Jan 9, 2024

The Fund for the Victims of Terror Supports Families of Fallen October 7 Heroes

When Hamas terrorists surrounded his home in Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 7, Shlomo Ron, z”l, gave his own life so that his family could live. In baiting the terrorists so they would not search for his wife, their two daughters and a grandson who hid in their safe room, 85-year-old Ron sacrificed himself and enabled his family to survive. But their lives had changed irreparably and they, like thousands of survivors of October 7, were in dire need of assistance. Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Fund for Victims of Terror (FVOT) immediately jumped into action, acting as a type of first responder, distributing grants within 24-48 hours and addressing short- and long-term needs and post-trauma care. To date, FVOT has provided more than 7,800 grants to individual victims and families affected by the attacks of October 7 and Operation Swords of Iron and fielded more than 6,300 hotline calls. In total, more than $5 million has been made possible in part by the Jewish Federations of North America and the continued commitment of our generous donors.