Smiling is Hard, I Try to Do it Anyway – Yossi’s Story
“Without the assistance from the people at the Israel Cancer Support Network (ICSN), I don’t know where we would be."
‘We Saved Lives’: Texas Jewish Communities Mobilize to Get Food, Medicine to Those in...
Amid an arctic freeze, members of the Lone Star State opened doors to friends without power, cooked meals, arranged for medication pickups for the homebound, and, in one extreme case, mobilized to ensure that hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccines would not go to waste.
Faces of ICSN – Tali Ayal : From Cancer Victim to ICSN Volunteer
Tali was a recipient of ICSN's help. Now she volunteers at ICSN's comfort corners in several oncology units.
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.
Spiting Academic Establishment, Knesset Approves Law Facilitating Adelson Medical School in Ariel University
The new law fixes a problem that began as Israeli institutions of higher education began to flourish in the liberated territories, most notably Ariel University in Samaria.
With Rabbinic Dispensation, New York Jews Ship Emergency Supplies to Montreal on Passover
Yossi Margaretten of Chaverim of Rockland, N.Y., told JNS how and why his second night of Passover was different from all his other second Passover nights.
NJ Rabbis Call on Fellow Jews to Pray for the People of Syria, in...
Rabbis in Englewood, New Jersey are calling on fellow Jews to recite psalms and pray for the innocent in Aleppo, Syria.
After Losing her Father and Brother, She Discovered Light Could Be Extracted from the...
"People tell me: Stop dealing with bereavement all the time," Orit says, "But I feel that there is where strength lies."
Eugen Gluck, Among Earliest Philanthropist to Support the Settlements, Dead at 92
Gluck formed a bond with former MK Yaakov “Ketzaleh” Katz of Bet El, in Samaria.
Couple Raises $2.2 Million for Ailing Daughter
Eliana Cohen was diagnosed with SMA Type 2, a rare genetic condition that prevents Eliana from being able to stand or walk.
Israeli Medical Team Working in Volcano-Distressed Guatemala
The Israeli medical delegation is "rendering assistance and saving lives. We are all proud of our mission and of our doctors," Netanyahu says.
The Vast Majority of Jews Don’t Know about Ptil Tekhelet
The Ptil Tekhelet Education Center is making the mitzvah of Tekhelet accessible, fun and relevant.
Survey Shows Large Gaps between Israel and Diaspora Global Aid and Development Organizations
In the U.S. and UK, more than 97% of the funds of organizations headquartered in those nations are raised locally, in Israel a mere 3% of the total donations came from within the country.
A Shamed IDF to Punish Soldiers Who Filled Extensive Supply Gaps Using Donations
Maj. Gen. Yadai attacked the very phenomenon of Jewish donors doing what they could to compensate for the military’s shortcomings.
Ogen Launches $30 Million Aid for Victims of Iranian Missile Strikes
Just hours after Iranian missiles struck Tamra, Ogen set up an operations hub to deliver immediate financial support to Arab-Israeli families in the city.
Dr. Patch Adams Wins 2017 Danielle Prize in Jerusalem
“Being a good doctor is more than just understanding the science of medicine," said President Rivlin.
300 Bereaved Children Fly Balloons in Colors of French Flag
Hundreds of children from the OneFamily foundation's summer camp fly balloons in solidarity with their counterparts from the terror attack in Nice, France.
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.”
US Ambassador Discovers in Sderot Yeshiva, City, Defying Terror with Growth
"In Sderot, there's a different kind of Jew, one that says, 'Ad kan. That's it. We're done. We're not moving.' And that's a story that doesn't get told enough."
Ishay Ribo Performs in New York with Ambassador Gilad Erdan for Migdal Ohr
In an intimate setting outdoors attended by prominent American Jewish philanthropists, while adhering to social distancing, Ribo played his well-known hits to the audience, and for one song was joined on the stage by Ambassador Erdan.
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."
Jews and Arabs Join in ‘Patch Patrol’ Doing Repairs in Homes of the Elderly
The plant also takes part in a start-up program for at-risk youth intended to keep them from dropping out of school and directing them to advanced technological study tracks to be eventually integrated in industry.
Doctors to Reduce Sedation for Former Pres. Shimon Peres
Doctors plan to reduce sedation and respiratory support for former President Shimon Peres this week.
5,000 IDF Lone Soldiers Splash into Water Park ‘Fun Day’
Some 7,000 Lone Soldiers from 80 countries serve in the IDF.
Israelis Gear up for ‘GivingTuesday’ in the Jewish State
This Tuesday, Israelis will try to break last year's record in online donations in the Jewish State's local branch of global GivingTuesday.
Special Bar Mitzvah at Western Wall Promises Happier Passover for 120 Orphans
“This was the first major family event since my husband died and I was thrilled to see how my son was given the feeling that he hasn’t been forgotten."
New Israeli Crowdfunding Platform Starts Micro Funds Named After Donors [video]
LivinGift's Public Advisory Council is headed by Prof. Meir Heth, Israel's former Banks Commissioner, Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange Chairman , Bank Leumi Chairman and Chairman of Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Klal Yisroel United By Tragedy of Grieving Funfeder Family [video]
The 10 orphans and their father need your help.
Despite Global Uncertainty, Israel Bonds Secures Record-Breaking $1.8 Billion in 2020
Bonds leadership approached Israel’s Finance Ministry, requesting a higher goal to secure additional funding necessary to help Israel offset economic challenges expected due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Israeli League Finalist Maccabi Haifa to Embark on 3-Team NBA Tour
The Greens rank second all-time among international basketball teams in games played against NBA opponents.