Jewish National Fund Meeting

Saturday, February 4 Sephardim Hope, Grace was guest singer for the Jewish National Fund First Annual  'For the Love of Israel" Celebration in Walnut Creek, CA.  This event celebrated Tu B'Shevat and honored Dr. Elliot Lavey for his fine efforts of support to the project in the Be'er Sheva community area of the Negev in Ofakim and  his outstanding accomplishments in our own Bay area of CA!  Grace led Hatikva with a beautiful video backdrop honoring our beloved Israel and the Star Spangled Banner in honor of our great United States!  The evening was lovely, with wonderful food and beautiful friends.  The JNF committee did a great job!

Grace did some meetings with other groups this month, including some  Pro-Israel  loving Christian supporters of Israel!  There are so many sincere people who understand the Covenant relationship of G-d with His people, the Jews and stand for the land of Israel!  Thanks for your support!

Fresno Conference

In Fresno we had the honor of a dinner meeting with Stuart Weil, from the Republican Jewish  Coalition and his lovely wife during another conference meeting there.   These are truly special friends!

Dona Gracia represented Israel at another conference in Fresno at this same time.

Israel, You Are Not Alone

Israel, You are NOT forgotten or alone!  The Anusim will also return as the Prophets have said in these 'latter days"----the 'acceptable time" of Adonai as Isaiah 49 states, to stand stronger with our brothers in the Negev!  It seems that the days of 'Jacob's trouble" are upon us and we will need all who believe G-d to continue to 'stand for Israel".  This Judeo-Christian Bridge will continue to be of more and more importance to Eretz Israel!  G-d will make a way 'in the wilderness" as we 'Prepare the way of the Lord" according to  Isaiah 40:3!  This is the title of one of the new songs on the upcoming cd!

Anusim Luncheon

Feb. 24, was spent at a wonderful luncheon in Morgan Hill with Bernie and Molly Goldberg and their group!  We shared about the Anusim of Israel and had a 'mini concert" together with traditional Jewish music, including a bit of Ladino from the upcoming CD!  The restaurant was beautiful in the patio and the food delicious!  Thanks Bernie and Molly!

New CD Project - "Waiting For Return"

February has been spent working on this brand new project CD ---'Waiting for Return" with Grace as 'Dona Gracia"!  A new song has been written specifically with this 'famous Jewess" of Israel in mind---'The Ballad of Dona Gracia".

Pre-orders for this will be on our website soon. The project will be completed after Passover!

Expecting A New Arrival

We are waiting for our second grandchild any time now, so our 'hands" will be busy helping, working, encouraging, singing and enjoying!

Please Remember The Be'er Sheva Anusim Center

Please continue to uplift Sephardim Hope International. We are a non-profit educational and benevolence organization dedicated to helping Israel and working towards the return of the Anusim to their homeland!  We are depending on G-d to help us as he moves on those hearts who love Israel!  We are believing for G-d's provision for the  March 31^st payment due in Be'er Sheva!  G-d is able as we stand together for Israel's blessing!  Any contribution is appreciated as you are giving to G-d's cause, not our own vision! 

We are including the names of our beautiful friends and supporters so far, in this newsletter for recognition of the Anusim vision of God through Sephardim Hope!  Below are those who have contributed monetarily toward this project.  May Hashem Bless you as you bless Israel---'I will bless them that bless you and curse them that curse you".

May more people catch this vision for strengthening Israel!

Our Thanks to all of our dear supporters!  Thank you for helping  Sephardim  Hope's vision for Israel's  lost  Anusim and 'putting your money where your mouth is"!  You are truly great people of  hope.  Thank you to all who pray and encourage us, even when you feel  you are unable to give.   This is a continuing process, so all help is appreciated!

We will be celebrating Purim soon and remember our great heroine 'Esther" who stood for G-d, for her people and with Mordecai until the victory was won!  This is where we must continually stand in the face of opposition or fear!

Hope to hear from you soon!  You can e-mail us at Grace@Sephardimhope.org!

Loving Shalom,

Dona Gracia Serrano Fenn

To our Supporters so far for the Be'er Sheva  Anusim Center project of the Condo purchase: TODAH RABAH! 

We have a commitment of $40,000 toward the  $77,000 needed by the end of March!!  Another $37,000 by March 31 to complete this stage of the purchase. Another $31,000 is needed by May 15^th but we Know G-d will help us! 

We look forward to furnishing this place and receiving our first group the 2^nd week of  November!  A tour is in the works so plan now to come with us to Israel!

Thank you to our Foundation Member Contributors so far…

Dona Gracia Level Members ($10,000 or more):

Thelma Lamar;  Our partner, one of our Board Members and largest contributor of funds and effort in funding, so far!

Hillel Level Members ($1,000 or more):

Terry W. Vincent

Marietta Segal – in gifts and funds

Patricia A. and David Pestoni

Constance Stevens

Raymond and Tamara Bryant

Be'er Sheva Level Members ($100 or more):

Jim and Dorcas Andaya

Barbara and Michael Mondonca

Serge and Dana Banderet

Joanne McCarthy

Bernard and Molly Goldberg

John and Retha Micheli