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Beverly Hills Rabbi builds a new community in Jerusalem

This Friday: brunch and site tour in Givat HaMatos with Rabbi Kalman Topp. Explore the new neighborhood and hear the vision behind the new Anglo community, Ahavat Yisrael.

Beverly Hills Rabbi builds a new community in Jerusalem

Help him save his wife

From helping Oct. 7 victims to a fight for survival

After months of sacred duty and tireless dedication at Camp Shura, a rescue and identification responder faces the toughest fight of his life: saving his wife.

From helping Oct. 7 victims to a fight for survival

Chaim, 7, sees cancer return, family seeks US care

Chaim Rubin, 7, beat cancer after more than a year of treatments, returned to school, and then saw symptoms return. His family says it needs help to fund a required upfront deposit for advanced treatment in the US.

Chaim, 7, sees cancer return, family seeks US care

New Program

How women around the world are mastering Hilchos Shabbos

Online program based on HaGaon Rabbi Berkovits’ renowned curriculum

How women around the world are mastering Hilchos Shabbos

800 days with the fallen:

Help IDF reservist fight a silent war at home

For 800 days he cared for Israel's fallen and their families. Now his wife battles a relentless illness, and a second war has begun at home.

Help IDF reservist fight a silent war at home

Fundraising for 9-Month-Old Baby Rivka Facing Blood Disease

Baby Rivka, 9 months old, is battling a serious blood disease. Her parents say they waited five years for their daughter and now need help paying for upcoming treatment. The appeal reports that $60,000 is still needed and urges people to donate and share.

Fundraising for 9-Month-Old Baby Rivka Facing Blood Disease

Turning a vacation into Aliyah

As thousands of Diaspora Jews visit Israel for the holidays, a Jerusalem expo aims to turn their temporary stays into permanent homes in Israel.

Turning a vacation into Aliyah

Help feed them

Widows and orphans are still without basic food for Sukkot

The Child’s Smile Association brings families to special 'Fill the Cart' days, covering their holiday groceries so every child can enjoy a full table, dignity, and a truly joyful holiday.

Widows and orphans are still without basic food for Sukkot

Pain into Hope

In 2 weeks, Yael will marry on Israel's hardest day

Yael's father passed away years ago. In two weeks, on October 7, she marries with her mother alone raising five children behind her.

In 2 weeks, Yael will marry on Israel's hardest day

Join us for a special tour of Judea and Samaria farms over Sukkot

The Religious Zionist Party has launched an app that will guide families through dozens of Israeli agricultural farms throughout Judah and Samaria during Sukkot

Join us for a special tour of Judea and Samaria farms over Sukkot

“Mommy, does dying hurt?"

After beating cancer once, 7-year-old Chaim is facing it again. Help his family get him to the US for the advanced treatment he urgently needs.

“Mommy, does dying hurt?"

Help wrap them up!

Record demand for tefillin among Jews everywhere

“Yesterday I got a call from a young man in Be’er Sheva. He told me, ‘I’ve never touched tefillin in my life-but today I feel I must start, please help me get a pair.’ He is not alone. In recent months, dozens of similar requests arrive every week.

Record demand for tefillin among Jews everywhere

Only 50 left

Blessing for wealth for those who support Torah centers

Only 1000 golden coins have been minted for the first 1000 donors who donate $1000 to help the rabbi establish more kollels in this time of crisis, now just 50 remain.

Blessing for wealth for those who support Torah centers

Deadline tonight

Today is your very last chance to win $200,000 overnight

Tonight is your final chance to enter for a shot at $200,000 - while helping Ichud Hatzalah reach patients across Israel in as little as 90 seconds. Every ticket supports lifesaving emergency response and gives you another chance to win big.

Today is your very last chance to win $200,000 overnight

Before Yom Kippur: Help Save Baby Rivka

Daniel and Chava waited five years for their only daughter. Now 7-month-old Rivka is battling a serious blood disease.

Before Yom Kippur: Help Save Baby Rivka

Premier living, retail & leisure hub

Midtown Jerusalem by Israel Canada

On a landmark site in central Jerusalem, Midtown Jerusalem blends history, ambitious design and a new standard of luxury.

Midtown Jerusalem by Israel Canada

‘It’s about being with Sderot’:

Inside a yeshiva deeply rooted in its city

Students of Yeshivat Hesder Sderot share how Torah, military service and a deep bond with the city are shaping a growing community in southern Israel.

Inside a yeshiva deeply rooted in its city

Rabbi Yitzchak Neria:

'Our responsibility to support next generation of Torah leaders'

Rabbi Yitzchak Neria, Rosh Yeshiva of Torah Betzion and Echad Lechad Foundation head, discusses supporting outstanding Torah students, their IDF service, and helping Torah families ahead of the holidays.

'Our responsibility to support next generation of Torah leaders'

Help Chaim beat his illness

'Mommy, does dying hurt?'

A year ago, his parents finally heard the words they had been praying for: Chaim had beaten cancer. But at the beginning of Av, everything changed again.

'Mommy, does dying hurt?'

Giving to Israel, helping farmers

Volunteers turn vacation into mission

Volunteers from around the world tell Arutz Sheva why they are spending part of their visits to Israel sorting rescued produce and helping farmers: “When you're working with your own hands, it comes from your soul."

Volunteers turn vacation into mission

URGENT APPEAL

My heart breaks as I watch my tiny baby suffer

Baby Baruch's kidneys are failing, and 1,274 donors have already raised $64,869 toward his care so far.

My heart breaks as I watch my tiny baby suffer

Don't miss the opportunity:

Major transformation underway in Maaleh Adumim

New urban renewal project promises modern high-rises, community facilities and a major expansion of Maaleh Adumim's longstanding Anglo community.

Major transformation underway in Maaleh Adumim

Leket Israel Founder and Chairman:

700,000 meals needed for Rosh Hashanah

Leket Israel Founder and Chairman Joseph Gitler discusses rescuing surplus food, supporting Israeli farmers and expanding food assistance ahead of Rosh Hashanah, with a goal of distributing more than 700,000 meals to people in need.

700,000 meals needed for Rosh Hashanah

DRAWING IS SOON!

Win Sukkot in Jerusalem with your family

In three days, one family is going to Jerusalem for Sukkot - and it could be yours.

Win Sukkot in Jerusalem with your family

Chabad to build Yiwu’s first mikvah in Zhejiang, China

A Chabad effort in Yiwu, Zhejiang, China, led by Rabbi Shalom Weisfish, is working to build the first mikvah in Zhejiang. Donations are being sought for the project during Elul.

Chabad to build Yiwu’s first mikvah in Zhejiang, China

They lost their families. Tomorrow, they marry anyway.

Two converts from opposite sides of the world marry tomorrow, without the family network most couples rely on.

They lost their families. Tomorrow, they marry anyway.

The hidden real estate gem in Israel

Carasso says it has sold about 150 of 309 apartments at its Carasso Nia project at 128 Bethlehem Road in Jerusalem within roughly a year and a half.

The hidden real estate gem in Israel

Family's urgent appeal for bar mitzvah amid special needs

As Priel prepares for his Bar Mitzvah despite significant hearing loss, the family describes ongoing, intensive care needs for four children with complex special needs.

Family's urgent appeal for bar mitzvah amid special needs

Ma’ale Adumim is reaching new heights

A vibrant Anglo community and outstanding education - Only 12 minutes from Jerusalem: Maale Adumim’s new flagship project is underway!

Ma’ale Adumim is reaching new heights

Help the couple

In 7 days, a bride and groom will stand alone at the chuppah

Levi left Germany alone for a Torah life. Sarah grew up without her parents. In seven days, on August 31, they marry with no family beside them.

In 7 days, a bride and groom will stand alone at the chuppah

Urgent appeal

Six yeshiva students of Sderot guardians never came home

For 30 years they guarded this city. Now almost $300,000 prevents their yeshiva from finishing what they started.

Six yeshiva students of Sderot guardians never came home

Leading halachic authority gives blessing of wealth to supporters

Support the establishment of the new Merkaz HaTorah Teshuvos V'Hanhagos Kollel in Beit Shemesh and receive Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch’s exclusive Golden Protective Coin.

Leading halachic authority gives blessing of wealth to supporters

The Heights at Eden Hills

The Aliyah dream is real, and it comes with a backyard, a basement, and a block full of friends

The Heights at Eden Hills

Mother of 8 is 11 Months Behind on Rent, Son Fighting Cancer

With 58,000 NIS in debt, Sarah fears losing the home her eight children depend on while her 11-year-old son battles cancer.

Mother of 8 is 11 Months Behind on Rent, Son Fighting Cancer

7 Flights, 11 Days in Israel, or $18,000 Cash, One Ticket

For the 31st year, one Chicago high school's raffle sends a family to Yerushalayim for Sukkos; drawing September 3rd.

7 Flights, 11 Days in Israel, or $18,000 Cash, One Ticket

Talmud Daily: New 40-week program opens Talmud study to all

Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin's new Talmud Daily program offers 10-minute lessons four days a week, requiring no Hebrew or prior Talmud background.

Talmud Daily: New 40-week program opens Talmud study to all

Mother seeks funds for treatment abroad for son

Chaim Rafael, born with HLHS, needs another critical stage of treatment abroad. The options in Vienna, Germany, and Boston come at very high costs. The family is raising $300,000 for treatment and related expenses.

Mother seeks funds for treatment abroad for son

Sderot Yeshiva expanding

Rabbi Fendel: 'Sderot is a capital of Torah and Zionism'

Rabbi David Fendel tells Arutz Sheva how the yeshiva and its students have helped rebuild the city after October 7, serving as its guardians and driving a new wave of Religious Zionist growth.

Rabbi Fendel: 'Sderot is a capital of Torah and Zionism'

Ukrainian rabbi

'God should forgive his sins'

He condemns the young man's actions, but Rabbi Yaakov Jan says one thing cannot be forgotten: “He is still a Jew."

'God should forgive his sins'

9 children waited for their dad each night. Then he was gone.

For over a decade, this teacher came home to nine children who waited for him every evening. One Shabbat, he did not come home at all.

9 children waited for their dad each night. Then he was gone.

Her brother still sets her place. She's 14 and in Stage 4.

A 14-year-old is in the hospital with Stage 4 cancer, while at home her little brother sets a place for her at the table every single night.

Her brother still sets her place. She's 14 and in Stage 4.

"New Program"

Discover a New Program: Mitzvas Talmud Torah

How Bnei Torah Fulfill Mitzvas Talmud Torah to Become a Talmid Chacham

Discover a New Program: Mitzvas Talmud Torah

There's a remarkable new initiative making waves

Philanthropist pledges historic $1 million prize for those who commit to not talking during davening

There's a remarkable new initiative making waves

4,100 JWed marriages and 70% are between out-of-town couples

As the Mishna tells us, 'no days were as festive for Israel as the 15th of Av (Tractate Ta'anit).' JWed has been privileged to bring lasting joy and simcha to so many thousands in Jewish marriage!

4,100 JWed marriages and 70% are between out-of-town couples

Today:

Tonight Is It - Last Hours to Plant Before Tu B'Av Ends

After sunset tonight, the halachic window closes for a year. Communities across Israel are planting right now. $45 plants one tree (matched to two with code TWO4TU). Join them in person or plant from home, but decide in the next hours.

Tonight Is It - Last Hours to Plant Before Tu B'Av Ends

Is Judea and Samaria quickly becoming the new Gaza?

Help the Schwell family rebuild after a devastating fire destroyed their home. Your support can help provide clothing, essentials, and a path toward rebuilding their lives.

Is Judea and Samaria quickly becoming the new Gaza?

A new kind of 60+ community is taking shape in Beit HaKerem

A new Beit HaKerem project will combine private homes, a synagogue, pool and community life for Americans 60+.

A new kind of 60+ community is taking shape in Beit HaKerem

Doctors say she might not reach 15. She asked how they were

Chagit Berger is 14, from Beitar Illit, and fighting Stage 4 cancer. Her family cannot carry the treatment costs alone, and $96,579 is still missing.

Doctors say she might not reach 15. She asked how they were

Watch: Most of the good in your life slips by unnoticed

HoduLashem: The app that helps you notice Hashem in the everyday.

Watch: Most of the good in your life slips by unnoticed

Four Years of a Father's Life Can Still Be Saved

His family says a legal appeal could cut his prison sentence in half - but they urgently need to raise $80,000 to continue the fight.

Four Years of a Father's Life Can Still Be Saved

Widow’s Final Plea:

“Please Don’t Let My Children Lose Their Home"

Six years after losing their father, five children now face the possibility of losing the only home they have left.

“Please Don’t Let My Children Lose Their Home"

This Tisha B'av WATCH FREE:

Bonei Olam's 'Echoes from the Platform'

Join Rabbi Shlomo Bochner on an unforgettable journey in Echoes from the Platform, streaming this Tisha B'Av.

Bonei Olam's 'Echoes from the Platform'

What’s the price for enough space to enjoy Yerushalayim?

Spacious homes near Yerushalayim with sukkah balconies, stunning views, and room for the whole family.

What’s the price for enough space to enjoy Yerushalayim?

THE GRAND Netanya

Everything on a grand scale: except the price

Upscale residences with sea views, resort amenities and prices around 20% below comparable towers in Ir Yamim.

Everything on a grand scale: except the price

He lost his father at 11. In a month, he'll have no wedding hall

An orphaned groom is due under the chuppah in one month, but the hall is still unbooked, and $26,060 stands between him and his wedding day.

He lost his father at 11. In a month, he'll have no wedding hall

Shabbat began he was alive, when it ended there were 9 orphans

He taught other people's children for over a decade. Now his widow has nine of her own to raise, and the family income is gone.

Shabbat began he was alive, when it ended there were 9 orphans

A critical need. A historic opportunity

Ma'ayan HaBriut is launching a new emergency and urgent care center in Samaria, providing round-the-clock treatment, diagnostics and rapid response for over 55,000 residents, visitors and security personnel.

A critical need. A historic opportunity

Time sensitive

Sukkot in Jerusalem for $36: Early bird ends July 15

After 31 years, this raffle is still sending whole families to Jerusalem for Sukkot, and the extended early bird deadline is tomorrow, July 15.

Sukkot in Jerusalem for $36: Early bird ends July 15

He Got A New Kidney At 4. Now His Body Is Rejecting It

An orphaned boy's transplanted kidney is failing, and the doctors say the treatment that saves it cannot wait. 100 gifts of $360 close the gap.

He Got A New Kidney At 4. Now His Body Is Rejecting It

After 1,000 Days of Duty

Nati Is Fighting to Save His Home

He repeatedly left his family and business behind to defend Israel. Now, after sacrificing nearly everything, he needs help protecting what remains.

Nati Is Fighting to Save His Home