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

Grapevine: Puttin' in the Ritz


Toddler video superstar ‘Ms Rachel’ launches fundraiser for children in Gaza, dividing Jewish moms

Ms. Rachel whose bright voice, overalls and pink headband are instantly recognizable to toddlers and their parents, announced that she was creating a fundraiser to benefit children in conflict areas.

 Ms. Rachel, the hit children's video educator, singer-songwriter, in a clip from one of her videos.

Developing independence in special education at Alumot Or

An interview with Alumot Or Director General Ziv Magor

 Adv. Ziv Magor, Director General of Alumot Or

Grapevine April 14, 2024: When crisis looms

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Nataliya Dimitriev, mother of 11-year-old Naster, who, since arriving in Israel from war-torn Ukraine, has been treated at Schneider Children’s Medical Center for Israel; IFCJ president Yael Eckstein with three-year-old Avigail Chashashvili, who has been receiving dialysis and follow-up treatments

‘Smiles for Kids’ brings comfort to families impacted by war with upcoming April events

Since October 7, the non-profit has provided over 30,000 bags of candy, 5,000 candy platters, 2000 chalot and cake and fed 25,000 soldiers across Israel.

Shushan Purim in Kibbutz Gevim was a carnival for the returning residents of Kibbutz Gevim after being displaced for five months

Donations to Israel since Oct. 7 top $1.4 billion, Israeli government report concludes

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

 HOW MUCH of your donation is actually routed where you intended?

Make-A-Wish Israel unveils new ambassadors in the wake of October 7 attacks

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.

(From R-L) Denise Bar-Aharon, Noa Kirel and Sylvan Adams

Your Taxes: How to optimize charity donations for taxes - opinion

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

Illustrative photo of Israeli money

Jerusalem Marathon brings out crowds to run, walk or roll

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.

 AMONG THE thousands of participants in Friday’s 13th annual Jerusalem Marathon were groups representing noteworthy charitable and care organizations such as Keren Or.

American Jewish World Service to lay off 10% of staff and exit 3 countries where it has provided aid

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.

 Businesswoman sitting on her desk in an office (illustrative).

Yaffi and Yoseph Shmidman: Raising money, heart rates at the Jerusalem Marathon

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

 Yaffi and Yoseph Shmidman