Donate in Israel

***UPDATED AS OF OCT 2023 FOR DONATIONS RE: VICTIMS OF HAMAS TERROR AND MOBILIZATION OF SOLDIERS***

Due to the current war in Israel after the horrific nightmare of the October 7th Hamas terrorist massacre of 1000+ Jews in the south and displacement of 100k+ civilians, I have added several links to organizations actively working to help civilians with aid, supplies, meals, medical, etc, as well as the IDF reservists with necessary supplies and equipment.

MDA Israel (Israel’s ‘Red Cross’): Support blood donations, critical equipment and even ambulances.

United Hatzala: Raising funds for emergency equipment as they continue to serve to rescue and treat injured across the south.

NATAL: An apolitical nonprofit specializing in the field of war and terror related trauma, advancing the resiliency of Israeli society through treatment, prevention, public awareness and research.

One Heart: Community crisis aid in times of emergency.

Friends of the IDF: Raising to support soldier equipment needs; donate or volunteer to fundraise.

ZAKA: Professional and highly-skilled volunteer services in the areas of emergency response and search and rescue.

Hospitals across Israel are inundated with the injured; they rely on donations even in the best of times:

Giving Back Fund: A dedicated fund to support Israeli citizens who paid out of pocket to fly back to serve during the war.


Fill 'er up, thanks mate

There are dozens of gmachs and organizations in Jerusalem alone that will happily take donated clothes, food, kitchenware, furniture, etc. I compiled most of this list based on compiled lists I received on Janglo.

If you have another to suggest, contact me. I’m happy to list others.

Israel-wide:

A nonprofit organization (amuta) that provides interest free loans to working Israeli citizens with a monthly family income from NIS 3,000 up to NIS 13,000. The exact details and application form is on the web site, in Hebrew and English. The IFLA provides over 350 personal or small business loans per month and has been doing this since 1990. Repayments are immediately recirculated to new applicants, and the default rate is less than 1%.

The office is in Jerusalem, but loans are made throughout Israel.

Tel Aviv:

Jerusalem:

Comments

15 responses to “Donate in Israel”

  1. Chaya Avatar
    Chaya

    Elisheva,

    Thank you for this list. I’ve just returned from dropping off used school books (Hartman High School) and outgrown children’s clothing (Dov Gruner St.)and was wondering as I did this whether it is worth the effort anymore. Do people actually want this stuff? I see from your list that they do and I’d rather someone else decide if it’s trash or treasure than just put it out in the garbage. Unfortunately some of the places I used to donate to are difficult to reach now and find a parking spot (like WIZO). I hope you keep this updated. I will let you know if I come across more places or organizations.

    תזכי למצוות

  2. Gemach Libi Avatar

    In memory of Liba Bat Tzvi
    Thank you very very much for putting me in your list, you have very big ‘Zikuy Harabim’!

    Let us save you trouble – we’ll collect our bags from the comfort of your own home thanks to our

    FREE PICK-UP SERVICE

    Many families can benefit from the things we readily dispose off
    At “Gemach Libi” we are glad to recive all of your unwanted items including
    -Clothes – Shoes – Books – Toys –
    !Household items and more
    Help us help needy families, orphans, widows, and Ba’aley Teshuva across the country

    We welcome you to come and visit our gemach to experience the !wonders of the world of chesed
    :We are located at
    25 Raichman street
    Beit Israel
    (close to ‘Mir Yeshiva’)

    1. leave your bags at the door 24 hours a day!
    2. Deliver your bags by cab and we will unload them for you ! call: 02-5322664 / 050-5342900
    3. Order a driver to collect your bags from your home FREE of charge!!! Call: 050-5632652

    Thank you for your contribution, May we all merit to do many many more Mitzvos !!!

    1. Maya Avatar
      Maya

      If you pick up in Herzliya let me know, the only thing I can read on your website is that its in Jerusalem so it might just be too far. m.efrati at yahoo dot com, it’ll be on july 5th. (2011).

  3. Maya Avatar
    Maya

    Hi, I was hoping that you could help me out – I’m in Herzliya and in about 3weeks will have some linens / bedsheets (2+sets ish), towels, about 2 trashbags of clothing, some dishes/dishwares, etc to give away (I am moving out). Its not much, basically 1 person worth of stuff, I just don’t want to have to trash it or just leave it to waste. Its NOT a lot of stuff at all though, so I was hoping to find someone / somewhere local I could give it to – and I would need someone to pick it up, since I don’t have a car / time to do it. If you know of anything – please let me know – m.efrati at yahoo dot com. Thanks!

    1. elie Avatar
      elie

      I don’t know of anything specifically… but it’s possible that the Iriya might. Or they might have an Iriya drop-off center. I also found this: http://www.charity-charities.org/Israel-charities/Herzliya.html

  4. Prof. Eliezer Jaffe, Chairman IFLA Avatar

    The Israel Free Loan Association (IFLA) is a nonprofit organization (amuta) that provides interest free loans to working Israeli citizens with a monthly family income from NIS 3,000 up to NIS 13,000. The exact details and application form is on the web site, in Hebrew and English. The IFLA provides over 350 personal or small business loans per month and has been doing this since 1990. Repayments are immediately recirculated to new applicants, and the default rate is less than 1%.
    The office is inJerusalem, but loans are made throughout Israel.

    1. Liz Avatar

      Thank you for that info!

  5. Chaim Avatar
    Chaim

    pickup gemach is great 0547837488
    but it has to be good stuff!

  6. a Avatar
    a

    Do you know which Charity is best to donate for Palestinians ?

    1. Liz Avatar

      I don’t. I’m betting there are plenty of websites that do, though. It probably also depends what kind of donations you’re looking to make…

  7. Barbara Gross Avatar
    Barbara Gross

    what is the name of the agency in israel that loans wedding gowns to brides who cannot afford them?

    1. Liz Avatar

      I know that there are many gmachs that do it, but I never heard of one agency… If you find out, please share.

  8. naor Avatar

    Well done to all those involved, rose and succeeded! I’d love to know how I can contribute – 0506818686 (only updated please you come back to me regarding my response to be able to identify the caller), thanks.

  9. Netta Avatar
    Netta

    We are clearing out a house in Nazaret Ellit. Does anyone know an organization that will come pick up good clothing and some used or new household things?

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