Today's verse describes how Abraham got up early, וַיַּשְׁכֵּם, va-yash-kaym, and from this one
Hebrew word, we learn an invaluable life lesson. Just like Abraham was zealous
to do God’s will at daybreak, so too should we strive to grab opportunities to
do good without hesitation. Karmey Chessed is known across Israel for its
repeated efforts to help struggling individuals and families. A lesser known
program offers aid specifically to soldiers serving in the IDF with families
back home that are struggling. There are seven mothers of IDF soldiers who work
directly with army social workers and Karmey Chesed. They volunteer to keep
abreast of who is struggling, whether emotionally, financially or because they
are lone soldiers, and work to issue whatever aid they need.
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