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To fund mother's surgery

10-year-old starts secret business

Moshe Apfel, 10, has plenty of toys and games at home, like most kids his age. For that reason, it took a while before his parents began to notice that something was off.

10-year-old starts secret business

Israeli officials:

'Antisemitism in Armenia influenced by relations'

Israeli officials at Munich Security Conference made mention of the report on antisemitism, recently submitted to the government.

'Antisemitism in Armenia influenced by relations'

Children need your help:

Woman humiliated in grocery store

When she pulled up to the cash register, and the cashier scanned her card, her blood turned to ice.

Woman humiliated in grocery store

Help them cope:

Countless children suffering from trauma from Oct. 7

We suffer daily from our grandparents’ trauma, we need to ensure our grandchildren won’t suffer from ours.

Countless children suffering from trauma from Oct. 7

Garden? Pool? Elevator? It’s on our list too!

Moshava is a new development of 32 private homes in Efrat’s beautiful HaTe’ena neighborhood.

Garden? Pool? Elevator? It’s on our list too!

Support the effort:

Girl starts sobbing onstage during school play

Shifra Apfel doesn’t like to leave Israel. Now she’s been told she can either do so, or die.

Girl starts sobbing onstage during school play

Urgent appeal for Support:

Support our soldiers on the front lines

In light of the escalating conflict in Israel's northern region and the recent mobilization of tens of thousands of reserve soldiers, there is a severe shortage of clothing and thermal and tactical gear for our troops.

Support our soldiers on the front lines

The Accidental Politician:

American-born Rabbi enters Jerusalem municipal races

Rabbi Haim Pear explains how he hopes to represent Jerusalem's immigrant population following the upcoming municipal elections in Israel's capital.

American-born Rabbi enters Jerusalem municipal races

Jerusalem Real estate opportunity:

Let me tell you a secret!

Did your last visit to Jerusalem leave you feeling that the city's turned into a mass of modern towers?

Let me tell you a secret!

A cry for help:

What happens when a Jewish woman gets divorced?

Rochel is fighting to provide therapy for her kids, cover utility bills, and ensure they can continue their education, but the challenge has been overwhelming.

What happens when a Jewish woman gets divorced?

Support the family:

Give Esther the gift of life

Illness has ravaged her life, leaving a black hole where there was laughter and a gaping abyss where there was love of life.

Give Esther the gift of life

Help the family:

Disabled child's heroic mother pushed to her limit

A bereaved widow has nothing to give her 2 sons who are dependent on her for entirely different reasons

Disabled child's heroic mother pushed to her limit

Support the family:

Couple’s Investment Opportunity Turns Into Nightmare

Recently, the parents have begun to notice something shifting in Morah Shaindel.

Couple’s Investment Opportunity Turns Into Nightmare

Charity Initiative:

Every child deserves a chance at this

We can all relate to the feeling of despair and helplessness, when all seems lost.

Every child deserves a chance at this

3 months in:

With security risks high, ZAKA360 asks for help

ZAKA360 are preparing for future risks by helping their volunteers return to work, after many grapple with intense trauma due to October 7. They need your help.

With security risks high, ZAKA360 asks for help

This Tu B'shvat:

New Fruit Trees of Life for the 1,200 victims

Every year, Tu B'shvat begins the planting season in Israel. This year is more important than ever before.

New Fruit Trees of Life for the 1,200 victims

Support the Activity

ZAKA Volunteer Mourns his Hero’s Death

In the same week that a ZAKA hero learned of the death of the soldier who protected him, he was also thrown out of his home. Join Jews worldwide in making sure he is provided for.

ZAKA Volunteer Mourns his Hero’s Death

Help redeem the holy city:

Tu Bishvat 5784: Redemption of Hebron

Since 2007, the Harchivi Makom Aholech Organization has worked extensively to strengthen and expand Jewish settlement in Hebron

Tu Bishvat 5784: Redemption of Hebron

Urgent Appeal for Support:

IDF Soldiers in Critical Need Life-saving Equipment

In light of the escalating conflict in Israel's northern region and the recent mobilization of tens of thousands of reserve soldiers,

IDF Soldiers in Critical Need Life-saving Equipment

A Call for Support:

Strengthening Our Soldiers on the Frontlines

Over 100 Days of Warfare: Israeli Defense Forces Face Ongoing Challenges, but Hope Prevails

Strengthening Our Soldiers on the Frontlines

Support the cause: Child's life hangs in the balance

Eight-year-old Lavi's once-healthy life took a tragic turn over a year ago when he began experiencing pains and medical difficulties.

Support the cause: Child's life hangs in the balance

Stand strong with our brave IDF soldiers

In a time of great crisis, a shining beacon of light emerges as we witness the unwavering dedication and unparalleled bravery of our cherished IDF soldiers.

Stand strong with our brave IDF soldiers

Support the family:

Why was this rabbi in a prison?

This would be an incredible level of dedication for anyone, but there is something different about Rabbi Tzarfati’s story. His family now needs your help.

Why was this rabbi in a prison?

Support the farmers:

Your chance to help farmers from the south

​​​​​​​Farmers in the south of Israel and the Gaza border area have been facing a widespread crisis in all aspects as a result of the war

Your chance to help farmers from the south

You can easily make your dreams come to life!

Owning a home in Israel is one of those dreams you don't push off!

You can easily make your dreams come to life!

Naama and David want to raise their daughter

David and Naama have travelled a winding rocky path to Yiddishkeit.

Naama and David want to raise their daughter

Help the ZAKA hero:

The Reason Some Girls Can’t Get Married

It’s the classic pre-wedding gift: a colorful countdown ticking down to the wedding date.

The Reason Some Girls Can’t Get Married

ZAKA360 Arranges Therapeutic Retreat for Volunteers

After experiencing severe trauma from working with hundreds of bodies of October 7 victims, ZAKA360 volunteers needed help to heal.

ZAKA360 Arranges Therapeutic Retreat for Volunteers

Help the Zahavs:

They never thought their daughter would suffer twice

This would be a lot for any family to handle, but for the Zahavs, it’s catastrophic. They need your help.

They never thought their daughter would suffer twice

Let me tell you a secret

Does it feel as if Jerusalem has become a cityscape of modern residential towers?

Let me tell you a secret

'I Was Blown Away':

3 Months In, ZAKA Volunteer Still Stuck in the Past

As the public slowly adapts to the current situation, a ZAKA volunteer still can’t move on

3 Months In, ZAKA Volunteer Still Stuck in the Past

Watch live:

Lessons from Gaza, and ending the two-state solution

“In light of the lessons of Gaza and the preconceived notions that collapsed – it is prohibited to establish a Palestinian state.”

Lessons from Gaza, and ending the two-state solution

Donation campaign:

A Jewish prisoner is surrounded by Antisemites

Yehuda Schoenfeld's family fears for his life.

A Jewish prisoner is surrounded by Antisemites

Let’s check off all the boxes on your dream home list

Private homes that exceed your dream, right in the center of Israel

Let’s check off all the boxes on your dream home list

In the north and south:

Help send warm clothing to our soldiers

Vaad Hatzdaka has so far delivered over 13,000 units of warm clothing and thermal equipment for IDF soldiers

Help send warm clothing to our soldiers

“We won’t let Hamas destroy our spirit!”

Farmers in Israel continue to fight by rehabilitating the land.

“We won’t let Hamas destroy our spirit!”

Notes of Strength By Yitzchok Mayer Malek

After performing for over 100,000 IDF soldiers on various bases throughout the country Yitzchok identified three critical needs.

Notes of Strength By Yitzchok Mayer Malek

Dual Impact:

Comforting Families, Boosting the Economy

Barth Chocotrade, a Tel Aviv-based family business, has created beautiful packages for those whose lives have been turned upside down

Comforting Families, Boosting the Economy

Unit 360 Identifies a Vital New Need after October 7

After identifying, and burying countless bodies since October 7 heads of Unit 360 look to revamp the way they search for bodies.

Unit 360 Identifies a Vital New Need after October 7

Candid interview:

Why an Arutz Sheva reader donated to ZAKA360

After reading about ZAKA360’s urgent need for a command post, Sarah shares why she donated.

Why an Arutz Sheva reader donated to  ZAKA360

Support the mother:

“It haunts me day and night”

Father of 6 Speaks Up About His Fears of a Dreaded ‘The Day After’ Happening to Him.

“It haunts me day and night”

Support the family:

Her parents risked everything to save her life

Recently, the grim news has made waves that Chani’s merciless enemy has returned.

Her parents risked everything to save her life

Beloved Jerusalem high school principal killed on October 7

On October 7, Yossi Hershkovitz didn't hesitate to run towards danger, facing Hamas terrorists to protect others/

Beloved Jerusalem high school principal killed on October 7

Special Needs Centers are lacking proper bomb shelters

"Vulnerability Unveiled: Special Needs Centers in Israel Struggle Without Bomb Shelters, Impacting Families Nationwide"

Special Needs Centers  are lacking proper bomb shelters

How working professionals are earning Rabbinical ordination

The excitement and desire to understand every word of the Gemara and commentaries is an experience that will be remembered many years later.

How working professionals are earning Rabbinical ordination

The “Man In The Black Shirt” visiting soldiers, people in need

Soldiers meet a man with a hot falafel for them, a struggling mother receives help with her rent, thanks to the 'man in the black shirt.'

The “Man In The Black Shirt” visiting soldiers, people in need

Unite to make Hanukkah miracles for ZAKA hero

After he tended to the scene of the massacre in Be'eri, Natan Kenig developed severe PTSD and needed intensive treatment immediately.

Unite to make Hanukkah miracles for ZAKA hero

AFMDA Miami Gala

World Boxing Champion Honored as Champion of Israel

Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. received the Champion of Israel award at the American Friends of Magen David Adom Gala in Miami on Tue.

World Boxing Champion Honored  as Champion of Israel

What Is Electronic Stability Control on a Truck?

The Electronic Stability Control feature is the type of technology that prevents a truck from skidding and losing control

What Is Electronic Stability Control on a Truck?

Support ZAKA360:

Mother describes the agony of uncertainty

Over 2 months after October 7, there are families who still don’t know what happened to loved ones who fled.

Mother describes the agony of uncertainty

Diaspora Yeshiva presents:

Inspiration for today in light of the life of King David

Why was he successful, and how can even the weakest among us become like him?

Inspiration for today in light of the life of King David

Support the soldiers:

"We will fight, but it is cold"

The charity committee established an international transportation system to provide the soldiers with important needs

"We will fight, but it is cold"

Mastermind behind upcoming unity concert shares heartfelt letter

While a concert is always great, 'Symphony of the Stars' is something far more than that.

Mastermind behind upcoming unity concert shares heartfelt letter

Help support the widow:

This 15 Year Old's Letter Is So Heartbreaking

My heart aches and I don’t think it will ever stop hurting.

This 15 Year Old's Letter Is So Heartbreaking

How women are mastering 'Hilchos Shabbos' around the world

How to choose a shirt from a pile of clothing and not transgress "borer" on Shabbos?

How women are mastering 'Hilchos Shabbos' around the world

This year Adam will light a Menorah for the first time

Lehava works to save Jewish children from Arab homes, be a partner with us to light up their lives and we can all celebrate Hanukkah.

This year Adam will light a Menorah for the first time

Join the effort:

It is cold outside, the soldiers at the front need your help

Vaad Hatzdaka decided to get into action and help the soldiers in the field with warm equipment and winter clothing

It is cold outside, the soldiers at the front need your help

He had almost bled out when an angel appeared

Since the first day of the war, Saad V’Marpeh has worked to ensure that every wounded IDF soldier is swiftly brought to the hospital.

He had almost bled out when an angel appeared

Soldiers to American supporters: “Please don’t forget about us”

2 months into the war, soldiers still lack basic necessities.

Soldiers to American supporters: “Please don’t forget about us”

Illuminating the frontline:

Hanukkah packages for the soldiers in Gaza

Soldiers are receiving special Hanukkah packages designed to brighten their spirits during these difficult days

Hanukkah packages for the soldiers in Gaza