Your Help Needed! Raise Funds for Lone Soldiers in Israel

[Lonni Romirowsky Gajer]

Dear Gesher 2000,

I hope this note finds you all doing well and enjoying your summer. I am writing to let you know about a project I am working on in memory of Mike Levin (z"l) with my friend, Moshe Houminer, whom you may remember from Ramah Poconos and Ramah Seminar. Click here to learn more about the project.

As many of you know, eight years ago today, Mike was laid to rest on Har Herzl in Israel. His heroism and commitment to Israel have served as an example to countless people, motivating many to immigrate to Israel as lone soldiers and serve in the IDF. Moshe, having known Mike personally, was among the many who were inspired by Mike's heroism. He decided to create a home for lone soldiers on his kibbutz in northern Israel - Kibbutz Merav.

Beit Michael provides soldiers with a communal house with all of the comforts of home. Living in the house gives soldiers the opportunity to spend time with others facing similar challenges, and all are welcome to stay for as long as they wish. Soldiers are also included as members of the Kibbutz Merav community. They are assigned "adopted" families, who welcome them into their homes, visit them on their army bases, and treat them as their own.

With more than 5,000 lone soldiers serving in the IDF, Israel needs our support now more than ever. We are raising money to not only keep Beit Michael running, but to expand it to accommodate more than the 12 soldiers it currently houses.

We have a secure account that you can donate to - any amount you wish. At this time we are not able to arrange a tax exempt receipt. Here is the link that gives more information about our important work. Hopefully it will answer your questions.

http://beitmichael.mydagsite.com/

Please let me know if you have any questions or if you have ideas about how to spread the word. We would truly appreciate your support. Please also feel free to forward this to anyone else who might be interested, or share on Facebook. I have copied Moshe on this email as well in case you'd like to reach out to him directly. Please know that he is currently serving in miluim and is not always able to respond immediately.

Thank you in advance. May Mike's memory continue to be a blessing.

Love always,

Lonni Romirowsky