDT by Boston Herald
Three years have passed since that October morning. It began as a quiet dawn, full of the soft golden light and earthy autumn colors that mark the turn of the season. Within minutes, that peace was shattered. A wave of hatred entered our towns, our quiet villages, and a peaceful music gathering in the open fields. They came with one clear mission: to murder, destroy, burn, rape, and kidnap.

When you think back to the morning of Oct. 7, what do you feel in your heart? ...

I wanted to let you know , that thanks to the RJCF you we reached our goal.
We gave out over $150,000 to orphans for the Holidays.
Thank you
Chag Sameach,
Moshe

The testimonials from Sderot Camp counselors, Program Director and chaperones:

• Lielle Rifkin (1st Year Counselor)
• Daniel Cutler (3rd Year Counselor)
• Leila Magitsky (1st Year Counselor)
• Eddie Maklin (2nd Year Counselor)
• Sofia Maklin (1st Year Counselor)
• Sasha Medvinsky (1st Year Counselor)
• Ksenya Medvinsky (1st Year Counselor)
• Anet Higer - Sderot Program Director

Chaperones:

• Dr. Lana Rifkin (Mom of Lielle Rifkin)
• Natasha Bukhanova (Mom of Sasha & Ksenya Medvinsky)

We hosted over 100 widows and 300 orphans for a 5-day, all-inclusive retreat in Jerusalem.
 
Your support throughout the year makes incredible moments like this possible and gives these families strength to move forward.
 
Thank you, and wishing you and your family a sweet, healthy New Year!
 
Please watch a short Thank You video from this amazing event...

Click to watch a short video about this project.

We are proud to announce that we are sponsoring digital billboards to bring attention to the Fight Against Antisemitism. These billboards will be seen by tens of thousands of Massachusetts motorists.
So next time you are driving, look up and be proud that you are part of the community that does not stay quiet!