Charity

At least 350 Israeli nonprofits along with several government agencies have received donations from abroad. 

Make-A-Wish Israel is an integral part of the international organization serving children in fifty countries, whose mission is to fulfill the wishes of children aged 3-18 battling critical illnesses.

In short, donate non-cash assets to the right charity.

While there was some uncertainty several months ago as to whether Friday’s events would take place, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion issued a statement strongly encouraging the event to proceed.

The layoffs come at a time when Jewish foundations and donors have directed hundreds of millions of dollars in philanthropy to Israel in the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack.

Jerusalemite of the Week: While many people run as exercise to raise their heart rate, the Shmidmans also run to raise money for charity.

The survey of American Jewish donations in 2022 found that some three-quarters of American Jewish households gave to charity that year, donating an average of more than $10,000.

After making a $400,000 donation to charities working in Gaza, Broadway Cares was encouraged to also donate to Israeli causes.

As part of this collaboration, the "Mickey Wish" necklace will be sold for 19.90 ILS. The profits from this campaign will be donated to fulfill the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.

In 2023 alone, the NGO distributed over 40 million shekels worth of goods to those in need, primarily through third-party channels.