Charity

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.

Jonathan Pollard:

'Give vegetables that can't be exported to Ukraine to the poor'

Jonathan Pollard calls for the Israeli gov to donate to the poor 50,000 tons of vegetables that can't be exported to Ukraine and Russia.

Florida city suddenly shuts down kosher food bank

Kosher food bank in Dania Beach, Florida shut down without warning, with notice citing "safety and traffic concerns."

The act of giving is what truly makes us human

Nothing lifts us up like giving! While our natural instincts may tend toward looking out for number one, the act of giving is

Enablers are as important as achievers!

The poles were an inseparable part of the Ark. They were never removed. "A tree of life to those who suppot her."

The Recipient or the Giver - who is more important?

It is not enough to be a giving spouse; Be an attentive one. It is not enough that your children love you, Let them know you love them.

What my mother taught me about charity

The humanitarian impulse was so ingrained over the generations that Jews became known for donating more than any other group. Op-ed.

2,000 Jews pledge to leave 50% of their estate to Jewish causes

2,000 Jews sign pledge to leave at least 50% of their estate to charitable causes that support the Jewish people or the State of Israel.

Australian Jewish philanthropist Eva Besen dies at 93

Besen Family Foundation was active in funding projects in the Negev, including a high school and high tech hub.

Florida Jewish federation delivers 7,500 backpacks to needy kids

24-year old program is needed more than ever with pandemic causing financial hardships for many families.

Help a Nine-Year-Old Win His Battle

Moishe, 9, wants to be in yeshivah or outside playing ball with friends. Instead, these things have become distant memories and dreams.

Anti-Semitism watchdog slams UK charity boss for offensive posts

Director of British transportation charity denounced for tweets calling Israel "racist state" guilty of "massacres and ethnic cleansing."

Historic level of London anti-Semitic incidents, charity reports

Community Security Trust records 201 incidents in May, calls incidents “utterly predictable and completely disgraceful.”

Jewish charity for learning disabled hacked by activists

Charity's Instagram page defaced with Palestinian flags, anti-Israel slogan and call for genocide against Jews.

She Followed Her Instincts...And It Saved Her Son’s Life

When Rochie Rydal’s son of thirteen years started to throw up after every meal several years ago, she almost chalked it up to a stomach bug.

Widow of volunteer EMT: 'They say he had a kindness disorder'

Revital Har Kesef, widow of emergency first responder killed in tragic accident during Passover, recalls her husband's 'kindness disorder'.

A Torah Thought on "giving and getting"

We all have thoughts about giving to and getting from others. This video teaches what Rabbi Eliyahu, the Gaon of Vilna, taught about it.

Your opportunity to help 39 orphans get married

39 penniless orphans are getting married, but at the moment, they don't have a dollar to their name. This is your chance to help!

The Daily Portion

How do you know if you're still young?

Rebbe Nachman writes this on Mother Sarah and us: 'This is the essence of perfection – to begin to live over and over again.'. How?

Olelim - The nutritional safety net for hungry children

With tens of thousands of children lacking food security, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky calls on public to support nutritional safety net for kids.

Rejoicing before G-d

Rejoicing before God is done intellectually and existentially – through prayer and Torah study.

Open letter to the Jewish community

What’s more important than providing a ‘close to homeless’ family, a roof over their head?

How to help your local community during the pandemic

No matter where you live, there's a way you can help your local community get back on its feet.

Baby Avital Needs Your Help

Born With Rare Heart Defect, Israeli Baby Fighting For Her Life

Three month old baby born in Israel suffering from rare heart condition. Everyday she is in and out of surgeries, fighting for her life.

Rav Asher Weiss: It’s a matter of saving lives

Now, the family is in the worst possible situation, and Rav Asher Weiss has spoken on their behalf.

When a crisis throws the middle class off the charts

Watch: “He Will Not Be Sick!”

Watch what happened when Rav Chaim Kanievsky was asked what donors to Vaad HaRabbanim’s cholim fund should merit in return

Justice is impartial, not social

Monetary scandals

Widow and mother of 13 needs your help after going blind

Leah Frank, 60, raised her 13 children alone after her husband died. Now the rebbetzin, who manages kindergartens, is losing her eyesight.

Family experiences unthinkable Shabbat morning tragedy

Five children’s lives were changed forever this month, when their mother Sima Chayun went to sleep on Friday night, and never woke up.

Jerusalem's needy residents vote for their favorite doughnut

In the spirit of elections, Colel Chabad polls guests and reminds us all what can be done for less than the price of a Hanukkah doughnut

Jersey City: Blacks, Jews, hold holiday charity drive

Two weeks after deadly shooting, blacks and Jews in Jersey City unite for holiday charity drive. 'We're all in this together.'

It’s not a miracle - it’s Pure Friendship

Meet 'Friendship Circle' - a special organization for special kids, which fosters a special bond between the child and the volunteer.

Last hours of Rabbi Arush's special campaign

Watch: One of the students of the unique Jerusalem yeshiva explains about the special campaign to support Torah and Hessed

Jewish charity targeted by online harassment campaign

Arab users targeting Israeli Jewish charity succeed in forcing closure of charity's Facebook page for phony 'abuse' reports.

A legend to the Israeli and Russian Jewish communities

San Diego Jewish Academy breaks world record for sandwich-making

Jewish school makes 868 sandwiches in 180 seconds, waits for Guinness approval.

Anonymous entrepreneur restores Jewish cemetery in Poland

Anonymous donor spends hundreds of thousands to restore 19th century Jewish cemetery in town of Żywiec, Poland.

Treasure at the Cave of Machpelah

Two millionaires who visited the Tomb of the Patriarchs decided on a unique act of charity to worshipers praying at the cave for livelihood.

Shabbat Shkalim: I give, therefore I am

This week we read Parashat MIshpatim and about giving Shekalim in the Haftorah, and Jewish tradition teaches, “I give, therefore I am.

What is the purpose of wealth?

Video: They deserve dignity

Food cards - the preferred, dignified, cost effective, fastest and efficient method of providing meaningful appreciated food assistance.

Ki Tavo: Continuous compassion

Watch: 10-year old orphan's message to Am Yisrael

Betzalel and his nine siblings lost their father just days before Passover.

The effects of the tuition crisis in North America on Israel

Tutition crisis in US Jewish schools affects donations to Israeli yeshivas, as parents struggle to afford tuition for their own children.

Jewish teen donors top $1 million in giving

Jewish teens donate more than $1 million during the 2015-16 school year, with nearly two-thirds going to Jewish organizations.

Purim - a time for charity for those in need

Letter From Rav Chaim Kanievsky Regarding Matanot L'Evyonim Must Be Seen To Be Believed

A unique form of charity in the grapefruit orchard

We joined Bar & Bat Mitzvah celebrators, high school kids as they set out to the field with Leket to volunteer in a unique form of giving.

This Kallah Was Destitute, Until Rav Chaim Kanievsky Stepped In

A story of chessed - 'Rav Chaim Kanievsky has personally vouched for Kupat Ha'Ir's campaign to help marry me off.'

Chabad on Campus raises money to help fire victims

Chabad on Campus has launched an initiative to raise money to support areas damaged in the fires which raged across Israel last week.

Three children killed, one son disabled

A series of tragedies leaves a family bereft and in need of help.

"In One Second, This Frum Family's Life Was Shattered"

After a tragic car accident, Rabbi Ominer needs help covering the medical expenses his insurance doesn't cover.

Israeli medalist's name patch raises over $50,000 for charity

Israeli judoka Yarden Gerbi brings in $52,100 for charity in an auction for her Olympic name patch.

'Pokemon Hunters' required - to raise money for the poor

Israeli charity organization Hasdei Naomi has a new idea to raise funds for the needy this Rosh Hashannah: Hiring out "Pokemon Hunters."

Israeli bronze medalist in bid to raise money for charity

Judoka Yarden Gerbi is auctioning off her name patch from the Olympics to raise money for the children's oncology ward at Ichilov hospital.

Orphans of leading Kabbalist struggle to make ends meet

Charity appeal: Daughter of late Kabbalist struggling to pay for upcoming wedding.

Christian-Jewish fellowship helping Israeli Arabs during Ramadan

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews to provide hundreds of thousands of shekels in food vouchers to needy Arab families.

Special appeal: Building a family against the odds

Severely disabled, Yitta Miriam is determined to build a life for herself, together with her husband-to-be; but they need your help.

British charity denies UK government cut its funds

War on Want denies reports the British government cut off its funding due to anti-Israel activities.