Category Archives: Israel

Friends of United Hatzalah of Israel

IsraelRescue.org 208 East. 51st St., Suite 303, New York, New York 10022 Contact:  Michael Brown, VP (646) 833-7108, michael@israelrescue.org Our mission is to support the lifesaving efforts of United Hatzalah of Israel. United Hatzalah of Israel is the largest independent, non-profit, fully volunteer Emergency Medical Services organization that provides the fastest and free emergency medical first response throughout Israel. United Hatzalah’s service is available to all people regardless of race, religion or national origin. United Hatzalah has more than 2,500 volunteers around the country, available around the clock – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a […]

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Innovation Africa

Innovation Africa 520 8th Avenue, 15th Floor New York, NY 10018 Contact:  Emma Goldman, Outreach Coordinator (646)472-5380, innoafrica@gmail.com Innovation: Africa is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that brings Israeli innovation to African villages. Founded in 2008, in five years Innovation Africa has provided light, clean water, food and proper medical care to more than 450,000 people in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Malawi and Uganda. Bar/bat mitzvah students may start their own mitzvah campaigns, birthday campaigns, or iA chapters. They learn about the lack of resources many rural African villages face, and how they can help eradicate these problems. Focus is on clean water projects, solar […]

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Ahava

A.H.A.V.A. English Learned in a Natural Method Mitzpeh Yericho, D.N. Arvot HaYarden, 90651 Israel Contact: Gaila Cohen Morrison,Director,  97225356532, ahava.org@gmail.com Ahava’s mission is to promote English Literacy in Israel. For many children in Israel’s periphery English is difficult to master. Unlike their more privilieged counterparts in the center of the country, they do not have easy access to affordable quality afterschool lessons. A.H.A.V.A. bridges this gap with affordable lessons, teacher training, an annual Readathon, English libraries, etc… For your mitzvah project, A.H.A.V.A. offers teens a chance to join us in our annual Readathon, reading & fundraising at the same time as our Israeli […]

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Israel Lacrosse Association

Israel Lacrosse Association 10 Shalom Alechem, #9 Tel Aviv, Israel Contact: Jacob Silberlicht, Program Director, 972-(0)2-567-7802, jacob@lacrosse.co.il Israel Lacrosse is committed to developing the sport of lacrosse in Israel, to raise funds for the continuing development of the sport of lacrosse in Israel, and to generally support, encourage, and promote the sport of lacrosse in Israel, by maximizing our resources, dedication and leadership. We strive to provide programs and services that inspire participation while protecting and honoring the integrity of the game. We envision a future that offers people of all ages in Israel the opportunity to discover, learn, participate in, enjoy and […]

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Shutaf

Shutaf 6/9 Beit Ha’arava St. Jerusalem 93389 Israel Contact:  Elizabeth Corlin, Director of Educational Partnerships +972-54-432-5400 elizabeth@campshutaf.org Shutaf, Inclusive Program for Children and Teens with Special Needs, is committed to inclusion-based programming that answers the social, educational and vocational needs of our community. We believe in camp for all, regardless of disability and financial limitations. Our program creates new opportunities for children and young adults of all religious backgrounds to come together, learning important Jewish values of acceptance and understanding. Shutaf is a dynamic, energetic, young organization that inspires its participants, staff and donors alike. Our innovative and caring approach alleviates […]

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Israel Tennis Centers Foundation

Israel Tennis Centers Foundation 3275 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Suite 102, Deerfield Beach, FL  33442 Contact:  Lauren Weissman, Development Associate & Yoni Yair, Development Director 954-480-6333 ext. 221, lweissman@israeltenniscenters.org Through the discipline of tennis, The Israel Tennis Centers (ITC)strive to improve the lives of children in one of the most conflicted regions of the world. By teaching the life skills of self-reliance, perseverance and focus, the ITC fosters sustainable values of self-esteem, character and tolerance, creating a positive imprint on the children, their families, the communities and the world for generations to come. For your mitzvah project, several options are available to […]

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Yad Leah: Clothing For Israel

Yad Leah: Clothing For Israel YadLeah.org 362 South Parkway, Clifton, NJ 07014  Contact: Tzvi Katz, Volunteer Department 973 955 0861 tzvi@yadleah.org Yad Leahs mission is to alleviate the impact of poverty in Israel by providing high quality, new and lightly used clothes to low income Jewish communities in a manner that preserves the individuals self-respect. Collected by volunteers in the United States, the clothing is sold for a fraction of its true value in a store-like environment in Israel. By providing families with an opportunity to shop for affordable clothing, Yad Leah treats its customers with the dignity that is due all human […]

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Soccer for Peace

Soccer for Peace www.soccerforpeace.com 240 West 98th Street; Suite 12A  New York, New York 10025 Contact: Ori Winitzer, Director, ori@soccerforpeace.com ,  (917)582-5060 Soccer for Peace exists to unite children of war-torn regions through their shared love of sports. Our programming occurs in Israel and consists of soccer camps and after school programs for Arab and Jewish children, always represented in equal number. We aim to work with 10-13 year olds who for practical reasons tend to live within close geographic proximity. The programs themselves consist of three components: Athletic, Educational and Social, all of which have integrity as a core value. Since you […]

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Bnai Zion Foundation

https://www.bnaizion.org 577 Wanamaker Rd. Jenkintown, PA 19046 Contact: Sharona Durry -Mid-Atlantic Director sharonadurry@phillyisrael.com, 267-250-3835 Bnai Zion Foundation is dedicated to assisting those in need with humanitarian projects in both Israel and America. The organization has completed hundreds of initiatives for the people of Israel and for Jewish people worldwide. Ahava Village for Children & Youth holds a special place in the heart of Bnai Zion.  Nestled in a quiet residential area of the northern town Kiryat Bialik, Ahava is a center for children ages six to eighteen removed by Court order from high-risk home situations. Comprised of fifteen apartments, educational facilities and leisure […]

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Yashar LaChayal

https://www.yasharlachayal.org P.O. Box 69 Adumim, Israel Friends of Yashar LaChayal, 49 Meadow Lane, Lawrence, NY 11559 Contact: Lisa Weinsoff, Project Coordinator lisa@yasharlachayal.org 954-633-5268 Yashar LaChayal is dedicated to assisting soldiers in the Israel Defense forces by providing goods and services when they are necessary, quickly and efficiently. Ongoing campaigns assist the families of needy IDF soldiers and provide Lone Soldiers in the IDF with assistance and support. Volunteer teams in Israel visit injured soldiers, and funds are raised in order to assist them as they recover from their injuries. In the autumn, Yashar LaChayal raises money to purchase winterwear for […]

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