Charity
Meet the Jewish-Arab initiatives caring for Palestinian kids – opinion
Few realize that Israeli volunteers are currently filling up backpacks with all sorts of goodies for West Bank and Gaza children ahead of the school year
Israel is failing to provide food security, leaving thousands of NGOs to fill the gaps - study
Parashat Ki Tavo: The finest generation
Parashat Ki Tavo: The power of joy
Developing independence in special education at Alumot Or
An interview with Alumot Or Director General Ziv Magor
Grapevine April 14, 2024: When crisis looms
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
‘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.
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.
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.
Your Taxes: How to optimize charity donations for taxes - opinion
In short, donate non-cash assets to the right charity.
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.
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.
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.
Victims of antisemitism give much more to charity, survey finds
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.
