Israel’s Social Welfare Department Drafts Colel Chabad for Emergency Effort

The Israeli government tasked Colel Chabad with providing Passover food security for 30,000 households affected by the Coronavirus economic crisis.

The Israeli Supermarket Where You Can Shop for Free

A young couple’s project brings free food to thousands of needy families, in a respectful and normative setting.

Dames of the Dance is Back

100 dancers return to the stage in ballet, jazz, hip hop, Mizrachi, tap, Broadway, Bollywood and more – raising money for families of Special Needs Children.

The Ari Fuld Project Donates Masks to Ari’s Reserve Paratrooper Unit

Ari fought hard to get into the IDF reserves, and served in a special forces paratrooper unit.

Arab Contractor Donates Jewish Prayer Area to Israeli Settlement in the Shomron [video]

After learning that the price quote was for a Jewish synagogue, the Arab contractor decided to donate the materials and work for free.

‘Judge Judy’ Funds New York Law School Program for Women

Judge Sheindlin was appointed to the bench by Mayor Ed Koch in 1982 and was the Supervising Judge at Manhattan Family Court from 1986 to 1996.

Father, IDF Buddies Search in Nepal for Missing Israeli

The father of missing Israeli hiker Or Ashraf has gone to search Mount Everest with friends from the IDF Egoz unit.

Amount of People Fed at Masbia Soup Kitchen Network Varies, Depending on Generosity of...

Masbia Soup Kitchen Network, the only kosher soup kitchen in NY, has had a drastic increase in demand at all three of their locations since the start of the COVID-19 crisis. 

Jews Helping in California’s Fifth Largest Wildfire

When the rabbi returned with water bottles to check on his congregants he discovered that two families had already lost their homes to the flames.

Miraculous Family Reunion to Take Place at Yad Vashem

Neither side of the family knew anyone from the other side had survived the Holocaust!

Israeli NGO Mourns Destruction of Refugee Camp it Helped Build in Greece

For five years, IsraAID has been helping tens of thousands of Syrian, Iraqi and Afghani refugees in Lesbos. Last week, it burned down, leaving 12,000 people homeless.

Reports: Trump Family Donated Bigly to Jewish, Israeli Causes

Some 50 years ago, real estate developer Fredrick Trump was among the main donors to the Beach Haven Jewish Center at 723 Ave. Z in Flatbush, NY.

Giving More Than Candy on Purim

All around Israel, Meir Panim is giving needy kids mishloach manot, serving hamenstashen and providing costumes.

ZAKA to Expand Service to Include Shiva Mourners

'We are currently running a fundraising campaign to purchase a ZAKA Chesed Truck.'

Ari Fuld Lion of Zion Prize — a New ATV! — Awarded to Arugot...

The Ari Fuld Project partnered with the One Israel Fund and Eve Harow to make it all possible.

Israel Marks World Autism Awareness Day at Beit HaNasi

More than 80 percent of surveyed parents said they would not want their child to be in a group with a child with special needs.

Passenger Leaves Touching Note to Israeli Who Gave Up His Seat

Last week, as usual, Haifa resident Yaniv Rosen made his way back home from Tel Aviv on the train, and noticed an older woman...
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US Jewish Kids’ Social Media Campaign Helps Feed Hungry Israeli Schoolchildren

According to the Israeli government’s National Insurance Institute, there are 776,500 children living below the poverty line in Israel.

Students, Adults Celebrate Tu B’Shevat With Hikes, Gardening, Tree Plantings

In addition to planting new trees, it is traditional to eat dried fruits and nuts that symbolise the Holy Land, including figs and dates.

‘Amplifier’ Wants to Help Jewish Philanthropists ‘Grow their Giving Circles’

Once the program is completed, each giving circle leader will prepare a case study about their initiative to share with Amplifier’s giving circle network.

Fundraiser Launched for Former US Marine Wounded in Huwara Terror Attack

Despite being shot in the head and arm, David managed to shoot back at the terrorist and save his and his wife's life.

First Global Impact Awards Presented for Humanitarian, Volunteer and Development Activities

President Reuven Rivlin was present for the ceremony, which highlighted humanitarians who "excel in making a positive impact in the developing world."

IAC, Idan Raichel, David Broza, Raise $325,000 in Virtual Concert to Support Healthcare Workers

The concert is in addition to the IAC’s community efforts to support healthcare workers.
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The Power of One

Aryeh Lurie started by delivering food baskets to 50 Jerusalem families each week. Now, on Pesach and Rosh Hashanah, 30,000 food baskets are distributed throughout the country.

WATCH: 2nd Annual Ari Fuld ‘Lion of Zion’ Award Ceremony, Honoring Yishai Fleisher

Each year, the prize is awarded to a worthy Zionist activist who exemplifies the values and ideals that Ari lived by and promoted.

David Geffen Gifts 480-Seat Auditorium to National Library of Israel

The David Geffen Auditorium is the most prominent philanthropic support for an Israeli cultural institution from Geffen.

PM Netanyahu: ‘Certain Relief Today’ After Visit to Hospital Bedside of Former Pres. Shimon...

PM Netanyahu said his prayers have been strengthened by his visit to the bedside of former President Shimon Peres at Sheba Medical Center.

Uzi Landau Quits Post as Co-Chair of KKL

Former MK and Tourism Minister Uzi Landau resigned his post as co-chair of Keren Kayemet L'Israel.

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