Charity

Pack a Charity Box, Let Needy Israelis Know You Care

Arutz Sheva visits Pantry Packers to learn how they bring visitors together to prepare food crates for the poor and receive a life lesson.

Half of Clintons' 2014 Charity Went to Clinton Foundation

Hillary Clinton's campaign lauds charity in publishing tax return - but half of it went to her own Foundation.

Leftist Campaign: No More Charity, the Poor Vote Likud

After election defeat, the latest trend among leftists is the call to stop donating to the poor, because they supported the Right.

'These Could Have Been Our Families'

Arutz Sheva learns how the tragedy in Jerusalem led one intrepid resident to pull together Jews in supporting the families left behind.

Leading Rabbi Blasts Charity Scam 'Crooks': Don't Give to Them

When an unknown solicitor – live or via a recording – calls up asking for money, just hang up, says Rabbi Benzion Mutsafi.

The NYTimes is Worried About "Orthodox Jewish Beggars"

Confused by Charity? There's a Guide for That

Philanthropy 101 guide to provide guidelines for donating money to charity - where, when, and how.

'When Life Gives You Cancer...'

What did a 15 year old with his whole life ahead of him do when he was diagnosed with terminal cancer? Raise nearly $6 million dollars.

Comptroller: Govt. Failing to Feed the Hungry

State Comptroller Yosef Shapira released a report that slammed the state's nutritional assistance to poor Israelis, calling it insufficient.

Jewish Center in Brazil Caters to Community Poor

Chabad opens new center for Ten Yad social services program, to serve over 8,000 poor in one of Brazil's largest cities.

Tiberias Soup Kitchen Serves Hot Food Seasoned with Kindness

Restaurant-style soup kitchen in northern Israel provides those in need with nutrition - and dignity.

Colel Chabad Kindness: Packing Food for the Needy

Colel Chabad officially opened its new "Pantry Packers" facility in Jerusalem on Friday.

Yesh Atid MK in Row with Hareidim Over Street Cleaning

MK Dov Lipman criticized after suggesting that yeshiva students, during their break, should help clean the streets as an act of chesed.

Sometimes, Relief is a Queen Esther Costume

Leading relief organization, Meir Panim, enables Israel’s neediest children to celebrate with joy.

Jewish,Catholic Charities Unite to Distribute Thanksgiving Meals

The UJA-Federation of New York teamed up with Catholic Charities this year to distribute food to the needy in time for Thanksgiving.

Vayera: Selfishness is Cruelty

Rosh Hashannah ‘Card’ Saves Families from Hunger

A Rosh Hashannah greeting card from the Meir Panim foundations carries a double meaning – a greeting plus a shopping debit card.

Shana Tova, a Happy New Year

Days of Awe Begin Sunday Evening with the New Year Holiday

"Repentance, prayer and charity will avert evil decrees" and bring each of us closer to what G-d intended for man to be. Shana Tova to all.

Jewish Philanthropist Sami Rohr Passes Away at 86

Prominent Jewish philanthropist Sami Rohr passed away Sunday in South Florida at the age of 86.

Charity Organizations in Israel Demand Help from the Government

Charity organizations in Israel gathered for emergency conference, called on the government to help fight food insecurity.

Jewish Initiative Provides Hunger Relief to Children in India

Jews from around the world will participate in a hunger relief project aimed to benefit disadvantaged children in India.

NY Jewish Community Sets Guinness World Record

The UJA-Federation of NY set a Guinness World Record making 1,660 sandwiches in one hour to be donated to feed the hungry.

Welfare Ministry, NGOs Clash over Passover Aid

The topic of aid for needy families on Passover has become a touchy one, with the Welfare Ministry and food charities trading accusations.

What Preserves Israel?

Helping Families Avoid Poverty - Recognized by President

Paamonim, which helps families attain financial health instead of simply giving them alms, has received the President’s Volunteerism Award.

New Website Renders Non-Profits Transparent

For the first time, Israeli non-profit organizations (NPOs) – of which there are some 29,000 – will be nearly 100% “transparent” to the public.