Shluchim’s Homes Damaged by Gaza Rockets

This morning, hours before a ceasefire was set to take hold between Israel and Hamas, dozens of rockets and mortar shells rained down on southern Israel from Gaza. One rocket caused much damage and destruction to the homes of Rabbi S. Gruzman and Rabbi Shneur Lieberman, both Chabad Shluchim in Ashkelon. In the nearby Eshkol region, a mortar shell killed one Israeli man and injured two others.

A Rocket fell a few meters from the home of Rabbi Shmuel Gruzman, CEO of Chabad institutions in Ashkelon, caused extensive damage throughout the house.

All the windows of the house were shattered, with only one window remaining intact. Glass and shrapnel were scattered throughout the house and caused extensive property damage.

Boruch Hashem all the children have been trained to run immediately to the protected space, so even though it was early in the morning, no one in the house was injured.

“We see close up the miracles, it gives us strength to continue to encourage and strengthen other residents of the city,” said Rabbi Gruzman.

The home of Rabbi Shneur Lieberman as well sustained extensive damage, with many shattered windows.

Rabbi Mendel Lieberman, Head Shliach of Ashkelon, came to visit and see the damage up close and view the homes of the families.

Boruch Hashem the damage amounted to property only and every one came out unscathed.

51 people, neighbors of the Shluchim, were wounded by shrapnel, glass and shock.

The Shluchim immediately mobilized to encourage and strengthen the residents.

As the war goes on with no end in sight, you can join those who have helped Chabad of Ashkelon’s efforts by donating at: http://www.cashkelon.com.