The club members, long-time residents of Beit El, decided to show their support for Gush Katif in the form of orange-colored letters of solidarity.
Betty, who followed her daughter to Beit El several years ago, said, "I feel that my heart is breaking when I think of them wanting to give Gush Katif to our enemies. I hope I can do something to prevent this." With tearing eyes, she said, "I ask the people of Gush Katif: Don't lose hope that G-d will do something to nullify the decree."
Sarah Gutman, whose grandson Chizky was killed in a clash with terrorists in Gaza three years ago, also prepared an orange letter for those of her age group in Katif. She said that the very thought that elderly people would have to leave their homes is very painful for her.
Selma, who recently turned 90, said she views Gush Katif as an "integral, inseparable part of Israel." She expressed the hope that the "elderly of Gush Katif will be allowed to grow older with dignity, and will not be forced to leave their homes."
Zichel, another author of a letter of support, said she feels that the people of Gush Katif have it hard on all fronts. "Every little sign of encouragement gives them something," she feels, "and that's why we prepared them this little gift - with all our hearts. [This is our way of] showing them that we are with them, share in their pain, and wish them success."
The director of the Beit El Golden Age Club, Debbie Dan, said that for those who can't protest actively, preparing the letters is a positive way to do something for the cause. "The people here can't block roads or even visit Gush Katif," she said, "and this is their way to show their support. It also increases awareness of the issue."
Dan's colleague in Gush Katif - She'erah Yovel, director of the Golden Age Club in N'vei Dekalim - told Arutz-7 that the members were very moved by the letters they received from their friends in Beit El. "The fact that they are thinking about us and want to encourage us is very gratifiying," Yovel reported in their name.
One of the N'vei Dekalim elder stateswomen, Miriam Gross, said, "We came to the club this morning and were thrilled to find these beautiful lettters. We thank our friends in Beit El, and we all hope together that we will get to remain here."
Betty, who followed her daughter to Beit El several years ago, said, "I feel that my heart is breaking when I think of them wanting to give Gush Katif to our enemies. I hope I can do something to prevent this." With tearing eyes, she said, "I ask the people of Gush Katif: Don't lose hope that G-d will do something to nullify the decree."
Sarah Gutman, whose grandson Chizky was killed in a clash with terrorists in Gaza three years ago, also prepared an orange letter for those of her age group in Katif. She said that the very thought that elderly people would have to leave their homes is very painful for her.
Selma, who recently turned 90, said she views Gush Katif as an "integral, inseparable part of Israel." She expressed the hope that the "elderly of Gush Katif will be allowed to grow older with dignity, and will not be forced to leave their homes."
Zichel, another author of a letter of support, said she feels that the people of Gush Katif have it hard on all fronts. "Every little sign of encouragement gives them something," she feels, "and that's why we prepared them this little gift - with all our hearts. [This is our way of] showing them that we are with them, share in their pain, and wish them success."
The director of the Beit El Golden Age Club, Debbie Dan, said that for those who can't protest actively, preparing the letters is a positive way to do something for the cause. "The people here can't block roads or even visit Gush Katif," she said, "and this is their way to show their support. It also increases awareness of the issue."
Dan's colleague in Gush Katif - She'erah Yovel, director of the Golden Age Club in N'vei Dekalim - told Arutz-7 that the members were very moved by the letters they received from their friends in Beit El. "The fact that they are thinking about us and want to encourage us is very gratifiying," Yovel reported in their name.
One of the N'vei Dekalim elder stateswomen, Miriam Gross, said, "We came to the club this morning and were thrilled to find these beautiful lettters. We thank our friends in Beit El, and we all hope together that we will get to remain here."