With its echoes of the attacks during the Yom Kippur War fifty years ago to this day, we are heartsick to awaken to Hamas’ coordinated terror operation on yet another holy day for our people. While our extended Jewish family in Israel has responded to this as a declared State of War, the specific and deliberate targeting of civilians for indiscriminate murder, abduction, and hostage-taking is one of the most heinous acts of terrorism in Israel’s history. We stand with Israel in its defense against this insidious invasion, and we pray that she will find the courage and resilience to endure the coming days as the tragic toll unfolds.
You can support Israel through donations to the following organizations.
Aid to Soldiers and Families
Brothers and Sisters in Arms*: IDF Veterans for a Jewish and Democratic Israel
Ach Gadol: Supporting lone soldiers
Bayit Brigade*: Providing supplies, transportation, and financial assistance to Israeli soldiers
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF): Collecting donations for Israeli soldiers
HIAS: Provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world
Israel Democracy HQ (Chofshei B’Arzeinu)*: Providing protective gear for soldiers, food convoys to hospitals, transportation to safe areas, and more.
Latet Israeli Humanitarian Aid*: Aiding Israeli people and security forces on the front line with food and hygiene products
Leket Israel: Provides food supplies and basic goods to families
OneFamily*: Ensures victims of terror and war receive government benefits, and provides therapeutic treatment for those experiencing trauma
PEF Israel: Will provide emotional support and resources to youth, elderly and others in harm’s way
General Support
Jewish Federations of North America*: Protecting and enhancing the well-being of Jews worldwide through meaningful contributions to community, Israel and civil society
Jafina.org: Jewish Agency for Israel – North American Council
Medical & Mental Health Support
America-Israel Democracy Coalition (AID Coalition)*: Pro-democracy activists have shifted their focus to supporting Israelis in this time of war
American Friends of Magen David Adom: Israel’s equivalent of the Red Cross
Eran*: Emotional first aid by telephone and internet
Hadassah Hospital*: Support Hadassah’s hospitals in Jerusalem
Natal*: Provides mental health support to Israelis experiencing trauma
Soroka Hospital*: Support one of Israel’s leading medical centers
United Hatzalah of Israel*: Volunteer EMS
Zaka Israel*: Provides safety equipment, medical supplies, first aid kits, and more to first responders in Israel
Other Ways to Get Involved
UnXeptable & DID (the global protest movement) are organizing hosts for Israeli families abroad who can’t fly home.
Click here if you would like to host
Click here if you need a place to stay
*Donations to these organizations may be match-eligible for purposes of corporate giving. Please speak to your HR team for more details.
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