Archives

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 […]

Read More...

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 […]

Read More...

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 […]

Read More...

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 […]

Read More...

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 […]

Read More...

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 […]

Read More...

PeacePlayers International

PeacePlayers International 1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Suite 875 Washington, D.C. 20036 Contact: Adam Hirsch ahirsch@peaceplayersintl.org 202-408-5111 PeacePlayers International uses the game of basketball to unite, educate and inspire young people in divided communities, based on the premise that children who play together can learn how to live together. (PPI’s affiliate in Israel and the West Bank, PeacePlayers International- Middle East, promotes peaceful coexistence among Arab and Jewish young people in the region and provides positive extracurricular outlets for those from disadvantaged communities.) Children who play together can learn to live together. That’s the idea behind PeacePlayers International, a nonprofit organization that uses basketball […]

Read More...

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces 500 Office Center Drive, Suite 400, Ft. Washington, PA 19034 Contact: Tzvia Wexler tzvia.wexler@fidf.org 267-513-1875 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors to provide for the wellbeing of the men and women who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as well as the families of fallen soldiers. Headquartered in New York City, FIDF is a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation that operates 14 regional offices in the United States and one office in Latin America. The strength of the IDF, which has been guarding the […]

Read More...

A Package from Home

A Package from Home Hayitzhar 49, Hashmonaim 7312700 Israel Contact:  Barbara Bloom Silverman, Founder 02-6232548; Shira Gilor, Project Manager 050-8108555 / 08-9761323, Email: apfh@gilor.com Packages are sent to Israeli soldiers to strengthen their spirits, show our appreciation and support, and provide items they need.  We send tens of thousands of packages to Combat Chayalim Bodedim (soldiers without family in Israel) and severely wounded soldiers who are receiving long term hospital care. The basic packages – sent in the summer – are filled with a bath towel, socks, t-shirt, boxer shorts, wet wipes, special band aids for blisters, deodorant, travel size […]

Read More...

Save a Child’s Heart Foundation (SACH)

Save a Child’s Heart Foundation (SACH) 10050 Chapel Road Potomac, MD 20854 Contact: Larry Maltin, Regional Director Mid-Atlantic, maltin@saveachildsheartus.org 215.542.8371 David Litwack Executive Director litwack@saveachildsheartus.org 301 618 4588 Providing Lifesaving Cardiac Surgery for the World’s Poorest Children” Save A Child’s Heart (SACH) is a non-profit, international humanitarian project based in Israel. Its mission is to improve the quality of cardiac care for children from developing countries, regardless of nationality, religion, race, gender, or financial status. Mitzvah project and community service volunteer opportunities: *Wall of hearts – Our signature Wall of Hearts in the SACH children’s home is simple to replicate […]

Read More...