Anna’s Story



To all who gave generously to Operation Moses


I am 24 and a single mother living in Jerusalem.  I had a baby boy born two months ago named Eitan.  I’ve never been happier, but it was not always like this. I became an orphan at a young age and was in an orphanage for some time.  Today, I rent an apartment and work as a security guard. I was without help when I became pregnant and seriously thought about aborting my baby.  I was also without my boyfriend who is living abroad.  I had no connection with him so there was no one to help me.  Finally, I decided not to abort my baby!  I thought about giving up the baby for adoption so someone else could care for his needs, because I was afraid that I couldn’t provide for his needs. I was living a difficult life by myself. I was scared during my whole pregnancy that he would not be able to live with his biological mother.

There was a hope in my heart to keep the baby and not give him up for adoption.  This was due to the organization called Be’ad Chaim.  They didn’t disappoint me as they worked by my side and helped as they could.  I still had fear as the delivery day drew closer.  I still considered giving him up for adoption so he could live a good life. But when I delivered my son, everything I feared was forgotten. The feeling of a mother’s love came over me and I gave up the idea of adoption.  When I returned home, I worried about how I could provide for him with things like a crib, stroller, food and diapers.

That is when you entered into the picture like an angel from Heaven! You have a good heart even though you don’t know me at all.  I have no words to describe my feelings.  I have a new optimistic beginning for my baby. I pray that many people like you will have big hearts. Thank you very much for giving me hope and light in my life. May God bless you as you continue to be a savior in the darkness. May God be with us. Love and Hugs

A. S.