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There are many other impactful organizations in Israel beyond this list – if you are seeking different or more targeted ideas, please reach out for guidance.
You can make grants to these or any other organizations from your JCF Donor Advised Fund by logging into JCF Connect, or email grants@jcfsandiego.org.
All hospitals in Israel are on high alert, and as targets and impacts change, supporting any hospital now will be beneficial. So far, these hospitals have treated the most injuries.
Sheba Medical Center / Tel Hashomer Sheba Medical Center activated its protected underground facilities, relocating nearly 90% of departments in less than 36 hours. They also accommodated hundreds of patients from neighboring hospitals that lack fortified infrastructure. Grants may be sent to American Friends of Sheba Medical Center. give.afsmc.org
Shamir Medical Center The Shamir Medical Center transferred patients to its fortified facility four levels underground. The center’s team continues its emergency operations, trauma response, and critical treatments. Support American Friends of Shamir Medical Center below. shamiramedicalcenter.org
Soroka Medical Center Located in Be’er Sheva, Soroka is the only Level 1 trauma center in southern Israel. Many of its departments are reinforced and protected. After a direct hit in the city, they received 101 casualties at their emergency department. Support may be sent to American Friends of Soroka Medical Center. www.soroka.org
Ichilov Hospital / Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center As the largest acute care hospital in the country, Sourasky Medical Center offers a wide range of surgical and primary care services and a hub for medical tourism. Grant to Friends of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center below. af-tasmc.org
Hadassah Hadassah Hospital campuses are treating hundreds of victims of recent Iranian missile attacks, including those wounded in Beit Shemesh and Jerusalem. Entire emergency and surgery wings have been relocated underground. Funds are essential for protective gear and essential medical equipment to ensure they can operate at full capacity during the war and safeguard patients and their families, staff, and students. www.hadassah.org
United Hatzalah Hatzalah’s volunteers have treated over 120 injured patients at strike zones since Saturday. Hatzalah activates more than 8,000 volunteers using a state-of-the-art fleet of emergency medical vehicles to respond to over 2,000 emergencies daily, usually within two minutes. Hatzalah is at the forefront of every emergency in Israel, including all trauma and crisis responses to attacks from Iran. israelrescue.org
Magen David Adom Magen David Adom’s national ambulance and emergency response service, with 33,000 EMTs, paramedics, and first aid providers, operates around the clock across Israel to rescue victims of missile attacks and protect the vulnerable. It manages the country’s Marcus National Blood Services Center, an underground, shielded blood bank that distributes blood to all hospitals. Give to American Friends of Magen David Adom below. afmda.org
Yad Sarah Yad Sarah is Israel’s largest volunteer service, specializing in home-based medical services, equipment, and rehabilitation. It offers real-time equipment and care as the number of hospital patients increases, ensuring effective support from hospitals to homes. Support can be sent to Friends of Yad Sarah. yadsarah.org
Keren Shemesh Keren Shemesh is Beit Shemesh’s foundation that immediately responded to support victims and their families of the devastating attacks in that community. In the long term, this fund will fortify the city’s rescue team and shelters. Keren Shemesh supports municipal programs during peacetime. Support Keren Shemesh via JGive below. www.jgive.com
American Committee for Shaare Zedek Shaare Zedek in Jerusalem offers comprehensive medical and hospital services, including in their emergency mental health response center. acsz.org
Herzog Medical Center Herzog’s Metiv Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma is playing a leading role in providing trauma counseling. Additionally Herzog is designated as the primary destination for respiratory care patients from the South of Israel. www.herzoghospital.org
NATAL Global Resilience NATAL – the Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center, is an apolitical organization providing multidisciplinary treatment and support to direct and indirect victims of trauma due to terror and war in Israel. www.natal.org
ZAKA Search and Rescue / ZAKA is Israel’s dominant non-governmental rescue and recovery organization, with over 3,000 volunteers deployed around the country, on call 24/7 to respond to any terror attack, disaster, or accident immediately. zakaworld.org
Friends of Israel Defense Forces Primary nonprofit organization dedicated to those serving in the Israel Defense Forces, wounded veterans, and the families of fallen soldiers. www.fidf.org
Yad Ezra V’Shulamit Providing immediate food and related provisions to soldiers in the interim as the IDF ramps up its full-scale military operation. www.yadezra.net
Israel Emergency Fund (Jewish Federation of San Diego) Jewish Federation of San Diego, in partnership with Jewish Federations of North America, is coordinating a major philanthropic drive to distribute funds immediately where needed most in response to the attacks. This will include the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC) and Fund for Victims of Terror. www.jewishinsandiego.org
Israel Emergency Grassroots Response Initiative (Impact Cubed) Leichtag Foundation and Impact Cubed created an initiative to provide immediate resources and support to those on the frontlines helping those in need. 100% of funds raised went to real-time urgent needs for Israelis who have had their lives torn apart. This Initiative is now located at JCF. impactcubed.org
The Jewish Agency for Israel JAFI’s Fund for Victims of Terror is a first responder when terror strikes, providing immediate assistance to victims, arriving with checks within 24-48 hours of an attack, and following up with long-term rehabilitative support. www.jewishagency.org
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Providing emergency response to those under attack, including elderly, people with disabilities, children and families at risk, and other vulnerable populations adversely impacted. www.jdc.org
Jewish National Fund Supporting the hardest hit communities on the border including transportation, emergency evacuation, and housing. www.jnf.org
IsraAID Working with vulnerable communities and evacuated families to coordinate humanitarian efforts, focusing on psychosocial support, stress relief activities, child psychological support, and relief supplies. www.israaid.org
Leket Israel Major supplier of food to those in need. Leket Israel, the National Food Bank, is the leading food rescue organization in Israel. www.leket.org
Ogen’s Swords of Iron Emergency Economic Relief Fund With much of the north and south of Israel evacuated and with 350,000 troops called to serve, many families are suffering without income and small businesses are being forced to close. Ogen provides interest-free and highly subsidized loans to individuals and families, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations to sustain them through the economic turmoil of the war. support.ogen.org
Sha’ar Hanegev San Diego’s sister city lies on the border with Gaza. Tragically, the chairman of the regional council, Mayor Ofir Liebstein (z”l), was killed by Hamas terrorists on Saturday. Donations can be made to Federation to support the social and physical security and rebuilding of Sha’ar Hanegev. www.jewishinsandiego.org
American Friends of Peace of Mind Peace of Mind is a therapeutic intervention in which IDF veterans receive time and space to process their combat experiences. Run by the Metiv Israel Psychotrauma Center in Jerusalem, the program strengthens their emotional and mental wellbeing, allowing for a healthier transition from military to civilian life. peaceofmind.org
Volunteering in Israel How you can volunteer in Israel during the war. If you’re visiting Israel during the war, or living here, you can make a meaningful contribution with the gift of your time. www.israel21c.org
As you know, following Israel’s targeted preventive measures to eliminate Iran’s nuclear production capabilities, hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones have been launched indiscriminately at Israel since Friday, targeting anyone and anything in their path. Israelis are again spending their days and nights in shelters as the country remains in a state of emergency, preparing for more attacks from Iran.
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