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Hadar HaCarmel (“The Glory of Carmel”) Center is our base for providing humanitarian aid and operating various outreach activities in the Hadar neighborhood in Haifa. For a number of years, through our “Aderet Eliyahu” program (“Elijah’s Cloak,” named for the story in 1Kings 19:19-21 when Elijah, the prophet, threw his robe over his successor, Elisha), we have been distributing much needed clothing and household goods to newly arrived immigrants, primarily from the former Soviet Union as well as to Arab Israelis living in this area. Every month, hundreds of people pass through our doors and are recipients of this assistance.
Another project we run, “Sal Orev” (“Raven’s Basket) takes its name from the account in 1Kings 17:6 when the ravens supplied bread and meat to Elijah. Our teams go out on a daily basis, bringing food and hope to widows, single mothers, and families in many difficult situations--the ones who Yeshua calls in Matthew 25:37-40, “the very least of His brothers and sisters.”
Besides practical assistance, our multilingual staff and volunteers reach out to the community through special concerts and holiday celebrations, Bible studies and educational programs for both adults and children. Over the years, Hadar HaCarmel has become a thriving community center--a place where people know they will receive friendship and encouragement, and be treated with compassion and respect.