For decades, Jewish National Fund-USA has been dedicated to strengthening Israel's frontier communities in the North and South. At the heart of this mission is our partnership with MAKOM, a powerful grassroots movement of more than 300 communities and 20,000 volunteers. MAKOM is Israel's largest volunteer-based organization, uniting community organizers from across the spectrum of Israeli society. Together, they exchange knowledge, collaborate, and crete solutions tailored to the needs of each unique town and village. 

As Israel has faced unprecedented challenges since October 7, MAKOM volunteers have been on the ground, delivering urgent relife, resilience programs, and a sense of hope to devastated communities. These volunteers are the backbone of Israel's recovery and renewal.

Signature Projects:

  •  Recruiting educators (teachers, psychologist, youth coordinators, social workers) to needed areas
  • Organizing ongoing senior activities for thousands
  • Providing social service needs including food security, immigrant integration into society
  • Expanding arts and cultural opportunities in areas lacking
  • Educational alternatives and after school programs for preschoolers, children and teens
  • Art, music and drama therapy for children, mothers and teens
  • Community events as a source of relief and normalcy including Shabbat and holidays
  • Care for families of reservists including babysitting, meals and outings
  • Teen leadership trainings

Funding Opportunities


Sponsor a Community for 1 year: $30,000

Collaborations to Amplify Overall Impact: $25,000

At-Risk Youth Programming: $10,000

Community Shabbat Meals: $5,000

After School Enrichment Programs: $3,600

Senior Citizens Programming: $2,500

Group Therapy Sessions for Children and Teens:  $1,800

Food Packages for Families in Need:  $1,800


For other giving levels and donation opportunities for MAKOM, please contact Beth Gluck at bgluck@jnf.org