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Hands of Mercy International: Empowering Lives, Igniting Hope, Serving Together
At Hands of Mercy International, we believe in the transformative power of divine compassion. Born from a heartfelt commitment to walk alongside the hurting and vulnerable in Israel, our mission has blossomed into a profound calling: to empower individuals and families, fostering spiritual resilience, deep healing, and the ripple effect of disciple-making.
Our God-Given Purpose
We are passionately dedicated to uplifting those navigating trauma, crisis, poverty, and social disadvantage, both within Israel and across the globe. We hold fast to the conviction that Israel is destined to be a light to the nations, radiating hope, healing, and the Lord's unwavering love.
Our Team-Led Approach
More than simply providing assistance, we are a family-led movement, called to serve with humility and grace. We walk alongside each precious soul in their greatest moments of need, offering both tangible support and spiritual encouragement to equip them for holistic wholeness and multiplication in their own communities.
Our Kingdom Impact
Through every challenge, our focus remains on planting seeds of restoration, helping survivors rebuild their lives in Christ, and faithfully training others to carry this torch of hope forward. We are deeply committed to building vibrant community and serving hand-in-hand with local partners, fostering a "pay it forward" culture that brings about lasting transformation.
Come join our family as we prayerfully empower lives, ignite hope, and serve together—from the heart of Israel to the ends of the earth!
Who We Are
Our Divine Purpose
At Hands of Mercy International (HOM), our essence is woven from a deep, abiding compassion, rooted in Israel's timeless calling to be a beacon of hope to all nations. Led by faith, we extend comfort, healing, and true empowerment within Israel's borders and across the globe, driven by a profound spiritual purpose.
Unwavering Inclusivity
Our journey is joyfully inspired by a mission to love and bless every descendant of Abraham—embracing both the sons of Isaac and the sons of Ishmael. In challenging times, HOM stands as an unwavering family, transcending political divides and ethnic backgrounds to reach those in urgent need. We are a team-led movement, devoted to walking alongside individuals in their moments of greatest vulnerability.
Holistic Transformation
Through practical care and heartfelt spiritual encouragement, we strive to plant seeds of restoration, help survivors rebuild their lives from the inside out, and empower them to "pay it forward," carrying hope and healing to others. We passionately believe in fostering vibrant communities, multiplying disciples, and collaborating hand-in-hand with our local partners to achieve a greater, more enduring impact that echoes God's mercy.
Founded by Y.S. Goldman, Hands of Mercy International continues to grow as a family-led movement, passionately committed to serving those in need and spreading God's love.
Our Collaborative Path to Hope and Healing
Spirit-Led Partnerships
We prayerfully forge heartfelt and lasting partnerships with local believers and community leaders. Together, we amplify God's transformative power, building spiritual resilience and fostering a ripple effect of hope throughout communities.
Equipping for Empowerment
Our approach is centered on compassionate mentorship and fostering spiritual strength. We equip individuals and groups to heal from trauma, cultivate inner resilience, and embrace a "pay it forward" culture, becoming agents of God's love and change themselves.
Multiplying Transformation
Our commitment is to cultivate deep, sustainable impact that multiplies God's grace. We believe true societal transformation flourishes through synergistic collaboration and disciple-making, rather than mere organizational growth, spreading hope far and wide.
War and Terrorism Response: Delivering Compassionate Support
At Hands of Mercy International, guided by faith and a deep sense of calling, we extend immediate and lasting compassion to those navigating the profound challenges of conflict. Since 1992, our team has been actively on the ground, walking alongside individuals and families, nurturing healing and spiritual resilience amidst the trials of terrorism and war throughout Israel, including many who bravely endured the 'Second Intifada'. We believe in empowering hearts and minds to find hope even in the darkest valleys.
From 2009 to 2021, we were honored to steward 'Tents of Victory', a vital ministry and sanctuary. This center was more than just a place of relief; it was a beacon of holistic care, offering spiritual and practical sustenance to the resilient community of S'derot, a city that has courageously endured years of persistent rocket fire from Gaza. Through these intentional efforts, we strive to equip individuals to heal from trauma, embrace transformation, and ultimately, 'pay it forward', becoming disciples who multiply hope in their own communities.
We are grateful for the dedicated leadership and vision of Y.S Goldman, who spearheaded 'Tents of Victory' and tirelessly served the community.
Ukraine Humanitarian Efforts: A Journey of Hope and Healing
Direct Support & Spiritual Resilience
In 2022, our Hands of Mercy team extended compassion to Ukrainian families caught in the devastating conflict. We actively served on the front lines, providing vital support, including safe passage through civilian evacuations. More than just aid, we sought to bring a message of spiritual resilience and hope, empowering individuals to begin their journey of healing.
Partnership & "Pay it Forward"
This mission is multiplied through our cherished partnership with the German ministry 'House of Hope'. Together, we address immediate needs and sow seeds of a "pay it forward" culture. We equip leaders and nurture disciples, enabling them to extend this same hope and compassion to others, fostering a ripple effect of healing and new beginnings that transcends borders.
Adullam: Our Faith-Fueled Journey Empowering Vulnerable Youth
At Hands of Mercy, our hearts are stirred to see lives transformed, especially among the precious youth in Jerusalem. Our Adullam initiative, led by our dedicated team and fueled by God's boundless compassion, stands as a beacon of hope. We're committed to walking alongside them, offering not just vital support, but a pathway to spiritual resilience, healing from trauma, and a future overflowing with God's purpose.
A Sanctuary Rooted in God's Love
In 2019, the Lord laid it on our hearts to establish Adullam as a vibrant outreach center, a true safe haven where at-risk youth in Jerusalem could find refuge. It began with a deep, faith-filled commitment to nurturing, protecting, and pointing our most vulnerable young people towards Christ's embrace.
Holistic Nurturing and Spiritual Growth
From 2019 to 2021, Adullam blossomed into a vital sanctuary, not only offering emergency accommodation, nourishing meals, and engaging activities, but also providing robust holistic support. We poured into these precious lives, fostering spiritual growth and equipping them to navigate critical times with God's strength.
Multiplying Hope Through Discipleship
Even after the physical center's closure, our devoted 'Mercy team' continues its crucial outreach. Through dedicated support groups and sustained engagement, we ensure at-risk youth receive continuous help and guidance. This reflects our enduring commitment to disciple-making, fostering a "pay it forward" culture where they too can become beacons of hope in their communities.
The Hope Center: A Beacon of Transformation and God's Love
United by a shared vision and a deep sense of purpose, our dedicated German partners at House of Hope have prayerfully championed and helped establish a groundbreaking project: The Hope Center in Ashdod. In this city, deeply impacted by life's challenges, our commitment to walking alongside God's people truly takes root, offering a wellspring of faith and renewed strength.
Equipping and Empowering Our Community
In close collaboration with cherished local pastors, the Hope Center is designed to spiritually strengthen and empower believers. We offer tailored support, trauma healing, and discipleship opportunities to the Ukrainian and Russian-speaking communities within Ashdod, fostering spiritual resilience and strength rooted in Christ. Our heart is to see lives not just sustained, but truly transformed.
A Model for Multiplication and Global Impact
Beyond its immediate and profound impact in Ashdod, the Hope Center serves as a foundational blueprint for what God can do when we partner with Him. Our broader vision, born from faith, is to cultivate a "pay it forward" culture by creating a replicable model. This will enable the establishment of similar Hope Centers in diverse locations, equipping others to extend God's transformative reach and multiply His love globally.
Transforming Lives: Our Street Outreach Program Rooted in Faith
At Hands of Mercy, our unwavering commitment is to ignite profound transformation and faithfully serve society through our expanding Street Outreach Program. Guided by a spirit of Christ-like love, our dedicated teams extend beyond practical support, reaching out to precious souls living on the streets and in vulnerable communities in Tel Aviv and Beer Sheva.
Weekly Outreach Initiatives
Our passionate young volunteers share essential provisions like warm meals, drinks, blankets, and coats.
Spiritual Resilience & Healing
We engage deeply with individuals facing homelessness, addiction, and displacement, offering a space for trauma healing and true discipleship.
Fostering a Cycle of Hope
It's our joy to see lives transformed, empowering them to "pay it forward" and equip others, fostering a beautiful cycle of hope, multiplication, and lasting change.
Adullam Farm: Cultivating Hope, Healing, and Transformation
Guided by a profound, faith-filled vision for restoration and empowerment, our Hands of Mercy team is joyfully nurturing 'Adullam Farm' – a sacred space dedicated to long-term spiritual healing, tangible rehabilitation, and fostering a spirit of multiplication within our community.
A Vision Born of Faith
Our beloved founder, Yeshi Reinhardt, received a divine vision for this transformative agricultural initiative. It's designed as a nurturing environment where vulnerable souls can find profound healing, cultivate spiritual resilience, and embark on a lasting journey of rehabilitation, anchored in God's love.
Rooted in Scripture, Offering Refuge
Inspired by Yeshi's compelling vision and the ancient Biblical narrative of Joseph's faithful provision amidst adversity, 'Adullam Farm' is becoming a vital place of refuge. Here, those impacted by trauma find solace, restoration, and the spiritual recovery needed to thrive and ultimately "pay it forward" to others.
Growing Sustainably, Equipping Disciples
'Adullam Farm' is committed to teaching and implementing advanced, sustainable food production techniques, not just for sustenance, but as a powerful tool for discipleship. This initiative aims to equip individuals with practical skills, fostering self-sufficiency and empowering them to multiply hope and transformation within their own lives and communities, truly serving broader societal needs through love.
Join Hands of Mercy: Empowering Change, Serving Society
Our Dedication and Shared Faith
At Hands of Mercy International, we are profoundly dedicated to being a faithful witness and a blessing to Israel, walking alongside communities to confront unprecedented challenges. Guided by our shared faith, we extend compassionate support, fostering spiritual resilience, deep trauma healing, and vibrant community transformation.
Cultivating Hope, Equipping Others
We invite you to join our team in this divine mission, to cultivate a "pay it forward" culture of hope and equip others to thrive. Together, we can multiply acts of kindness and see lives transformed, reflecting God's unfailing love and grace across Israel and global communities.
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