Charity

A Haifa court ordered seven charity officials to repay 1.85 million shekels after cancer-treatment donations for children were illegally diverted and misused.

Discover diverse volunteering opportunities across Israel, from mentoring Holocaust survivors and immigrant youth to food distribution and animal care in major cities.

Nick Morrison pushed his cousin Toby Holt, diagnosed with Huntington's disease, through the Melbourne Marathon, carrying him across the finish line in an emotional moment.

Two years after the passing of iconic Israeli actor Yaakov Cohen, a Haifa soup kitchen is being dedicated to his memory, highlighting a lifetime of quiet philanthropy, humility, and devotion to the stage.

Pop star Noa Kirel surprised young cancer patients at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital with an unannounced visit, spending 90 minutes bringing joy and comfort to children and their families.

An overview of volunteering opportunities across Israel highlights diverse initiatives, from 4x4 jeep trips for special education students to mentoring the blind and supporting elderly Alzheimer's patients.

Moscow's Jewish community prepared for the High Holidays with expanded social and educational services, receiving an official greeting from President Vladimir Putin.

Following the Dancing with the Stars finale on Keshet 12, the cast returned for a special Latet charity broadcast, raising over 17 million NIS to provide holiday meals for Israeli families.

The morning TV show "16 in the Morning" has launched a social campaign to distribute 1,016 holiday packages to families in need, inviting the public to submit recommendations via its website and billboards nationwide.

Pitchon Lev distributes 24,000 food packages amid a 100% surge in demand and a 20% price hike, criticizing lawmakers for ignoring 2 million citizens living in poverty.

Data from Charidy shows that global donations exceeded 2 billion shekels in 5786, with over 509,000 donors in Israel alone. Campaigns funded vital causes, including a record treatment for a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

The major food chain has partnered with a non-profit organization to open a store in Rehovot for families in need, offering products at significantly discounted prices.

The two met for special holiday filming that quickly turned into a passionate and tense competition, but moments after the filming ended, a surprising and moving turn of events occurred, leading to an unexpected move in the field.

Advocate Shirit Sadan, who won the Mifal HaPayis religious essay competition, proved that it is possible to do otherwise and donated the entire sum to establish libraries in the young settlements.

While Noa Kirel is performing in Cyprus, her husband, goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, gives her a reason for pride: the player donated his signed Southampton match shirt to a charity auction for children and teenagers.

Bank Hapoalim is providing a tailwind to Kiryat Shmona with a significant donation for the restoration of the city's "beating heart," the establishment of the new "Mona" complex, and the "Live Thursday at the Square" event series, which will support local businesses and encourage the return of residents.

Ahead of the upcoming Rosh Hashanah, the "Ahim LaSemel" association and the Maccabi Foundation are relaunching "Doing good in yellow." Over 1,000 volunteers will pack thousands of food packages for families in need, lone soldiers, and Holocaust survivors.

Ahead of the new school year, the "Good Box" project by the "Ruach Tova" association (Arison Group) operated across 13 local authorities, engaging residents, businesses, and volunteers in a sustainability-focused initiative. "It is a great pride to see this circle of giving expand from year to year."

The first Ferrari Luce electric car, launched three months ago, was sold at a Sotheby's auction for $40 million. The final price was 35 times higher than the vehicle's standard retail value.

Dozens of employees from the Partner communications group participated in a volunteer activity at the Leket Israel logistics center to assist in preparing food aid for those in need across the country.

The creators of the new marital drama are distributing 400 tickets to couples where one partner served for an extended period, aiming to provide them with an evening of escapism and connection at a leading cinema chain across the country.

Natan Levy donated ten thousand dollars to the initiative of the former Olympic medalist, who announced the sale of the gi he wore when he won in Paris to assist ZAKA volunteers.

A festive event marking the renewal and renovation of the pediatric hemato-oncology department was held at the Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer. The project was carried out as part of the activities of the 'Rachashei Lev' organization and thanks to the donation of Yossi Dahan.

Bob Montgomery completed a ride across the Australian continent to raise funds for those suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. He passed away just one day after finishing the journey, having raised over 104,965 Australian dollars for the cause.

With professional judges, strict criteria, and weight categories, this annual competition manages to break the internet and also raise huge donations for an important cause that concerns us all.

Bank management marked the 18th anniversary of its flagship social project, distributing one million shekels to dozens of leading organizations. Over the years, the initiative has donated tens of millions of shekels to support various social causes.

Where to volunteer this week: The "Sordim" association is seeking volunteers for home visits to Holocaust survivors. The "Lev HaSh" association needs workshop facilitators for parents of children with cancer in Haifa. The Association for the Advancement of Education in Tel Aviv is looking for drivers to distribute food, and other opportunities are available nationwide.

After a difficult personal period, the actor participated in "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and used several lifelines to reach the grand prize. What was the million-dollar question, and what was happening behind the scenes?

Elon Musk, who became the first trillionaire in history, responded to an appeal from economist Daron Acemoglu to donate his fortune to charity by 2036. Musk expressed his intention to take such a step.

Hollywood actor Ben Affleck participated in the famous game show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' alongside Jamie Ding. The pair successfully answered the final question to win the grand prize.

The Registrar of Amutot has filed a petition to liquidate the "Chance Le-Tipat Osher" association, following an investigation by the Corporations Authority which found that it was allegedly established for personal financial gain, while misleading donors and failing to meet legal reporting requirements.

After the home of Yael Shevach and Ilana Shimon burned down at Havat Gilad, Hadassa Ben Ari arrived to support the two. One special purchase for Yael moved even Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi to tears.