Charity

Jerusalem Marathon brings out crowds to run, walk or roll

While there was some uncertainty several months ago as to whether Friday’s events would take place, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion issued a statement strongly encouraging the event to proceed.

By HOWARD BLAS
08/03/2024

American Jewish World Service to lay off 10% of staff and exit 3 countries where it has provided aid

The layoffs come at a time when Jewish foundations and donors have directed hundreds of millions of dollars in philanthropy to Israel in the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
05/03/2024

Yaffi and Yoseph Shmidman: Raising money, heart rates at the Jerusalem Marathon

Jerusalemite of the Week: While many people run as exercise to raise their heart rate, the Shmidmans also run to raise money for charity.

03/03/2024

Victims of antisemitism give much more to charity, survey finds

The survey of American Jewish donations in 2022 found that some three-quarters of American Jewish households gave to charity that year, donating an average of more than $10,000.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
21/02/2024

Theater charity Broadway Cares funds Gaza aid and now relief for Israelis too

After making a $400,000 donation to charities working in Gaza, Broadway Cares was encouraged to also donate to Israeli causes.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
21/02/2024

FOX Group in partnership with Disney supports Make-A-Wish Israel Association

As part of this collaboration, the "Mickey Wish" necklace will be sold for 19.90 ILS. The profits from this campaign will be donated to fulfill the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.

Israeli NGO connects people in need with surplus goods during ongoing war

In 2023 alone, the NGO distributed over 40 million shekels worth of goods to those in need, primarily through third-party channels.

Making a difference after retirement

Bernard Pinsky, volunteer chairman of the Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation, says everyone, regardless of financial position, can make a difference

Requests for baby food spike since start of Israel-Hamas War

"Israeli society cannot afford a situation where there are parents who cannot provide their babies with the most basic thing of food."

 SOLDIERS ENJOY Yael Kaner’s soups.

Israelis provide tons of food to soldiers, displaced families

A kitchen tzedakah: Israelis from all over with an affinity for the kitchen find a hardy way to provide for those in need during the war

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