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 dynamic needs of today and secure it as a safe and welcoming place to live your Jewish life for the next century and beyond. www.jfedgmw.org/support-your-community/general-campaign-donations/
• Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ Emergency Campaign for Israel 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 war. Funding is being used to support Federation's partner communities in Israel, including Ofakim and Kibbutz Erez, which have been most impacted by the terror attacks, jfedgmw.org/supportisrael
• 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.
  • Operation Falcon is a project supported through the Jewish Agency for Israel North American Council, delivering crucial disaster preparedness and humanitarian goods to Israel’s civilian authorities (To support this initiative through your JCF Donor Advised Fund please contact Beverly Kestenbaum or Yaffa Karp) 
  • SPARK IL is the first peer-to-peer lending platform connecting global social lenders with borrowers in Israel https://www.jewishagency.org/sparkil/
• Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) offers an emergency response program supporting people with disabilities, the elderly and families at risk, through mental health intervention, financial support, and front-line trainings. jdc.org 

Israel Advocacy

The Jewish Federation of GMW 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 https://www.ajc.org/ 
• 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 https://www.camera.org/
• Hillel International supports Jewish students on campus, https://www.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. https://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. https://israelcc.org/
• JewBelong supports joyous Judaism and confronts antisemitism. These days, antisemitism is growing, and it can be hard to be a Joyous Jew when there’s a target on your back. That’s why we’re raising awareness about the problem through our signature pink and white billboards, billboard trucks, and strong social media presence.  https://www.jewbelong.com/ 
• OpenDor Media aims to be the most engaging, informative and inspiring Jewish- and Israel-related educational media. https://opendormedia.org/about/
• Stand With Us  Supports Israel and Fights antisemitism  https://www.standwithus.com/

Emergency Response

• 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 https://www.operationlifeshield.org/
• Zaka is a civilian volunteer rescue and recovery organization with sole responsibility in Israel for dealing with incidents of unnatural death: zakaworld.org

Mental Health Support

• American Friends of NATAL, Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center, 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. https://www.1202.org.il/en/ If you have a JCF Fund please reach out to Beverly or 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.
• 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. https://www.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. https://www.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 supports IDF soldiers, fallen and wounded soldiers, lone soldiers and provides spiritual and financial support, and supporting 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. https://www.brothersforlife.com/

Social Services

• 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
• Friends of Akim USA leading the way in supporting and caring for persons with intellectual disabilities at Israel's time of crisis https://akimusa.org/
• American Friends of Meir Panim
• 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. https://www.hamaniot.org/en/ If you have a JCF Fund please reach out to Beverly or 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.

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 Beverly or 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.