Christian Friends of Leket Israel

Leket Ambassadors

 For the past 19 years, Leket Israel has been working with farmers, hotels, corporate cafeterias, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) army bases, and other food donors, to rescue nutritious cooked food to benefit those who need it most. Additionally, with the help of licensed dietitians, Leket Israel provides nutrition education workshops to vulnerable populations to teach

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The First Social Supermarket in Nahariya

In March, Leket Israel, in cooperation with the City of Nahariya and the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, opened the first ever social supermarket in Nahariya (northern Israel). Social supermarkets, which are already popular in countries like the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe, are a new phenomenon in Israel. The supermarket is

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A New Year and a New Unique Holiday Project

Following two years of Covid-19, many Israelis have unfortunately joined the circle of poverty, unable to provide basic necessities for their families. Compounded by the impact of the war in Ukraine and the farmers being unable to export their produce and the rising cost of living, many Israelis found it difficult to make ends meet

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Nourishing Soups that Warm the Body and the Heart

A hot soup in the winter does more than just fill an empty stomach; it also offers comfort and nourishment. Leket Israel’s soup initiative demonstrates a desire to go beyond providing a daily hot meal. In partnership with caterer Mevushelet, Leket Israel is Preparing fresh soups from surplus produce rescued from farms and packing houses

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2022 in Review

Dear Friends, I am honored to share Leket Israel’s 2022 Annual Report with you. While Leket Israel is most well-known for its food rescue operations, there are several other projects that the organization has created to assist vulnerable populations in Israel. Whether it is finding new solutions for surplus produce, partnering with municipalities, making holidays

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Why Jesus’ Jewishness Matters

Jesus and the apostles never denied their Jewishness. What is the first verse of the New Testament? I know it is a strange question. One that I have asked many Christians. Do not feel embarrassed a startlingly large number of Christians don’t know. Matthew 1:1 (NKJV) reads, “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ,

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