Israel Philanthropic Response Updates

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

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

Michael Levin Lone Soldier Center
The Lone Soldier Center is the largest and oldest Israeli nonprofit supporting lone soldiers from pre-enlistment through five years after discharge. Lone immigrant soldiers and Israeli soldiers without family support receive personalized, professional guidance from social workers and coordinators, along with long-term assistance. Funds are needed to support lone soldiers during active duty and their short leaves.
lonesoldiercenter.com

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 Fund
The Initiative pools donations to fund grassroots efforts that address the urgent, real-time needs of Israelis whose lives have been shattered by war. 100% of donated funds are promptly sent to trusted allies on the front lines. Since October 7, IEGRI has allocated millions of dollars to hundreds of initiatives. During this war, we are quickly directing funds for mental health, evacuees, the elderly, people with disabilities, and reservist families. The initiative offers direct, flexible funds to those on the front lines.
jcfsandiego.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

Jerusalem Civilian Command Center
The Jerusalem Civilian Command Center, which opened on October 7, is coordinating aid for reservists, active-duty soldiers, their families, citizens without bomb shelters, and evacuees. Funding is needed for emergency childcare for healthcare workers, hotels, and pop-up activities for evacuees, and support for mental health first aid services. AID Coalition acts as the U.S. fiscal sponsor.
www.aid-coalition.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

Lev Echad / One Heart
Lev Echad mobilizes thousands of volunteers across Israel to respond to emergencies. In less than a week, the organization has deployed 3,000 volunteers to work in destruction zones and has recruited 15,000 more on standby. The group has worked in thousands of damaged homes, providing deep support to evacuees. Funds are needed for protective gear, food, transportation, tools, equipment, and basic shelter. Lev Echad is accepting funds through JGive, its U.S. fiscal sponsor.
www.levechad.org

HaOgen
With over 110,000 members of the Israeli security forces called up for duty after hundreds of days of deployment, their spouses are navigating household and financial management, caring for children and family members, and more by themselves. HaOgen is fully volunteer-run and engages tens of thousands of volunteers nationwide to provide caregiver respite, meals, and more to these families. Additionally, they provide financial support to reservist families whose homes have been damaged or destroyed. HaOgen partners with The American Zionist Movement, enabling tax-deductible donations in the U.S. through their Israel Emergency Relief Fund.
www.haogenmiluim.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