Fundraising

Nearly three years after Oct. 7, Israeli donations keep climbing as philanthropy shifts to recovery

JGive CEO Ori Ben-Shlomo says donations rose from NIS 160 million before Oct. 7 to nearly NIS 400 million last year, as Israeli philanthropy shifts from emergency relief toward rehabilitation.

JGive founder and CEO Ori Ben Shlomo.
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 Haredim protest against the IDF draft on Highway 4 outside Bnei Brak; illustrative, April 6, 2025.

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during the opening ceremony of the Damascus International Fair in Damascus, Syria, August 26, 2026.

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Israeli startup Oasis Security revealed after raising $40 Million

Israeli startup Oasis Security, which developed a cybersecurity platform for mapping, managing, and securing non-human identities in organizations, has now been unveiled.


Raising the next generation of farmers


Google pledges $4 million for Israeli AI start-ups as war in Gaza rages

The grant is part of an $8 million Google fund designated for initiatives in Israel and Palestine.

Yom Ha'atzmaut Google Doodle

JustGiving backs down on withheld funds for IDF ‘militia’ phone chargers

The fundraising site had originally refused to pay out the over £20,000 raised for portable chargers for IDF soldiers, arguing that the funds could be used to "support a militia."

 IDF activity in the Gaza Strip

Italian Hamas proxy banned from fundraising from every online payment system

After numerous inquiries to credit card companies and American bodies dealing with sanctions and regulations, all credit card companies have banned the organization from using their services. 

The PayPal app logo seen on a mobile phone in this illustration photo

Michael Cayre leads Moonlight Gala, raises $10m. for victims of October 7

The gala, which successfully raised about 10 million dollars, was held last week at the luxurious Casa Cipriani, a property owned by the Cayre family.

 NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Michael Cayre.

Israeli Startup Mine secures $30 million despite ongoing war

PayPal Ventures and Nationwide were among those contributing to the impressive funding round.

 100 Euro Banknotes are seen at the Money Service Austria company's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 16, 2017.

Wartime rabbi: Leading American Jewish clergyman takes on a new role

Park Avenue Synagogue Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove has stepped up since October 7 like few others, raising millions for Israel's war and rebuilding efforts and leading the fight against antisemitism.

 Rabbi Cosgrove

Lifeline project offers fine art print to help rebuild Kibbutz Re’im

Five people from the kibbutz were murdered. Another six are now being held hostage in Gaza. 

 THE LIFELINE art print and historical project.

Jewish Federations' emergency fund tops $600 million for Israeli aid

The Federation has also backed the Fund for Victims of Terror and supported various groups, from the elderly to minority communities, affected by the war.

 Jewish Federation leaders visit Ronen Gabay, a wounded October 7th hero and recipient of Jewish Agency Funds for Victims of Terror support.