David Ira Schultz (left), leader of the “Mission Possible” Federation mission, and Mara L. Vasslides of Jewish Family Service (far right) presented 166 knitted hats (made by Theresa Engel of Ventnor) to a representative and spokesperson of the Israeli Defense Forces while visiting Tel Aviv during the recent mission. Two employees from Jewish Family Service recently participated in a twoweek mission to Prague and Israel to form professional relationships and make a special delivery to Israeli soldiers. This Jewish Federation mission pilgrimage, entitled “Mission Possible,” consisted of 35 members of the local community including Naomi Jones, director of Clinical & Intake Services, and Mara Vasslides, Congregate Housing Service Program Coordinator of Jewish Family Service.

While in Tel Aviv, the “Mission Possible” participants delivered 166 winter black hats that were knit by Theresa Engel, of Ventnor, for the Israeli soldiers.

During the visit, Jewish Family Service became aware of a deep need for eyeglass frames. When asked, the majority of seniors said they would be most grateful for the ability to see. Israeli older adults are able to get lenses; however, they are unable to obtain the frame, so many are living without the ability to see.

To help those living without this basic necessity, JFS is holding a drive from April to August of eyeglass frames. The agency asks anyone who has any frames to please drop them off at the front desk of the Jewish Family Service office located at 607 N. Jerome Avenue in Margate. Frame donations can be made between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from April 5 until May 28. Following the drive’s completion, JFS will send any collected frames to those in need in Israel.

For more information, contact Jewish Family Service at 822-1108 or visit www.jfsatlantic.org.