Shirat Hayam collecting personal care items for Israeli soldiers

Shirat Hayam, Ventnor.

VENTNOR - As 350,000 Israel Defense Forces soldiers continue to fight on the front lines in Israel, Shirat Hayam has mounted a campaign to support them.

The synagogue is collecting personal care items to support the IDF through Dec. 9.

A donation box is set up in the lobby of the synagogue, which is located at 700 N. Swarthmore Ave. A member of the congregation will deliver the items to Israel on Dec. 10. The items will be distributed to defense bases in Israel.

Suggested items for donation:

• First aid kits


• Toothbrushes


• Toothpaste


• Deodorant


• Blister Band-Aids


• Shampoo


• Soap


• Socks


• Undershirts


• Energy boost/electrolyte packs to put into water bottles


• Protein bars


• Flashlights


• Detergent


• Thong sandals


• Towels


• Black duct tape


• String cords (for tying equipment)


• Turnakits


• Camelback water jugs


• Black sharpie markers


• White out pens


• Leatherman knives