The Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater MetroWest NJ (JCFNJ)

Jewish Federation and its Overseas Partners

• Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ UJA Annual Campaign A gift to the UJA Annual Campaign will ensure that Federation can continue to meet our community’s most pressing current needs as well as secure it as a safe and welcoming community to showcase your Jewish pride.  Our Jewish Federation provides immediate support to its partners on the ground in Israel to assist victims of terror and address the unprecedented levels of trauma caused by these horrific attacks and the ongoing war: jfedgmw.org/support-your-community/general-campaign-donations/
• Jewish Agency for Israel provides immediate assistance to terror victims, followed by long term rehabilitative support. The aid they provide is critical for victims’ immediate wellbeing and long-term capability to recover: jafina.org/crisis-in-israel
  • Fund for Victims of Terror [through the Jewish Agency for Israel North American Council (JAFINA)] is a first responder when terror strikes, providing immediate assistance to terror victims, arriving with checks within 24-48 hours of an attack, and following up with long term rehabilitative support.
  • SPARK IL is the first peer-to-peer lending platform connecting global social lenders with borrowers in Israel: jewishagency.org/sparkil/

Emergency Response and Shelters in Israel

• American Friends of Magen David Adom provides disaster relief, emergency response, ambulances, and blood services: afmda.org
• Friends of United Hatzalah provides rapid medical treatment: israelrescue.org
• Operation Lifeshield installs protective shelters throughout Israel: operationlifeshield.org

Mental Health Support

• American Friends of NATAL, Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center, including 24/7 trauma helpline, mental health treatment, community resilience programs, and trauma-informed career services: natal.org.il/en 
• Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel is the umbrella organization for nine rape crisis centers in Israel. ARCCI, and the rape crisis centers have expanded the capacity of their hotline and resources that they are providing. ARCCI is encouraging rape survivors - both from during the war and for those whose past traumas are resurfaced because of the war - to call the hotline for help. ARCCI utilizes funding to support the nine rape crisis centers and to advance the network’s advocacy and operations: 1202.org.il/en/
  If you have a JCF Fund please reach out to Yaffa to process this donation. We will process it through our partner, Jewish Federations of North America, and send the donation directly to the Israeli non-profit. A 1% fee will be charged to all donations under $1,000.
• Ofakim Community Resilience Center aims to provide a seamless response along the continuum between emergency preparedness, crisis and recovery. It will offer psychological care for trauma victims (individuals, parents/children/families), activities that connect residents and foster connections between different communities within the city, and emergency preparedness training for educators and youth workers who train community members how to react in emergencies. Donations can be made through Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, with a memo to support the center: jfedgmw.org/support-your-community/ofakim-a-city-of-resilience-and-hope/
• Tribe of Nova Foundation supports long-term recovery from trauma for survivors and the bereaved families of the Nova Festival: tribeofnova.com
  If you have a JCF Fund, please direct the donation to the Jewish Communal Fund Attn: Tribe of Nova Fund (#1429).

Supporting Israeli Soldiers (non-combat)

• Friends of the IDF  helps support the health, well-being, and education of IDF soldiers, fallen and wounded soldiers, lone soldiers  and assists with the purchase of equipment for soldiers on the front lines: fidf.org
• Friends of the Lone Soldier assists Lone Soldiers before, during and after their army service: lonesoldiercenter.com
• Brothers for Life, created and run by injured Israeli veterans, gives critical and immediate help to other injured Israeli combat veterans who sacrificed their lives for the safety of the Jewish people: brothersforlife.com

Social Services

• Adi Negev - All rehabilitation patients from the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba have been transferred to the Kaylie Rehabilitation Medical Center at ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran after a ballistic missile from Iran decimated Soroka’s old surgical ward: adi-il.org/adi-negev/
• American Friends of Latet Humanitarian Aid Inc aids the people of Israel and security forces on the front lines with emergency aid kits containing food and hygiene products: latet.org.il/en/2023israelatwar
• American Friends of Leket Israel provides food to those under siege: leket.org/en
• Beit Issie Shapiro: Providing understanding, stability and support to people with disabilities and their families, with increased assistance during this time of war: beitissie.org.il/en/ 
• Friends of Akim USA leading the way in supporting and caring for persons with intellectual disabilities during Israel's time of crisis: akimusa.org/
• Sunflowers, Hamaniot is a sanctuary for orphaned children and youth across Israel. In today's challenging times, an increasing number of orphans find themselves without a stable home to depend on: hamaniot.org/en/
  If you have a JCF Fund, please reach out to Yaffa to process this donation. We will process it through our partners Jewish Federations of North America and send the donation directly to the Israeli non-profit. A 1% fee will be charged to all donations under $1,000.

Israel Advocacy

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest  NJ has a strong Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) supporting Israel advocacy and education in our community. JCRC works hand in hand with its Greater MetroWest and Rutgers Hillels to help our students on campus.

• American Jewish Committee stands up for Israel’s right to exist in peace and security; confronts antisemitism, no matter the source; and upholds the democratic values that unite Jews and our allies: ajc.org 
• Birthright Israel seeks to ensure a vibrant future for the Jewish people by strengthening Jewish identity, Jewish communities, and connection with Israel: birthrightisrael.com 
• Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting is a media-monitoring, research and membership organization devoted to promoting accurate and balanced coverage of Israel and the Middle East: camera.org
• Hillel International  is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, serving nearly 200,000 Jewish students each year at 850+ colleges and universities around the world: hillel.org
• Honest Reporting ensures truth, integrity and fairness, and combats ideological prejudice in journalism and the media, as it impacts Israel. They engage the next generation and educate the public to understand and value the above aspirations: honestreporting.com 
• Israel on Campus Coalition inspires American college students to see Israel as a source of pride and empower them to stand up for Israel on campus: israelcc.org
• JewBelong supports joyous Judaism and confronts antisemitism. That’s why we’re raising awareness about the problem through our signature pink and white billboards, billboard trucks, and strong social media presence: jewbelong.com 
• OpenDor Media aims to be the most engaging, informative and inspiring Jewish- and Israel-related educational media: opendormedia.org/about
• Stand With Us is a global leader in Israel education and antisemitism advocacy: standwithus.com

Continued Efforts to Free Hostages and Rebuild the Negev

• Hostages and Missing Families Forum https://stories.bringthemhomenow.net/ is dedicated to the hostages. Listing their names and photos, urging an increase in diplomatic efforts and international support for hostages. If you have a JCF Fund please reach out to Yaffa to process this donation. We will process it through our partners Jewish Federations of North America and send the donation directly to the Israeli non-profit. A 1% fee will be charged to all donations under $1000.
• Friends of Givat Haviva INC (Kibbutz Movement TAKAM)  Not all individual kibbutzim are designated non-profits where donations are tax-deductible. The Kibbutz Movement is a central headquarters body representing the kibbutzim, vis-à-vis state authorities, and authorities at all levels. They have an emergency appeal for Kibbutzim near Gaza . To make this donation through your Donor Advised Fund please use the grantee name Friends of Givat Haviva INC and create the custom purpose Kibbutzim.