The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/charitable-giving/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png charitable giving | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/charitable-giving/ 32 32 Dismissing nationalists and anti-Zionists, NIF’s interim CEO champions liberal democracy https://www.timesofisrael.com/dismissing-nationalists-and-anti-zionists-nifs-interim-ceo-champions-liberal-democracy/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:27:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3735697 Mickey Gitzin steps up to helm the New Israel Fund, an established but fast-growing NGO navigating the tricky progressive, pro-Israel terrain post-October 7

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]]> After leadership shakeup, FIDF sticks to its guns on claim it is IDF’s sole US fundraiser https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-leadership-shakeup-fidf-sticks-to-its-guns-on-claim-it-is-idfs-sole-us-fundraiser/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:29:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3625344 The group says it’s the only US charity authorized to raise money for Israeli soldiers - but the military won’t confirm it, and other groups have their own official endorsements

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]]> Canadian crackdown on Israel-linked charities raises concerns in Jewish community https://www.timesofisrael.com/canadian-crackdown-on-israel-linked-charities-raises-concerns-in-jewish-community/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:25:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3397882 The tax authority's revocation of charitable status for JNF Canada and others has reverberated inside and outside the country - though the motives behind it are disputed

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]]> New regulations hinder donations of gear to Israeli soldiers, charities say https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-regulations-hinder-donations-of-gear-to-israeli-soldiers-charities-say/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:37:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3323642 A policy meant to cut red tape at Israeli ports creates 'insurmountable bureaucratic hurdles' for volunteer organizations importing badly needed equipment from abroad

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]]> Why Israeli battlefield commanders are breaking IDF rules to solicit donated gear https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-israeli-battlefield-commanders-are-breaking-idf-rules-to-solicit-donated-gear/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:35:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3310064 While it’s against orders for individual soldiers to accept donations, supply officers turn to Diaspora Jews regularly -- not just to get more supplies, but to get them faster

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]]> Jewish giving to Israel spikes as US Jews grieve after Hamas atrocities https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-giving-to-israel-spikes-as-us-jews-grieve-after-hamas-atrocities/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:29:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3129890 Leaders say the level and intensity of incoming cash for Israel since Oct. 7 is highest in 50 years, as close ties between Jews in both countries make themselves seen once again

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]]> Where people abroad can donate to Israel’s hospitals, troops, survivors and more https://www.timesofisrael.com/where-people-abroad-can-donate-to-israels-hospitals-troops-survivors-and-more/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:10:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3119566 The scenes of horrifying violence and trauma coming from Israel have galvanized Jewish communities and others worldwide to join aid efforts. Here are some of the groups in need

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]]> Miriam Adelson cut philanthropy as casinos hit COVID slump. Now they’re rebounding https://www.timesofisrael.com/miriam-adelson-cut-philanthropy-as-casinos-hit-covid-slump-now-theyre-rebounding/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 01:08:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3061343 After the pandemic caused the casino industry to flatline, the megadonor's political and charitable donations lessened and foundation assets dropped - but that has happened before

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]]> Will synagogues shun ‘effective altruism’ movement after Sam Bankman-Fried scandal? https://www.timesofisrael.com/will-synagogues-shun-effective-altruism-movement-after-sam-bankman-fried-scandal/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:01:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2888906 Maximum-impact giving to save lives in the developing world has caught on among Reform Jews in particular, but the scandal involving one high-profile supporter is tainting optics

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]]> Keshet DAF. Meet the future of giving in Israel - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/keshet-daf-meet-the-future-of-giving-in-israel/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:54:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=2888016 Keshet DAF’s simple, efficient, tax-advantageous model has made meaningful giving in Israel easier and more impactful than ever before.

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]]> How US Jewish philanthropies sprung from oil fortunes are handling climate change https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-us-jewish-philanthropies-sprung-from-oil-fortunes-are-handling-climate-change/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 23:58:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2807462 At least a dozen major dynasties have been involved in the fossil fuel industry, and they follow diverse giving patterns when it comes to environmental causes

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]]> WhatsApp’s reclusive founder has quietly become a megadonor to Jewish causes https://www.timesofisrael.com/whatsapps-reclusive-founder-has-quietly-become-a-megadonor-to-jewish-causes/ Sat, 18 Jun 2022 01:36:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2782288 Ukrainian-born Jan Koum has gone almost unnoticed in the world of philanthropy, but tax returns reveal that the multi-billionaire is one of his coreligionists' largest supporters

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]]> US Jewish philanthropists give more during pandemic but struggle with allocation https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-jewish-philanthropists-give-more-during-pandemic-but-struggle-with-allocation/ Sun, 24 Jan 2021 02:20:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2462610 Donors must decide whether to direct resources to arts and culture while hunger and poverty persist, with the health crisis exacerbating an already dire situation for both causes

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]]> Chicago burial fund gives penniless Jewish COVID victims a dignified sendoff https://www.timesofisrael.com/chicago-burial-fund-gives-penniless-jewish-covid-victims-a-dignified-sendoff/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:47:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2389820 David Jacobson's Gomle Fund buys $6,000 plot for Beth Salamensky, who died alone, far from locked-down family. Online service draws unexpected crowd of empathetic strangers

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]]> New Jersey’s Challah Back Girls raise dough for racial justice https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-jerseys-challah-back-girls-raise-dough-for-racial-justice/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 01:01:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2378733 Finding themselves under one roof again in COVID-19 era, the Loffman sisters use ingredients at hand -- flour and Jewish values -- to raise funds for charitable anti-racist causes

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