Jewish Federations of North America have mobilized over $30 million in emergency response in the first four weeks of Operation Roaring Lion to support our brothers and sisters in Israel. Funds are supporting victims of terror, the displaced, vulnerable Israelis, reservists and their families, and those spending hours in shelters. They are powering mental health hotlines, matching volunteers with needs in the field, and strengthening resilience nationwide.
 

This figure does not include the tens of millions of dollars in funding that support the core emergency response capabilities of the Jewish Agency for Israel, JDC, and the dozens of partnerships between Jewish Federations and communities and kibbutzim across Israel, all of which also are being used to assist in this time of war.
  

“We are proud to make a difference in the lives of Israelis — those who have been displaced, who have lost loved ones, who need shelter, economic support, or other essential services,” said Gary Torgow, Chair of the Jewish Federations of North America. “The funding we have provided since October 2023 is at work alongside new resources being deployed now to meet evolving needs. We will always do whatever is necessary to support our brothers and sisters in Israel.” 
 

At the same time, Federations continue to assess and respond to emerging needs on the ground. For examples of Federations’ work on the ground click here.