Donations

When there is nowhere safe to run

Tenufa Bakehila is racing to repair unsafe shelters across Israel as rockets fall.

Tenufa Bakehila worker making shelter safe and accessible
Latet volunteers distribute food boxes in public shelters in Tel Aviv.

The civilians’ war

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

Your Taxes: Israel moves charities online for tax breaks

US President Donald Trump and musician Nicki Minaj hold hands onstage at the US Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit, in Washington, DC, US January 28, 2026.

Trump’s 'No. 1 fan,' Nicki Minaj pledges up to $300,000 towards new US child investment accounts


How Bar-Ilan University plans to use Its $260 Million donation for growth and tradition - opinion

Bar-Ilan University has received its largest donation ever. Its leaders must now decide how to use this money, balancing their agency for Jewish heritage and innovation.

 Galit Shohat-Ophir walks among researchers in a laboratory at the Bar-Ilan University, in Ramat Gan, Israel.

Bank Hapoalim approves NIS 3 Million for Envelope reconstruction

Bank Hapoalim's Resurgence Workers Fund supports the establishment of prep schools in Western Negev with NIS 3 million, creating branches in Kibbutz Yad Mordechai, Nir Am, Sa'ad, and Dorot.

 Bank Hapoalim during support for pre-military preparatory schools in the Gaza Envelope

Biden awards NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg with Presidential Medal of Freedom

Biden announced a historic joint donation of air defense equipment to Ukraine by Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, and Italy.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden speaks at the White House last week. Even before his debate with Donald Trump, mid-June polls clearly showed that the Biden era is about to end on January 20, 2025, says the writer.

New regulations hinder donations of gear to Israeli soldiers, charities say

The crisis brought on by new import reforms is emblematic of perhaps the biggest hurdle volunteers working to secure military supplies have faced: interference from the Israeli government.

 Israeli forces are seen operating in the Gaza Strip on January 29, 2024

Operation Israel: Saving soldiers one donation at a time - opinion

Operation Israel has also been ensuring that soldiers have the medical supplies they need.

 OPERATION ISRAEL volunteers ship gear from Newark Liberty International Airport, last week.

Can't get rid of your old stuff? Here are some options

Want to get rid of the clutter but don't know how or what option is best? We've got you covered!

 Young woman watching movie with headphones in messy room

After outcry, El Al reinstates discount for shipping donated gear to Israel

El Al reinstates discounted shipping for Israeli war effort donations after public outcry. Despite decreased donations, demand from soldiers remains high amid logistical challenges.

 An El Al plane in Ben-Gurion Airport.

Due to reduced need, El Al ends Oct. 7 discount on donation baggage, quadrupling price

El Al is ending its discount program for donation baggage due to decreased need and resumed cargo transport options. Charities must now pay $200 per bag.

 El Al airplane at the Ben Gurion International Airport. October 4, 2022.

Israeli battlefield commanders explain why they are breaking IDF rules to solicit donated gear

While the military has gradually managed to distribute gear to certain combat forces, many units, especially reserves, are still soliciting help from donors.

 Micha Shtiebel, an IDF reservist of the Alexandroni Brigade, at his home in central Israel, May 26, 2024

Miraculous kidney donation between friends spans continents and save lives

The complex and sensitive cross-continental operation required coordination between senior officials in both countries.

 The proccess of bringing kindeys for transplant from the Czech Republic to Israel.