Charity

Jerusalem highlights: January 23-29

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

A charity donation box is seen in this illustrative photo taken March 22, 2023
The majestic King David Hotel in Jerusalem

Grapevine: Puttin' in the Ritz

Gold Isn't Going Up, Your Money Is Just Losing Value

Jewish billionaire couple falls off Forbes's Rich List after donating nearly half their fortune

Hamas terrorists stand near a International Red Cross (ICRC) vehicle, as a search for the bodies of killed Israeli hostages takes place, in Gaza City on November 2, 2025.

IDF: Hamas diverted charity funds from ‘Qawafel al-Khair’ to military wing


UK charity reported to counter-terror police for potential funding of Hamas

The complainant added that the group's funds 'could provide material support for a proscribed terrorist group like Hamas.'

 A child sits with water containers as Palestinians gather to collect water amid shortages during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, July 29, 2024.

From tanks to drones: How to empower agile philanthropy - opinion

A strong, resilient, flourishing, and transformative Jewish future relies on new, innovative Jewish philanthropy.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Strategic philanthropy is crucial now - opinion

Our mission remains clear: to bolster Israel’s national resilience by ensuring that local systems from the North to the South have the support they need.

THE STRATEGIC active philanthropy model.

Israel and global Jewish communities need a new era of philanthropy - opinion

In the aftermath of Oct 7, it became clear that traditional philanthropic systems, both in Israel and across the global Jewish Diaspora, were ill-prepared for the challenge we faced.

 A woman wrapped in an Israel flag stands outside the place where mayor of Amsterdam Femke Halsema attends a press conference following the violence targeting fans of an Israeli soccer team, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 8, 2024.

Memories of the blue box: A look at the history of the KKL-JNF tzedakah box

The ubiquitous KKL-JNF blue box has been part of our reality for generations, with a history stretching back through the ages.

 A KKL-JNF tzedakah box is seen on a first-grader’s desk, Moshav Tsofit, 1954.

UK charity commission gives Chabad official warning over IDF fundraiser

The fundraiser allegedly closed in January 2024, and was said to have raised £2,280 (approximately NIS 10,250).

 A Chabad flag flying during a counter pro-Israel protest at the UCLA. May 2, 2024. (Illustrative).

Children and teens with cancer fight an additional battle - opinion

Amid the sea of collective pain that we navigate as a nation, life is a gift worth cherishing every single day.

 Mothers of children with cancer are taken on a respite vacation by the Larger Than Life organization.

Using Hanukkah gelt as an educational tool for kids

We need to fight against this prevailing culture of fiscal irresponsibility and teach our children the proper role of money.

A MAN carries trays of sufganiyot in honor of the first day of Hanukkah, on Wednesday in Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem.

VAT increase will mean many in Israel go hungry - opinion

The increase in VAT will overwhelm the many families who are already barely keeping afloat.

 Takiat Ibrahim soup kitchen, Hebron, on the West Bank, April 4, 2023.

People contribute more during wartime - opinion

Giving during wartime is much more than an act of generosity; it constitutes an important psychological and social mechanism for dealing with crisis.

 THE ANNUAL Zichron Menachem Braid of Power campaign begins tomorrow, encouraging hair donations for women with cancer.