There are many worthwhile organizations that you may consider donating to in support of Israel and choosing one can feel overwhelming. To help you navigate these options, WRT has identified 6 organizations that are addressing specific needs in Israel right now. You will also find a more extensive alphabetical list below.
Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces: Gifts to the FIDF go toward temporary field hospitals, intensive care ambulances, hygiene kits, as well as other urgent needs identified by the IDF.
Leket Israel, The National Food Bank: Leket Israel, Israel’s largest food rescue operation is committed to leading the safe, effective and efficient collection and distribution of surplus nutritious food in Israel, to those who need it.
Magen David Adom: Magen David Adom operates Israeli’s ambulance and Medivac units, runs its emergency dispatch system dispatch system, trains its paramedics, and serves as the sole blood supplier for the Israeli Defense Forces.
NATAL: NATAL is the Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center. It is an apolitical organization providing multidisciplinary treatment and support to direct and indirect victims of trauma due to terror and war in Israel.
UJA NY Emergency Fund For Israel: UJA NY’s Emergency Fund is mobilizing urgently needed relief for the people of Israel, including emergency cash assistance for victims of terror trauma counseling, care for children in shelters, burial expenses, and funds to relocate people to safer areas.
United Hatzalah: Israel’s largest independent, non-profit, fully volunteer emergency medical service organization that provides the fastest emergency medical service throughout Israel, free of charge.
More Places to Donate
Amplify Their Stories: Share the stories of the hostages through various channels, whether on social media or with friends and family. Ensure that the public attention remains focused on the crisis. The media coverage is slowing down, and our collective effort is needed to prevent it from slipping out of the public’s consciousness.
One Minute a Day: By making thousands of direct, urgent and repeated appeals to your elected representatives, actionable pressure can be placed on the U.S. government to bring the hostages home. One Minute a Day provides the contact information for your representatives and a daily script for what to say. MAKE THE CALL NOW AND EVERY DAY.
Support the Hostages Forum: The Forum operates entirely on a volunteer basis, and your support is essential. You can join the mailing list to stay updated on initiatives and events. A larger, stronger community translates to greater influence.
Connect with Israeli Hostages and Families: The Hostage Families Forum invites you to connect with the families of Israeli hostages through their personal stories. The session includes an intimate conversation with a family member of a hostage and a guided virtual tour of Israel’s ‘Hostages Square.’ Register here.
Be’eri Printing: Be’eri Printing was established on Kibbutz Be’eri in 1950 and is one of Israel’s leading printers. Consider ordering your printed materials here – business or personal. See what they can print for you.
Project 24: It’s a Date Project: Sip your wine, send heroes to dine, and strengthen Israel. Choose from Israel’s finest kosher wines and support impacted wineries with every purchase. Sale proceeds become restaurant vouchers, offering a romantic dinner to IDF soldiers returning from the frontlines or parents from displaced communities. Local restaurants impacted by the ongoing war get a boost of business, helping them and the Israeli economy. Learn more about Project 24 and their other projects here.
Shop Israeli Local: This holiday season and throughout the year, support the Israeli economy by shopping at Israeli stores that ship to the US. We have put together a list of some stores for you to consider. If you know of others to be added to the list, email Sharon Stiefel.
Letters to Lone Soldiers: Send a personal message of gratitude to an IDF Lone Soldier currently serving in the IDF. A “lone soldier” is a soldier in the IDF with no family in Israel to provide them with support. CLICK HERE TO BEGIN.
