In today's verse, the prophet Isaiah expresses his utter loneliness and
feeling of futility and helplessness, in the face of the Nation's abandonment.
Feelings of despair are often the catalyst for a young person's straying from
her home, and a little known form of terrorism preys on the vulnerability of
young Jews girls luring them into relationships with Arab men, that quickly turn
abusive. An Israeli non-profit organization, “Learn and Return” invests
tremendous efforts in prevention by reaching out to Jewish girls who have become
involved with Arab men. The organization has saved close to 1000 girls in the
last few years, by providing counseling, safe houses, and a lot of love to help
at-risk Jewish girls get back on track in Israel.
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