Six Ways to Support Israel in the New Year
- Take part in our community’s commemoration event marking one year since October 7.
One year after one of the most horrific days in modern Jewish history, our community is joining together to commemorate the fateful events of October 7 as we stand together with fellow members of the Kehillah of Old York Road at 7:00 PM at Keneseth Israel/Shaare Shamayim. Click here to register.
- Register to Vote in the Upcoming World Zionist Congress Elections. This spring, you can register to vote in the World Zionist Congress Elections and Vote to Support MERCAZUSA. A vote for MERCAZUSA will help decide how billions of dollars in Jewish communal funds will be spent in Israel and at Jewish institutions around the world. When you vote for MERCAZ USA, you’re voting to make sure those hardest hit on October 7thget resources they need to rebuild, to protect democracy and promote pluralism in Israel, and to secure tens of millions of dollars that our own synagogues, Ramah camps, USY, Men’s Clubs, Sisterhoods, and more need to stand up for Israel, fight antisemitism, and educate the next generation
- Contribute to Rebuilding in Our Sister Cities of S’dot Negev and Netivot
Our extended Jewish family in Israel continues to suffer the effects of the war with Hamas and the October 7 terrorist massacre. Your contribution to the Israel Emergency Campaign will help communities Federation’s Annual Campaign enables our global partners to care for the growing numbers of people in Israel affected by the war by providing shelters and security in high-risk areas, protecting seniors and people with disabilities, administering trauma support, and sending medical supplies. Click here to donate: And Click here to see an update on how our community’s generosity is making a difference.
- Help Rebuild Critical Infrastructure in Israel by Buying a State of Israel Bond Click here to Purchase a Bond:
- Demand the return of hostages in Israel.
Advocate to your elected officials and representatives, asking them to demand that the hostages be returned. Ensure they know that they must support Israel in protecting our extended family. Click here for a form to contact your representatives.
- Educate Yourself About the Anti-Israel narrative.
One of the growing dangers emerging from the crisis in Israel is rampant misinformation. Click here to learn how to understand and decode the anti-Israel narrative with resources from our Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC).