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HELPING THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL SINCE OCTOBER 7

On October 7, 2023, Israel and our Jewish world were shocked when the unthinkable happened and terrorists attacked Israel’s south, brutally murdering over 1,200 people – mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, grandparents - and causing widespread devastation and heartbreak. Today, the war continues on two fronts, hostages remain captive or found murdered, and no one is without a circle of pain.

Our Build Together plan for the South and our Reimagine plan for the North leverage our vast philanthropic investments made prior to October 7 to lead rebuilding efforts in Israel’s North and South. In partnership with the people of Israel, we will create secure, beautiful havens for the residents of displaced communities to return home to and entice new residents to join.

From bomb shelters and resilience centers to quality-of-life projects and critical infrastructure development, Jewish National Fund-USA is addressing the physical and psychological needs of Israelis living on Israel's northern and southern frontiers.

We were there yesterday, we are there today, and we will be there tomorrow.

BUILD TOGETHER

Build Together is a comprehensive and bold strategic initiative to rebuild southern Israeli communities in the Israel Envelope –communities on the border with Gaza – and provide the infrastructure and quality of life needed to allow residents to feel safe coming home as well as grow the population.

REIMAGINE

Since October 8, 2023 – the day after the worst atrocity inflicted upon the Jewish people since the Holocaust – Hezbollah launched a steady stream of missiles and drones at communities in the north, forcing the evacuation of nearly 120,000 residents who are scattered from Eilat to Tiberias. Some were officially evacuated, some left voluntarily, and some have not been able to leave and are still living there. Each missile is destroying a home or threatening a life.

We have been with them every step of the way and now we need to let them know we will always be with them.

Despite these harrowing challenges, Jewish National Fund-USA continues to build the North. And reimagining for tomorrow we believe in life and hope. Thanks to your unwavering generosity, we are able to provide critical support to those affected by the ongoing conflict. Here’s how your impact is making a difference:

Supporting Evacuated Families

Your contributions allow us to deliver essential aid through our regional partners, including:

• Psychological therapy for distressed individuals and families grappling with the trauma of war.

• Meeting basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing.

• Offering activities for children and families to provide comfort and resilience.

• Supporting impacted small businesses, helping them stay afloat amid the turmoil.

Enhancing Security

Your support has allowed us to provide 150 bomb shelters to protect residents in harm’s way, with 40 additional shelters on the way.

Fire and Rescue Services

In partnership with Israel’s Fire and Rescue Services, we are establishing Emergency Response Centers – which include fire, rescue, and civil defense – to respond to the immediate crisis, including ongoing brushfires caused by missile impacts.

Hope for Tomorrow

Even in these difficult times, we remain committed to building a future full of hope for Israel’s north. This includes:

• Even with missiles reigning down, we continue building the Kiryat Shmona Medical Center, which will serve as a critical lifeline for the community. Our building today, brings hope for tomorrow.

• Investing in the future through the Galilee Culinary Institute, where we will open in February. We need to raise scholarship money to offer soldiers a 6-month culinary class to begin a new career, and to offer children cooking therapy sessions.

• Margalit Food-Tech Innovation Center, and new housing site construction.

• Providing job placement programs through the Lauder Employment Center to ensure future opportunities.

• Offering support packages for soldiers and evacuated families which are also helping keep small businesses open

• Mobilizing thousands of Jewish National Fund-USA volunteers who stand ready to help rebuild, just as we have done for the Otef communities.

Your support ensures that while the people of Israel’s north endure this ongoing battle, they are not alone. Together, we are protecting lives today and building a brighter tomorrow for these resilient communities.