What Can YOU Do?

Since the war began, Jewish National Fund-USA has partnered with Israel to help its people rebuild and move forward. In the fall newsletter, we listed many opportunities to support JNF-USA’s strategic vision of ensuring a strong, secure and prosperous future for the land and people of Israel. Here are additional ways in which you can make a difference. What can YOU do? Just jump in! Here’s a sampling:

Learn More About JNF-USA's Work in Israel

Read about JNF-USA’s Build Together Plan in response to October 7. JNF-USA’s response was immediate and remains steadfast. Working with the government of Israel, local municipalities and the strategic partnerships that have been cemented over the years, a comprehensive plan was developed to ensure that both the immediate and long-term needs are being anticipated and met. Work to date includes supporting evacuees, offering trauma therapy and respite activities, helping to provide firefighting and protective equipment, giving agricultural assistance, assisting the elderly and infirm and providing life-saving trauma facilities. Learn more about the Build Together Plan.

Get more details and read inspiring stories posted on the JNF-USA Impact Blog. These stories are written by JNF-USA volunteers and are direct, heartfelt and—yes—they are “impactful.” The article Twins Take Different Paths to Protect Israel highlights two Israeli sisters and JNF-USA affiliate Special in Uniform. Why Plant Trees in Israel talks about this deep-rooted tradition that symbolizes growth, renewal, and the enduring connection between people and the land of Israel. Check out these stories and many others on JNF-USA Impact Blog page.

Check out JNF-USA’s comprehensive website. Learn about JNF-USA’s many affiliates in Israel and the work going on right now, from the North to the South. Get the details on the renowned Alexander Muss High School in Israel. Read about the strategic vision for the World Zionist Village. Discover the exciting plans for the Galilee Culinary Institute. Find out about JNF-USA’s forward-thinking partnership with the Kasser Joint Institute…and so much more!

Support Entrepreneurs and Artisans in Israel

Send a gift to an evacuated child. Since October 7, many Israeli children have been forced to flee their homes, schools and communities. They have faced disruptions to their lives and are experiencing anxiety and trauma. Cami is Missing is a book that’s been written for these children. It tells the tale of a little camel who navigates the challenges of being away from home, and helps children and families heal through storytelling. Suitable for children ages 5-8, the book is $26. Send a book here.

Buy products on JNF-USA’s Mitzvah Marketplace and support local artists and entrepreneurs in Israel who have been facing serious challenges to their businesses right now. Do some shopping for Passover! Place your orders by March 18. Products include beauty and health items, jewelry, home décor, candles and candlesticks, soaps, mezuzahs, cookbooks and other books, tea and coffee, wine, chocolate and more. Find the “Ability Boutique” (within the Marketplace) from JNF-USA affiliate ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran and shop for silk afikomen bags, scarves, challah covers and table runners.

Support JNF-USA Initiatives That Resonate With You

Participate in the sacred act of writing a Torah on top of Masada and be a part of ancient history brought back to life with our Be Inscribed program: Choose a letter, word, verse or more. Your recipient will receive a lovely certificate in the mail. Be Inscribed is an ideal gift for a special milestone.

Plant Trees in Israel. This time-honored tradition has a NEW twist. You can have the certificate emailed to the recipient—instant gratification! (Look for “e-certificates” on JNF-USA’s website). Traditional paper certificates are still available. Consider setting up an EZ Tree account. It makes ordering quick and easy. And you’ll get a discount on trees.

Plant Your Way to Israel is a program to help anyone under 30 raise money for a trip to Israel. Create your own fundraising page on JNF-USA’s site and begin raising money from friends and family. The bonus? JNF-USA will give you a grant—valued at 50% of what you’ve raised—toward any educational trip to Israel you take before the age of 30.

Written by Elyse Ingber, WFI Chair, Long Island, New York

Written by Roni Wolk, Chair WFI newsletter, member of National WFI Executive Board, Circle of Sapphire