Charity

Personal Growth series:

How to inspire Ahavat Yisrael

Rav Elimelech of Lizensk reminds us that our connection with Hashem hinges upon our relationship with other people and our ability to focus on the good in each of them.

Chief Rabbi: Value of ancient half-shekel is 80 NIS

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef says price of silver has risen, worth of ancient half-shekel coin stands at 80 NIS.

Mother of 10 Rebuilds After Fire Destroys Home

Weeks after the blaze, Rivka Aharoni describes the hardest moment of losing her home

'Free Palestine' chanted on Mr. Beast stream

The YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson remained silent while partners in his Team Water live stream shouted 'Free Palestine'.

The 20th of Av:

The thundering noise of silence:

When Ruth walked alone and Reb Leivik danced alone. And in between on the time line, the Pachas-Moab family kept the Temple fires burning.

Just one half-shekel, no more and no less?

’The wealthy shall not increase and the indigent shall not decrease’ - why?

Save One Life UK:

UK charity under investigation over allegations of funding Hamas

A UK-based charity raising funds for Gaza is under investigation amid allegations that it may have helped finance Hamas.

Home Depot cofounder Bernard Marcus passes away at 95

Marcus, who was worth an estimated $7.4 billion at the time of his passing, was the son of Russian Jewish immigrants whose philanthropy was driven by the Jewish concept of Tzedakah.

Due to anti-Israel groups:

JNF Canada loses charitable status

Canada revokes charitable status from 2 Jewish nonprofits that work in Israel.

Help the Moskowitzs

They could be your neighbors

You would never guess what’s going on behind the front door of the wealthy family who live down the block.

Yeshiva asks for 250 dollars to every senior student

Against the backdrop of the budget cuts for yeshivas, the Belzer gabbai last night, in the presence of the rebbe and thousands of hasidim, requested donations of 250 dollars per student.

Survey finds:

Victims of antisemitism give much more to charity

Victims of antisemitism give significantly more to charity than counterparts who have not experienced antisemitism, survey shows.

Urgent plea from ZAKA: New truck needed

Without this one piece of equipment, volunteers can’t continue their jobs. Click here to help.

Help Israeli communities strengthen security measures

The recent massacre on October 7 has only exacerbated the threats. Please support the effort.

The Ahavat Chinam project:

Jews of all types are coming together in unity

Before the war, the Jewish People were divided. Now is the time for a change.

Special campaign:

Frontline soldiers need your support to be fully equipped

Amid the chaos and perils of warfare, there is a need to assist the soldiers by sending them important equipment.

In wake of war:

Emergency assistance for the Binyamin region

Our goal is to keep the residents of Binyamin safe and below is a list of equipment we need to do so.

In wake of war:

Emergency assistance for the Binyamin region

Our goal is to keep the residents of Binyamin safe and below is a list of equipment we need to do so.

'Our lives are shattered'

Support the residents of Ofakim

Many of them have at least one family member fighting for their lives in the hospital.

Support the effort:

Stand in solidarity with the brave citizens and soldiers

Israeli soldiers rally together in the face of heightened tensions, seeking solidarity and assistance

Support ZAKA:

Distressing video emerges of witness's testimony from massacre

ZAKA volunteer offers a harrowing testimony, painting a somber picture of loss and love in the face of unthinkable violence

Rabbi Elbaz:

“We cannot overemphasize the urgency of this situation”

An urgent request from the leading Rabbis of Israel. Click here to support.

Stand together:

Safeguarding IDF Soldiers in Gaza with Spiritual Aid

Since the beginning of the war, ‘V’shamru’ has distributed over 25,000 “Spiritual Shield” kits.

Donation campaign:

The soldiers answered the call of duty, now we need to support

Donation campaign: Israeli soldiers answered the call of duty, now we need to support

Urgent appeal for support:

Food and equipment for soldiers and citizens of Israel

The citizens of Israel are united & resilient, committed to triumphing over all adversaries. Your immediate support can make a difference.

Support ZAKA:

The unsung heroes amidst the chaos

The story of the ZAKA volunteers on the battlefield

Help the refugees of Ofakim

“They ran from home, with nothing”

Living through the October 7th massacre has changed them forever.

Invest in Israeli businesses, not just in charity

This is actually a good time to invest in Israeli businesses. Investments outweigh charity. Opinion.

Emergency assistance:

Tzevet Hatzolah needs bulletproof vests & ballistic helmets

Tzevet Hatzolah - MDA volunteers lack the necessary equipment to protect themselves. Click here to help them.

Urgent appeal: Help support Hatzalah in crisis

Amidst the devastation, Hatzalah has emerged as a frontline force, tirelessly providing essential medical assistance to the victims

Emergency appeal:

Join us in helping others amidst the crisis

Together, let’s bring light to this darkness.

Support ZAKA:

ZAKA: Urgent video ends unexpectedly

"We've exhausted our supply of body bags, vital protective gear is gone". says ZAKA's CEO, Duby Weissenstern.

An Act of Random Charity is an A.R.K.

A charity box is an A.R.K. − Act of Random Kindness. Take a charity box. Put in some coins and give them to someone who's in need.

Support the activity:

ZAKA Volunteer's Update From Wreckage

ZAKA’s teams are working day and night to bury the bodies of those killed

Support Sderot:

A traumatized & ravaged Sderot struggles to rebuild its front

Sderot mayor: "Our teams are on the front lines but are stretched out capacity, and we are in desperate need of immediate support"

Urgent Appeal:

Join Hatzalah in Saving Lives Amidst the Crisis

Amidst this devastation, Hatzalah has been at the forefront, working tirelessly to provide essential medical assistance to the victims

Donation campaign:

On their way into Gaza, soldiers still need important items

To donate a vest, or any of the other supplies Israel’s soldiers need during this important time, readers can click here

Unprecedented challenges

United Hatzalah Calls for Support

Israel stands on the precipice of a profound challenge, and United Hatzalah of Israel is at the forefront. Click here to help.

Support the effort:

Help orphans, elderly and broken families

Avior Fund launches urgent campaign to aid Israel amidst unprecedented crisis

Urgent Appeal:

Join us in Saving Lives Amidst the Crisis

There is an acute shortage of vital equipment needed to protect our brave soldiers & emergency responders who risk their lives every moment.

Support the family:

“Terrorists Murdered My Father”

In a brutal instant, seven children became orphans, their world unhinged by an act of unimaginable cruelty.

Help the life-saving effort:

Support Hatzalah's Urgent Mission Today

By donating to Hatzalah, you will be directly contributing to the purchase of these much-needed supplies

Donation campaign:

Help ZAKA in these days of tragedy

When our hearts are in anguish, there’s only one thing everyone can do.

Donate to help the soldiers

"There is still a need for support"

Despite the nationwide effort to support the troops through delivery of packages and essential supplies, there is still a need for support.

Join the Life-Saving Effort:

'Support Hatzalah's urgent mission today!'

Hatzalah Rescuers Without Borders has been working tirelessly, operating around the clock to provide critical medical assistance

Donation campaign:

Support Israeli soldiers

The young men and women who are risking their lives to defend the Jewish People need our support

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Unprecedented crisis strikes Israel: Urgent appeal for support

In the wake of unimaginable tragedy, the people of Israel need your help

Backing Our Brave:

Crowdfunding Effort Underway for Essential Equipment

A crowdfunding campaign was launched to purchase equipment for the soldiers who are waiting in the staging area before entering Gaza.

Support the effort:

Civilians are joining the fight against Hamas

As the heroic Israeli soldiers fight against ruthless terrorists, civilian Jews around the world are joining the fight in an unexpected way.

Help the families

Why this is the deadliest terror attack in Israeli history

Not since the Holocaust has this large a number of Jews been killed in a single day.

Can there be charity without poverty?

How will this mitzva survive if we eradicae poverty?

Met Council launches appeal to feed 325K Jews this Passover

Appeal launched as prices rise up to 68% in New York.

Who has the right to give?

There is a contrast between the type of charitable giving in Parashat Terumah and Parashat Ki Tisa.

FBI probing George Santos pet charity for not paying for surgery

Feds investigating claim Santos kept $3,000 raised for life saving surgery for homeless vet's sick service dog.

The Soul never dies

Sometimes in Jewish life one has reason to make a kiddush but sadly, also to say kaddish for a loved one. That is the cycle of life.

Damar Hamlin's Collapse:

Patriots' owner makes Jewish-themed donation to player's charity

New England Patriots' owner Robert Kraft donates Jewish-themed sum to charity of Damar Hamlin, who suffered cardiac arrest mid-game.

Bill Gates and charity

What is the best way to give charity, who should it be given to and how much should be given?

Crypto Debacle:

Will Bankman-Fried scandal deter Jews from 'effective altruism'?

After disgraced crypto-currency tycoon suggests his support for 'effective altruism' was insincere, will Jewish groups drop E.A.?

The mitzvah regarding which one may test God

Giving ma’aser kesafim, a tenth of one’s income, to charity, is the key to wealth

With a little more help, Shimmy will return to Israel healthy

I’m writing you with a bleeding, broken heart, hoping and praying that my words—which come straight from the heart—will penetrate yours.