Why we opened this campaign
The war took far more from this family than just the walls and roof over their heads. It changed their entire lives.
A ballistic missile destroyed their apartment, left the father with a disability, and caused his wife severe psychological trauma. Today, the family is expecting their fourth child and desperately needs help.
Fundraising Goal — ₪25,000
Zeev Berkovich is 42 years old. He lived in Bnei Brak with his wife and three children, worked as a boxing coach, studied Torah, and did his best to provide for his family through his own hard work.
They immigrated to Israel from Belarus to build a life in their historic homeland, raise their children, and become part of the Jewish community.
But the war with Iran changed everything in an instant.
A Missile Struck Their Home Directly
During an Iranian missile attack, a ballistic missile struck the family's building on Tirza Street, near the border between Bnei Brak and Ramat Gan.
Zeev, his wife, and their three children miraculously survived. But they had no home to return to.
Their apartment and almost everything the family had accumulated over the years were destroyed. Their car was severely damaged by shrapnel. The family lost their home, their belongings, and their sense of security.
But the destruction of their home was not the only consequence of the missile strike.
Zeev suffered injuries that left him with a partial disability. For someone whose profession depends directly on physical activity, this was an especially devastating blow. It has now become significantly harder for him to work and support his family.
His wife suffers from severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of what she experienced.
After the war, one of their three children was diagnosed with severe autism. The child requires special care, constant attention, and support.
They Survived. Now They Must Learn to Live Again
After their home was destroyed, the Berkovich family was forced to move to Jerusalem. Today, they rent an apartment in the Ramot neighborhood and are trying to regain at least some stability in their lives.
Despite his disability, Zeev continues to work. He coaches children and teenagers at the Ramot Alon Community Center, takes on additional jobs, and does everything he can to provide for his family.
His wife is in the final weeks of her pregnancy. Their fourth child will be born very soon.
She is currently unable to work. She must care for their three children, one of whom requires special attention, while also preparing for the upcoming birth.
The government has already paid part of the compensation for the damage caused by the missile strike. The remaining payments are expected in the coming months. But rent, groceries, and everyday expenses must be paid right now.
Help This Family Get Through the Most Difficult Months
We are launching a fundraising campaign to raise ₪25,000 to help the Berkovich family pay their rent, purchase food and essential supplies, meet their children's needs, and prepare for the arrival of their baby.
Zeev does not want to depend on donations. He wants to keep working, coaching children, studying Torah, and providing for his loved ones independently.
But today, after everything his family has endured, he needs our help.
Even a small donation can help a family that survived a missile strike take another step toward rebuilding a normal life.
