Magda
Housemother - with all her heart, each and every moment
Magda has been working at the Ebenezer Home since 2012, and three of those years as the house mother. Her daily tasks are very diverse, like those of a mother ... ;)
She makes sure, the residents are well off, their rooms are furnished according to their needs, and if they have specific needs, she goes and shops for them. Another part of her daily work is domestic economics. Every week Magda meets with the kitchen staff to plan the menu, taking into account the diets of the individual residents. Magda also is the first person to contact about laundry and house cleaning. In short: She oversees everything related to the domestic economy. During the year, she organizes various feast celebrations for the residents in the Ebenezer Home or the adjacent garden. Magda is also in regular contact with suppliers, compares prices, and orders food.
The ambience at Ebenezer is very friendly. It feels like a second home to her, and Magda enjoys being at Ebenezer. She explains, "In my daily work, I experience how God gives me the strength, wisdom, and joy to accomplish all tasks. He brought me here. For me it's a privilege to serve Him and the residents here, and it's incredibly fun for me. I want to work for Him with all my heart, each and every moment."
EBENEZER HOME
ONE FAMILY
With Yeshua our Messiah (Jesus Christ), as a common foundation, there is a very familiar atmosphere here at the Ebenezer Home; and all this despite the many cultures, languages, and backgrounds being represented here.
For example, there are still people who survived the Holocaust, but have no relatives, as they died in the "Shoah" of World War II. In addition, since 1976 we have received over 300 volunteers from many different countries!
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Psalm 91:2
"Here at Ebenezer there are many among us, who have lost their loved ones and have been separated from friends away in distant lands, yet have recovered from loneliness and sadness.
Each one, Jews, Arabs, and other Gentiles, are known by their first name, whether they are cleaners, cooks, nurses, doctor or manager. We are a warm united family, praying for one another."
- Resident
OUR GOAL
From the Purposes of the Ebenezer Home Society
'Ebenezer Home will serve as a charitable Christian institution in which an atmosphere of Christian love and tolerance shall prevail, designed to meet the physical, mental, social and spiritual needs of the residents of the Home, within the framework of a Biblical perspective.'
THE GOOD NEWS
BECAUSE OF HIS GRACE
We, the approximate 30 residents, all employees, volunteers, and the leadership team, get encouraged and inspired by each other, daily. Not a day goes by when the message of Yeshua's love is not heard. If someone is wondering what makes our home so different, we see it as God-given moments to open the Bible and share with each one of His love.
What all the people feel here is not us, but God's presence living in and among us. This is not accomplished by us, but by the grace of the one who saved us - through our Lord and Messiah, Yeshua, the King of kings.
FINANCING
Many of the residents cannot afford a senior citizens home because they come from lower social-economic backgrounds. This is often the case with Holocaust survivors, and those immigrated later in life to Israel.
Our budget currently consists of 30% being covered by the residents themselves. We are a non-profit organization, and as we have not yet received financial support or assistance from the state of Israel, we are still dependent on donations for the remaining 70% of our budget.
We currently have a license for 48 beds, and although we do not have a nursing-ward as of now, we are already providing medical care. However, due to us not yet having a state-approved licensed nursing-ward, we are only allowed to have up to 10% of our residents reach a nursing state. This is becoming more and more of an issue for us, with the demand for nursing, constantly increasing among our aging residents.
With a new nursing department, the state would pay us $ 3,500 a month for each occupied bed in the nursing-ward. We may also receive state subsidies for assisted living.
COME & HAVE A LOOK
If you would like to know more about us, just have a look around. It is also possible to participate in one of our lunches for a small donation, so you can come get to know and experience us, personally.
It is best to give us a short notice in advance, so that we can plan some time to be with you.
We are looking forward meeting you!
