Charity

Your Taxes: Israel moves charities online for tax breaks

Starting in 2026, details of each donation reported are immediately stored electronically on the ITA’s system. The donor can access these details online.

A charity donation box is seen in this illustrative photo taken March 22, 2023
 ABOUT 41% of Jerusalem families suffer from poverty, compared to about 20% in the rest of the country.

The war exposed Israel’s greatest social vulnerability - opinion

A charity donation box is seen in this illustrative photo taken March 22, 2023

Jerusalem highlights: January 23-29

The majestic King David Hotel in Jerusalem

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UN bodies receive millions from ‘terror charities’ - opinion

Over the last year, four United Nations agencies have partnered with and accepted $7 million from the terrorism-affiliated NGO Qatar Charity.

 UN SECRETARY-GENERAL Antonio Guterres.

Shavuot and paying your financial windfall forward - opinion

You may be a great businessman, entrepreneur or computer programmer, but internalize the lesson of bringing the first fruits. It’s not all you.

 Money jar

Ruth's quiet revolution and what we can do - opinion

This heart-warming positive and optimistic storyline describes a dynamic affirmed by research and experience. Acts of kindness and generosity are, indeed, contagious.

 SUPPLYING FOOD to the needy: Chessed is kindness and goodness beyond measure, beyond what may be required, or different from what might appear to be required.

Austrian billionaire's jewels seen fetching over $150 mln at auction

The jewels were acquired by German department store tycoon Helmut Horten who, during the Nazi era, "purchased Jewish businesses that were sold under duress."

Sunrise Ruby and Diamond ring of 25 carats by Cartier and a 90 carat Briolette of India Diamond Necklace by Harry Winston, are seen during a preview of the 700-piece jewellery collection of the late Austrian billionaire Heidi Horten at Christie's before the auction sale in Geneva, Switzerland, May 8

Marathon runner locks himself in glass box and runs for 15 days for charity

Bulgarian marathon runner Karasa Georgiev began running in the glass box in Sofia to raise funds for people fighting addictions.

LOOK AHEAD and you will get where you need to go

Soup kitchen feeds thousands in Hebron

Hebron's Takiat Ibrahim soup kitchen provides a lifeline to struggling Palestinians, serving thousands of people daily during Ramadan and throughout the year.

 Takiat Ibrahim soup kitchen, Hebron, on the West Bank, April 4, 2023.

At least 78 killed in stampede during Ramadan event in Yemen

Hundreds of people had crowded into a school to receive financial donations, which amounted to 5,000 Yemeni riyals, or about $9 per person,

 Abandoned footwear and other belongings lie on the ground after a stampede in Sanaa, Yemen, April 19, 2023, in this still image taken from video.

Is Israel running low on philanthropic foundations?

In Switzerland there are 14 times as many philanthropic foundations relative to the population than in Israel.

THE STRATEGIC active philanthropy model.

Passover, tradition and the value of money

Tradition, tradition: This holiday is centered on our children. Take a few minutes to teach them good money habits.

 A WOMAN examines the influx of matzah boxes in a supermarket on Wednesday in Jerusalem ahead of the Passover holiday.

A small girl with a big heart raises funds for the Michael Levin Base

Michael had always spoken about his dream to provide support for lone soldiers, which he himself lacked while in the army – and The Base does just that.

 CHAYA RECEIVES a Certificate of Appreciation from The Base.