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


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?

There should be a time limit for a donor's name on a building - opinion

While those who invest their dollars in Jewish causes should without question be appreciated and applauded, putting names on our buildings specifically has not necessarily had a positive effect.

 BENEFACTORS OF Hadassah Hospital are listed on a glass plaque.

"Pitchon-Lev" and "Golda" ice creams at a huge event for Purim

The "Golda" ice cream company has mobilized for families and children in the circle of poverty, in cooperation with the "Pitchon-Lev" organization.

 As part of the event, the aid center was painted for one day with music, holiday decor and balloons

What does Jewish ethics say about naming buildings after donors? - comment

Even where a donor’s intentions are selfish, if the donation itself has a positive effect on the community or even the world at large, then who are we to criticize!?

 BENEFACTORS OF Hadassah Hospital are listed on a glass plaque.

'Where to donate to Gaza' tops 'donate to' Google searches in the US

Google searches for 'donate to Gaza' have dramatically jumped since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, specifically in the US, as searches for other aid organizations have also increased.

 Palestinians gather to receive aid outside an UNRWA warehouse as Gaza residents face crisis levels of hunger, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City March 18, 2024.

The man allocating $800M in post-Oct. 7 donations to Israel on where the money goes

Schoenfeld agreed to sit down on Zoom for a set of two interviews with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, which have been edited, condensed and formatted to appear as a single conversation.

 Damaged houses are seen, following the deadly October 7 attack by gunmen from Palestinian militant group Hamas from the Gaza Strip, in Kibbutz Beeri in southern Israel, November 28, 2023.

The "Champions of the World" association helps children beat cancer

A child's battle with cancer inspires the "Champions of the World" association to help over 40 children overcome the disease. Join us in supporting their fight for a brighter future.

 The "Champions of the World" association helps children beat cancer

Theater charity Broadway Cares funds Gaza aid and now relief for Israelis too

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

Broadway billboards in New York City's Times Square

Don't donate to me, lend to me: a new campaign offers social loans

New campaign by SparkIL & Jewish Agency calls on Israelis to provide social loans to businesses impacted by war. Loan any amount starting at 50 shekels. CEO: "Small businesses heart of economy."

  Campaign "Don't donate to me - lend to me" /

The Jewish Agency and Brothers and Sisters for Israel launch assistance program for IDF reservists

Many of the IDF reservists had to suspend their business activities, and some were even forced to close their businesses altogether.

 Israeli reserve soldiers from the Nachal brigade take part in a military drill in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, February 13, 2024.