On Dec. 28th, ATZUM organized a luncheon for Righteous Among the Nations living in Northern Israel. The gathering was in lieu of the annual meeting of Righteous Among the Nations living in Israel, organized by the Tel Aviv municipality and Bank Leumi which many rescuers from the North had been unable to attend due to the distance and their failing health.

The luncheon was held at the Nagish cafe run by physically, emotionally and mentally disabled people. It is part of a social volunteer project organized by Righteous Among the Nations, Esther Boissevain-Grinberg.

The participants came from Haifa, Nazareth Illit, Tivon and Karmiel and
enjoyed a three course meal and the chance to visit with one another. Esther shared with the group the background of the cafe and the steps towards its establishment. ATZUM’s Russian speaking field worker, Raya, translated Esther’s address, as well as the opening and closing remarks, into Russian for the rescuers that do not understand Hebrew.

It was a wonderful gathering – bringing together honorable, remarkable people in a very special setting.