Lena Levin is pioneering a new work based in Jerusalem working alongside those who are marginalised & abused in Israel. With Social Services sending them people they don't have a solution for, Paul Calvert went to find out more.
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For all of us it was a clear sign that this was a house from God.
We asked the Landlord where he got the picture and they replied that they got it in Mexico. And so these sponsors have promised to pay the rent for this house for 5 years with a guarantee letter that they will do it. So now we have everything that we need.
Paul: What's your prayer now for people who are caught up in abuse?
Lena: My prayer is for deliverance for them, for freedom and that they will take action, they will take courage to ask for help. They should know that they are not alone, they should not be afraid, not being afraid of God, because He is mercy and love - God will help them.
Paul: So do you have an E-mail for people who need help so they can contact you for support?
Lena: Yes our address is machaseh@gmail.com
I will be very happy to be in contact with anyone who is facing these sorts of challenges in their life. I will also be very happy to talk to other people who are doing the same sort of work too.
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Great interview. I'm glad to see Avon in this fight. Yes, DV does hurt. We recently wrote an article on this issue at http://brainblogger.com/2008/05/14/democracy-vs-domestic-vio lence/ trying to isolate root causes of domestic violence.
Consider how poor education, cognitive difficulties (that can be caused by the higher levels of contaminants and drug exposure in poorer communities) and violent enculturation (that occurs in communities that are without good economies and educational resources for extended periods of time, and that have substantial numbers of people who have been in prison) contribute to domestic violence and other violent and criminal behavior.
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Sincerely,
Shaheen