Support for Israel
Global Initiatives
Temple Sholom stands firmly behind Israel and encourages everyone to show their support however they can. There are many ways to show your support. The simplest is to wear a blue ribbon and you can find them in the Temple lobby. You can also support Israel by donating to many worth groups or by actively volunteering.
Donation Opportunities
The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati's Israel Emergency Fund
The Israel Emergency Fund provides support to Israeli families and soldiers impacted by the war.
Keep on Riding
Keep on Riding is a non-profit providing bikes and scooters to families displaced following the October 7 attacks. They also provide adapted bicycles for injured soldiers. Pedaling for a Purpose is the team set up by Tom Glassman.
Eran's Angels
Eran’s Angels provides support to Israeli families dealing with food insecurity and poverty. You can support Eran’s Angels by donating or by participating in their programs if you are in Israel.
Volunteer Opportunities
Israel Connect
Israel Connect is an online program looking for volunteers to mentor and teach English to Israeli children and injured soldiers. All volunteering is
done by Zoom. You do not need to be able to speak Hebrew.
Authentic Israel
Authentic Israel leads volunteer trips to Israel for people of all ages and fitness levels. Volunteer opportunities include working on farms and in food pantries and soup kitchens.
Sar-el
Sar-el offers volunteer programs at IDF bases. Volunteers stay on their base for their visit and interact regularly with IDF soldiers.
Livnot
Livnot offers programs for volunteers to help rebuild kibbutzim and communities damaged in the attacks.
Emergency Volunteers Project
The Emergency Volunteers Project offers several programs. Some programs are geared toward volunteers with medical backgrounds. Other programs include traveling to IDF bases to cook for soldiers.
Masa Israel
Masa Israel leads a number of different volunteer and study trips and programs for people ages 18-50.
Eran's Angels
Eran’s Angels provides support to Israeli families dealing with food insecurity and poverty. You can support Eran’s Angels by donating or by participating in their programs if you are in Israel.
Sword of Iron - Israel Volunteer Opportunities
This is a Facebook group listing a variety of volunteer opportunities. Most of what is listed is actually in Israel, but there are also opportunities for remote engagement.
For more information about these opportunities, contact Tom Glassman at thos.glassman@gmail.com