Donations

Israel was never meant to be a gold-plated donor project - opinion

Now, for the first time in a very long time, many Jews are beginning to ask whether the old architecture was ever truly capable of carrying the future.

An Israeli flag [Ilustrative]
THROUGH THE JGive platform one can donate to any recognized nonprofit in Israel, Ilustration.

Charity on Jgive's platform rose 200% post-October 7, signaling digitization of Jewish philanthropy

Civilians and security forces at the scene where a missile fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon struck a parking area in Safed, causing heavy damage, April 10, 2026.

Hezbollah escalates war with record drone assault

Shaare Zedek’s Director-General Prof. Ofer Merin (L) and President Prof. Jonathan Halevy, previous director-general for 31 years, who solicited Koum’s donation.

WhatsApp founder Jan Koum makes largest-ever donation to Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek hospital


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.

Israeli citizens unite around doing good – the 18th good deeds day is underway

 Good Deeds Day of the Arison Group

'Half free' in collaboration with the Make-A-Wish association

The 'Half Free' retail chain is collaborating with the Make-A-Wish Israel association in order to support and make dreams come true for children suffering from life-threatening diseases. 

 Half Free and Make-A-Wish make dreams come true for sick children

US Jews donate boots for IDF in Gaza

Although it started small, they now send 270 to 320 duffel bags to Israel a week – on an average of eight El Al flights per week – filled with special orders. Each bag contains about 16 pairs.

 APPRECIATIVE BOOT recipients.