In Spirit of Shavuot, Two Tons of Dairy Donated to Needy in Israel
“We are extraordinarily pleased with this generous donation of dairy in honor of Shavuot," said Shai Davaroff, vice president of logistics at Leket Israel.
IDF Soldiers Performed “Good Deeds” At Seeach Sod in Jerusalem
IDF soldiers took part of the global “International Good Deeds Day” initiative.
NBA Star’s Grassroots Campaign Raises $440,000 to Save Lives in Israel
“You’re truly saving lives,” said Stoudemire, “and to do it in a way that’s fun to me, to play basketball, it’s a win-win.”
UK Chief Rabbi Urging Jews to Join War on Poverty
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has come out in support of Pope Francis, endorsing 17 goals that will form the blueprint for the battle-plan against global poverty, climate change and inequality.
New Global Holocaust Remembrance Day Campaign to Aid Poorest Survivors
Hollywood mogul Haim Saban announced he is donating $1 million to the effort.
Israel Sends Medical Supplies to China for Coronavirus on Last Flight Out
The medical supplies were sent directly to the Chinese Ministry of Health.
Israeli Arab Villages Raise Millions for Syrian Refugees
The organizers of the operation were surprised by the mobilization and the large amounts of money that it raised.
Israeli Army Vet Launches Tikkun Olam Project in Africa
“We receive money from people who believe in Tikkun Olam, giving back to the world. I try to explain to people the impact of the money."
Israel Offers Aid After New Earthquake Rocks Italy
Israel offers aid to Italy after a 6.6-scale earthquake rocks the central region, destroying buildings.
Russian Businessmen Resign from Jewish Group after Giving $10 Million to Ukraine
Banking and business billionaires Petr Aven, Mikhail Fridman and German Khan were sanctioned by the European Union and the United Kingdom due to their ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Operation Survival: ‘Local Event to Address Issue That’s Become a National Epidemic’
Hundreds of local Jewish community members crowded into a wedding hall to hear about how to deal with the plague of substance abuse.
Great Neck’s Mashadi Jewish Community Hosts Group Bat Mitzvah with Israel’s Bereaved
“At home, there is nothing we can do. We watch the news, and we're angry. We came into a war, and Israelis uplifted us. This spirit is what we needed."
United Hatzalah’s New Responders Team In Mount Hevron Region
There are towns in the region whose closest defibrillator is more than a 15-minute drive away in the next town over; that’s unacceptable when we need to save someone’s life in just a few seconds.
Magen David Adom to Offer Arabic Courses for Volunteers
"Expanding our knowledge of languages opens up doors to understanding and contributes to an collaborative atmosphere."
Almost As If She Were Alive
Yaakov Meir put every penny they had into Chava Strauss's medical treatments, praying they would save her life. But Chava didn't make it.
Russian-Israeli Billionaire Yuri Milner Pledges $100 Million to Aid Ukrainian Refugees
On March 24, 2020, Milner published a statement that he is an Israeli citizen and has never met Vladimir Putin.
Rivlins Meet with Heads of Women’s Groups to Mark Int’l Day for Elimination of...
“Violence against women hurts all of us, the whole of Israeli society, and so this is an issue for all of us."
IDF Colonel’s Twins Finally Celebrate their Bar Mitzvah that Was Cancelled by Hamas Rockets
"Because they simply deserve it,” says Haredi businessman David Hagar from Los Angeles.
Healing Under the Northern Lights for Israeli War Orphans
For many, the journey was about reclaiming their lives, stepping out of the shadow of loss, and embracing the path forward despite the pain.
Inspired by Jewish Friend, Iranian Immigrant Raises Nearly $1M Online for Tree of Life...
As of Monday afternoon, the 29-year-old graduate student’s certified 'GoFundMe' campaign had raised $639,281 out of a $1 million goal. In less than 48 hours, more than 11,000 donations had poured in.
Fred and Jeannette Bogart Gave $60,000 to Rebuild IDF Synagogue Destroyed by Hamas Rocket
FIDF is still looking for $43,000 to replace the Torah scroll.
The Shadow of War in Israel: IFCJ Increases Tishrei Holiday Aid to Over NIS...
"These are deeply troubling and frightening times where we truly don’t know what tomorrow will bring."
‘Dames of the Dance’ Heat Up the Stage Ten Years Later
“There’s no pressure in Dames. There’s only working together to create the best show possible. It’s the best of Israel in miniature: kindness, chesed, sisterhood.”
Chicago Founder of Scholarships for IDF Veterans Meets 1,500 New Students
Buffalo Grove founder Albert Frank met some 1,500 Israeli veterans whose educations are being sponsored by scholarship program he founded.
UJA Giving Another $11 Million to Remedy Coronavirus Damage
Monday's announcement of additional funding came after UJA had pledged more than $23 million in immediate aid last week.
MillionsforChesed Set to Raise Record $3M
This all-or-nothing multi-organization online fundraising event has raised more than $2.5M. All donations are quadrupled.
Israel Fighting Fire in Montenegro
Israel sent one team to help with logistics and two firefighting planes to battle the massive blaze.
Dames of the Dance – Megadance Spectacular
This year's show is dedicated to the memory of 13-year-old Hallel Yaffa Ariel, HY”D
Ahead of Memorial Day, The Ari Fuld Project Donates Masks to Efrat’s Counter-Terrorist Unit
Miriam Fuld was concerned for the welfare of the Efrat counter-terrorist unit, when they would go outside on emergency calls.
Having A Baby… In Exchange for a Crib
More than 64,000 babies have been born as a direct result of EFRAT’s help. Nearly 3,700 babies were saved by EFRAT during the past year lone.