Partner Organizations

A TIME is the only not-for-profit organization that provides medical, financial, and emotional support to couples experiencing infertility. Infertility affects one out of every six couples and takes an immeasurable toll on all aspects of life. There are overwhelming emotional, medical, financial, social, and religious issues for infertile couples to face each day.

Thousands of couples turn to A TIME for help, where they provide full comprehensive support through their numerous services, including support groups, in-house couple counseling with certified therapists, 24-Hour Helpline, quarterly magazines, educational events, an interactive website, a lending library, and whatever other resources that are needed by the couples and their loved ones. Their extraordinarily talented and experienced staff has been responsible for helping thousands of couples, joyously end up bearing children and realizing their potential as a part of the community.

Established in 1993 with a total of thirty members, A TIME currently boasts a membership of over five thousand!

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The Aleh foundation supports the work of Aleh in Israel. Aleh Israel operates a network of facilities throughout the country, providing advanced medical care, therapy and special education services to some 500 children with severe developmental disabilities. We are currently establishing the Aleh Negev rehabilitative village in the south of Israel. The center will provide rehabilitative services to the entire Negev population, which suffers from a tremendous shortage of facilities.

Aleh believes that every child, regardless of the severity of their disability, has the right to benefit from the best available care in order to enjoy a quality life and develop their hidden potential.

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Terrorist violence not only shatters bones and bodies, it devastates lives. The numbers alone are horrifying: 1,082 Israelis casualties, more than 7,500 injured and thousands of families economically and emotionally shattered. For the past few years, All4Israel has been at the forefront of providing direct and compassionate aid to hundreds of Israel's victims of terrorism. As an all-volunteer organization, All4Israel helps hundreds of terror victim families with financial assistance, medical referrals, needs assessment, crisis counseling, social services, guidance and emotional support. All4Israel assists each family according to its needs.

We distribute funds with a human touch, providing for immediate and long-term needs. Become partners with thousands who want to lend a helping hand in the wake of terror attacks that plague Israel. Reach out and help build shattered lives in the most practical of ways.

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For more than a century Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, a 500-bed facility located in the center of the city, has been known as the Hospital with a Heart. Patients have consistently streamed to the hospital, seeking top level treatment in a compassionate, supportive and nurturing environment. Today, while our reputation as the most exceptional hospital for health care treatment continues to grow, Shaare Zedek has taken its commitment to its patients to the next level by providing industry leading, cutting-edge medical care.

As our departments gain international acclaim, the spectrum of treated ailments and diseases has become as vast as the diversity of the population we treat. From the most advanced procedures in Laparoscopic Surgery to the latest technology in robotics, from the treatment of IDF soldiers, to expectant mothers needing advanced prenatal care; we provide a full range of services at the highest level to every patient who walks through our doors.

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Herzog Hospital, located in Jerusalem, is Israel's foremost center for geriatric and psychiatric health care. With over 100 years of experience, Herzog Hospital treats the effects of advancing age and mental illness with the best medical technologies combined with professional expertise, compassion and care.

Now expanded to a 340 bed facility, Herzog's continuum of care includes helping Israelis of all social and economic strata including: Holocaust survivors, elderly immigrants and young children impacted by terrorism. Herzog has more than twenty-four departments and clinics, including two major departments located a few miles from the hospital: the 25 year old Community Mental Health Center that treats over 2000 adults and children each month and the 15 year old Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma.

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Laniado Hospital, the only hospital in Netanya, Israel serves a population of over 250,000. Established in 1975, it operates a full scale medical campus including a nursing School, two geriatric care centers and a highly acclaimed IVF Unit. As the only hospital in the region, its Emergency/Trauma Center is on call 24 hours a day treating 45,000 patients annually. Due to the demand for hospital beds, Laniado provides ambulatory care and focuses on preventive medicine wherever possible. A state-of-the-art children's hospital, built in memory of the 1.5 million children who perished in the Holocaust, has recently been dedicated.

It is a unique institution, run according to Halachic Jewish law, without in any way compromising the highest standards of medical practice. Laniado Hospital was conceived as an "institution providing high quality health care for all persons in need." No person would be turned away, regardless of religion, affiliation, or financial means.

American Friends of LIBI - provides direct support to the brave men and women defending Israel. We are volunteers with a common goal - providing protective gear, educational programs, medical and social services to soldiers as they fulfill their commitment to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). American Friends of LIBI's programs are aimed at easing the hardship and burden during service in the IDF.

AFL Programs
AFL provides crucial medical care and equipment to the front line.
AFL provides educational services for those completing their military service.
AFL ensures that underprivileged youth receive an education while in the army.
AFL provides food and grocery vouchers for soldiers in need.
AFL grants special assistance to new immigrants by helping them successfully integrate into their new lives.
AFL assists disabled soldiers and families of fallen soldiers.
Israel's soldiers give of themselves to defend the State of Israel. The LIBI Fund offers the means to support them during this critical period of service. Visit our website.

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According to the latest poverty report from the National Insurance Institute in November 2011, there are 1,773,400 people living below the poverty line; among them are more than 800,000 children! Two out of every five Israeli children are suffering from hunger, one in four people are living in poverty, and one in five of the elderly are in need of immediate assistance. Meir Panim is committed to providing relief to the impoverished - young and old alike - while preserving their dignity. A variety of food and social service programs help to alleviate the harmful effects of poverty in the short-term and provide long-term, proactive solutions to assist needy Israelis to break out of the cycle of poverty and become active, self-sufficient members of Israeli society. Our free restaurants provide free, high quality meals in an attractive dining environment and serve all diners with dignity and compassion. Other programs include meals-on-wheels for the elderly and homebound, subsidized meals for needy children, prepard distribution, vocational training and after-school youth clubs.

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The American Jewish Congress is an association of Jewish Americans organized to defend against threats to Jewish interests through vigorous public policy advocacy, in the courts, Congress, Executive branch and local legislatures and by working overseas with others similarly engaged.

Three subjects comprise the core agenda for our mission:

1. Safety and security of Israel and Jews in the face of worldwide terrorism;
2. Protection of Jewish communities in the U.S. and overseas against the new anti-Semitism;
3. Preservation of religious freedom and other constitutionally guaranteed rights (including separation of Church and State) essential for protecting Jews and other threatened groups in America.

We consistently have held that only through the assertion of and defense of human rights in general can Jewish rights be guaranteed and our mission accomplished, and that only through the just application of law can we achieve the narrower goal of justice and safety for Jews.

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Since 1925, AMIT has nurtured and educated Israeli children to become productive, contributing members of society. Its almost 65 schools, youth villages, surrogate family residences and other programs are located in over 20 cities and communities throughout Israel and constitute the nation's only government-recognized network of religious Jewish education incorporating academic and technological studies.

A majority of AMIT's more than 16,000 children come from economically disadvantaged and/or troubled families, homes facing hunger and extreme poverty, violence and domestic abuse. AMIT approaches each child as an individual, maximizing his or her potential, and enables our students to become well educated, productive members of Israeli society. All students are welcome in AMIT's educational environment, and tolerance, respect and the unity of the Jewish people are basic tenets of AMIT's philosophy and values-based education.

AMIT is supported by a membership of over 40,000 families and hundreds of volunteers working together strengthening Israeli society through the education of its children.

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The Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel (AACI) is a non-profit, tax exempt, volunteer based, apolitical, Zionist organization. Since 1951, AACI's mission has been to encourage Aliyah, and to assist its members in being absorbed into Israeli society as full participants in Israeli life. AACI is recognized by the Israeli government and the Jewish Agency as the supporting organization for immigrants to Israel from North America.

AACI provides a comprehensive set of services,
including professional absorption counseling, job development/placement, a wide variety of community and social programs, mortgage and emergency loans, English language libraries for both children and the visually impaired, and an outreach program for homebound seniors. AACI brings the community together with activities such as group travel, July Fourth/Canada Day picnics and Thanksgiving celebrations. AACI promotes activities to enhance the quality of life of North Americans, and is a strong advocate when issues arise that can impact their lives in Israel.

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Since its inception in 1990, Chabad's Children of Chernobyl (CCOC) has worked to save the lives of children affected by radiation from the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. CCOC evacuates children from the contaminated areas of Belarus and Ukraine and brings them to Israel. In Israel, the children live on specially designed campuses where they receive superb medical care and an exceptional education. A staggering 90% of the children evacuated are in need of immediate medical care. Once in Israel, they, therefore, receive daily medical treatment. They are provided with wholesome diets, psychological counseling, and most importantly tender loving care.

CCOC has evacuated more than 2,300 children on 73 rescue missions and brought them to Israel. In addition, CCOC has spearheaded a number of life-saving and live-sustaining initiatives for the benefit of children remaining in the contaminated regions. Through extensive, ongoing public relations and educational efforts, CCOC keeps the plight of these children in the public eye to ensure that they are not forgotten.

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EMUNAH has been responding to the needs of the people of Israel for over 70 years, providing vital services for the young and old through a network of 250 social welfare and educational programs throughout every corner of the country.

EMUNAH cares for Israel's disadvantaged children and families, providing a safe haven for over 1,000 abused and neglected children in EMUNAH's 5 children's residential homes, educational opportunities in the EMUNAH network of schools and vocational programs, caring for young children in135 day care centers and nurseries, serving Israel's elderly with senior citizen centers and meals-on-wheels programs, and maintaining vital crisis counseling centers.

After the families from Gush Katif were evacuated, EMUNAH immediately stepped in to provide them with urgent day care and counseling services. EMUNAH continues to provide services to the beleaguered families.

With chapters throughout the United States, and in 30 countries worldwide, EMUNAH is helping to build a strong Israel, one family, one child at a time.

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Israel's firefighters are among the world's best. They provide the first response to any terror attack, deal with hazardous materials incidents, serious traffic accidents and fires in residential, industrial and forest areas. They face great dangers to save lives and protect the property of all citizens of Israel.
Because of economic difficulties facing the country in recent years, drastic government budget cuts have been implemented, leaving the Fire & Rescue Services without funds for new equipment and facilities.
"Friends of Israel Firefighters" was established in March 2003 by a group of concerned citizens to address this urgent need. Our aim is to increase awareness of the wonderful work done by our firefighters, and to raise funds for the purchase of equipment, ranging from fire engines to new fire stations to protective gear. With the generous help of our supporters, we are making a meaningful contribution to the Fire & Rescue Services of Israel.

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Since 1993, the Gush Etzion Foundation has worked to support and strengthen Gush Etzion and its residents while raising public awareness about the history and heritage of the region. An independent, non-profit organization, the Foundation approaches donors in Israel and overseas, keeping them updated about ongoing needs and new initiatives in the area.
The Foundation funds the following projects:
-Providing financial aid and holiday food packages for needy families
-Funding and furnishing schools and other educational projects
-Creating and equipping playgrounds and parks
-Purchasing and maintaining rescue teams and security equipment
-Financing Gush Etzion heritage projects

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Israel is in the midst of a battle for public opinion - waged primarily via the media. To ensure Israel is represented fairly and accurately, HonestReporting monitors the media, exposes cases of bias, and effects change through education and action. When media bias occurs, our worldwide base of 130,000 subscribers takes action by contacting news agencies directly. Media outlets, correspondents, and editors are held accountable for biased reporting and are becoming more aware of the need for factual, impartial and fair reporting. Since 2000, HonestReporting has prompted hundreds of apologies, retractions, and revisions from news outlets around the world, and strengthened the identity and knowledge of those subscribers who join us in making a difference.

Why is the struggle for media fairness so important? The media sways public opinion, which directly affects foreign policy towards Israel, and in turn the lives of her citizens. One person alone may not impact this struggle, but thousands united can...

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ILAN-Israel Foundation for Handicapped Children is a registered non-profit organization that was founded in 1952 as a consequence of the polio epidemic of the 1950's. Over the years, ILAN has widened its services and is now taking care of the physically disadvantaged that suffer from cerebral palsy (CP) and other neuromuscular disabilities.

ILAN has 41 branches all over Israel that are in constant contact with the disabled and represent a channel of information and assistance for this population and its special needs. ILAN provides services such as a network of kindergartens, special schools and vocational training centers, sheltered workshops, rehabilitation and occupation units, residential homes for adults, as well as social centers and sports facilities.

The majority of ILAN's budget comes from donations by individuals and institutions in Israel and abroad that identify with the organization's objectives. ILAN is a registered voluntary organization which acts under the governmental legislation of non-profit organizations in Israel, in the US, Canada, France and the UK.

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More than 100 years ago, Jewish National Fund set out to achieve its goal of purchasing land that would become the State of Israel. Since that time, JNF has acted on behalf of Jewish people throughout the world to meet Israel's most pressing needs. Today, through Blueprint Negev, JNF is working to develop 25 new communities in the southern desert within the next five years. Help us make the desert bloom.

JNF has planted over 240 million trees, built over 180 dams and reservoirs, developed over 250,000 acres of land, created more than 1,000 parks throughout Israel and educated students around the world about Israel and the environment. In addition, over the past decade, JNF has increased its water resources to furnish water to more than 1.2 million Israelis.

As the caretaker of the land of Israel on behalf of its owners--Jewish people everywhere, JNF will be there to improve the quality of life for all Israelis through the next century and beyond.

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Founded in 1989 by community leaders and social workers in New York and Jerusalem, Just One Life -or Nefesh Achat B'Yisrael -provides counseling and financial support for pregnant women in Israel who are confronted with financial, emotional or medical difficulties, and are at risk to terminate their pregnancy.

Just One Life's professional staff develops a relationship with each individual and responds to their needs. Each woman brings a personal and often heart-rending history of difficulties and deprivation. Poverty, unemployment, low income, and medical conditions are factors that regularly impact the lives of our clients.

The founders envisioned an organization providing support to mothers and families, thereby facilitating the growth and strengthening of the Jewish family. Just One Life has no political agenda - it simply offers help to those in need. The organization has developed into a national resource for pregnant women in crisis, and celebrates the milestone of 7,000 children born with its help.

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Since its establishment, One Family has provided over $13 million in assistance to victims of terrorism. We care for those who have lost loved ones, those who can no longer work, and those who simply need to know that many still care and feel the pain of the victims. During these difficult times, it is imperative that we come together to form a supportive family.

Founded in 2001, One Family has become the largest non-profit organization in Israel providing assistance to the more than 2,500 families affected by terrorism. We are helping families rebuild their shattered lives. Our organization offers programming and activities to care for the needs of victims as they progress through their rehabilitation. Assistance takes the form of financial, material and legal aid, emotional assistance, and programs providing social and therapeutic opportunities for victims to aid in their recuperation.

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Discovering that a child has cancer turns a family's entire world upside down in ways that cannot be expressed in words. It is a veritable emotional and physical earthquake, something that 'outsiders' cannot comprehend. In addition to the physical suffering, cancer-stricken children are cut off from friends and school. The accompanying distress and fear take an enormous emotional and economic toll on the whole family. Zichron Menachem was founded in 1990 to ease the suffering of young cancer patients and their families. Zichron Menachem provides solutions to a wide range of problems from the moment the disease is discovered including helping parents shoulder all of the difficulties that await them. The Children's Bridge of Zichron Menachem financially supports the work of Zichron Menachem in Israel.

We offer a ray of light in the children's sea of suffering and pain. Our services and activities bolster these children emotionally and give them the added strength necessary to keep fighting and beat this terrible disease.

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The Jerusalem Dental Center for Children, provides high quality dental and preventive care at subsidized fees to families throughout Jerusalem and all over Israel. Our goal is to give children from poor families the dental care they deserve. Over 200,000 patients have had their self esteem and smiles restored by the superb care provided by the clinic in its 22 years of operation.
Today, our 30-member staff treats more than 12,000 children and adults a year, at discounts of up to 80 percent or more off standard private practice fees. With appointment waiting times of 3-4 months, it became imperative for the clinic to expand and modernize its facilities, a dream that became a reality in the summer of 2006. It is the generous support over the years that made possible the clinic's expansion and modernization. It is the ongoing support that will drive the clinic's continued success and bring more smiles to the children of Israel.

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Vaad Harabanim L'Inyanei Tzedaka, also known as Vaad Harabbanim, founded by Gedolei Hador, has established special funds which care for those in need. Assistance is provided to support widows and orphans, rehabilitate broken families, help children in distress, aid those enduring abject poverty, and assist the desperately ill. The Vaad tends to every type of sorrow and pain with no distinction made on the basis of community, affiliation, or life-style. Vaad Harabbanim has become the wheel of fortune and salvation for tens of thousands of tragic cases annually.

Each request for aid is carefully examined and reviewed to ensure honesty and transparency. Special committees are appointed to investigate cases, and every detail regarding the veracity of information is confirmed and checked. With no overhead or administrative expenses deducted at source, the Vaad ensures that donors' hard-earned money is being utilized for the purpose that it was intended. After several years of activity, and with much dedication, the Vaad has helped over 46,000 needy individuals.

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Yad Sarah is Israel's predominant volunteer-staffed organization, providing a vital array of compassionate health and home care services for people of all ages. Yad Sarah's free services are delivered by over 6,000 volunteers in more than 100 branches, and bring hope and help to the frail elderly, the homebound, victims of terror attacks and children with special needs.

Though best known for lending durable medical and rehabilitative equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches and oxygen machines, Yad Sarah volunteers drive the injured to medical appointments, help adults and children recover and restore independent functioning in our Day Rehabilitation centers, provide in-home geriatric dental care and advocate for victims of elder abuse. More than 380,000 people received help last year.

As Yad Sarah receives no government assistance, volunteers help Yad Sarah use every donation right where it is needed now: service.

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