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


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.

 Tomer Shemesh, the driving force behind Social Delivery

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

BERNARD PINSKY: ‘We can move the needle.’

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."

Breast milk has been prove to be more beneficial than baby formula.

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

 SOLDIERS ENJOY Yael Kaner’s soups.

JustGiving backs down on withheld funds for IDF ‘militia’ phone chargers

The fundraising site had originally refused to pay out the over £20,000 raised for portable chargers for IDF soldiers, arguing that the funds could be used to "support a militia."

 IDF activity in the Gaza Strip

B'ezri: Commitment to combat poverty - opinion

For more than 40 years, American Friends of Yad Eliezer has provided a safety net for tens of thousands of families in some 50 communities across Israel.

 Children visit a makeshift memorial in Ofakim, where B'ezri is providing assistance to those in greatest need in the aftermath of the loss of 50 community members who gave their lives in defense of the city.

Jerusalem's superhero: Meet the man bringing comics to evacuees, lone soldiers

Whether it’s bringing comics and teddy bears to evacuees in Jerusalem or geek culture literature to the Israeli public, Arye Dobuler is using his organizational superpowers for good.

 NOT ALL heroes wear capes: Jerusalemite Arye Dobuler is seen with his huge collection of comic books and sci-fi/fantasy novels available for affordable purchase in the German Colony.

We’re worth what we give: A tax expert's charity and action - opinion

Brian White is one of the top (if not the top) tax experts in the UK, a man of action, and a man of charity both in the UK and Israel.

 BRIAN WHITE chose this special-needs minibus over a Patek Philippe watch.

Families of IDF reservists in Gaza are struggling – this org. can help

HaOgen is an organization helping the many women in Israel whose husbands and partners have been called up for IDF reserve duty due to the October 7 massacre and Israel-Hamas war.

Reserve soldiers' families find relief with babysitting, cooking, and pet care support