Shared Society in Israel Giving Opportunities

Israeli society is made up of a multitude of diverse communities, cultures, social groups, and nationalities, with four main ‘tribes’—secular, ultra-Orthodox, Arab, and religious Zionist. These ‘tribes’ essentially lead parallel but disconnected lives: they live in separate towns, with varying degrees of access to education, employment opportunities, media sources, and infrastructure to connect them to one another. Government coalitions with members from these various sectors of society come together and dissolve, leaving efforts to govern collectively in limbo and repeatedly sending Israelis back to the polls. 

The Federation invests in partnerships with Israeli organizations that aim to change the social structure in Israel to be more equitable and integrated. We prioritize working with organizations that represent all facets of Israeli society and forge relationships based on belonging, mutual commitment, and ownership of a shared future. The work of our partners includes approaches such as community organizing, coalition-building, and cross-sector partnerships.  

Our colleagues in the Federation's Israeli office have deep knowledge of the Israeli NGO landscape and contributed to create this guide. These organizations were curated by our professional philanthropic advisors and informed by the organizations our donor-advised funds support. We encourage you to consider supporting these organizations as part of your giving strategy. 

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AJEEC-NISPED

Arab-Jewish Center for Empowerment, Equality and Cooperation (AJEEC-NISPED) is a joint team of Jews and Arabs working to advance social and economic justice for all of Israel’s residents. The organization focuses on community development among the Arab Bedouin residents of the Negev by creating meaningful partnerships between the Arab and Jewish populations. Founded in 2000, the organization works to promote sustainable development among communities in transition as a foundation for the establishment of prosperous and equal communities living in peace. To support AJEEC-NISPED, include this information with your grant recommendation: Donation for AJEEC-NISPED to be made to P.E.F. Israel Endowment Funds, Inc. (EIN: 13-6104086).

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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev sees diversity as a value for promoting excellence. The university works to tap the talent of all segments of society in Israel to create diverse and rich research and teaching spaces that build a common academic space while preserving the identity of its various components. BGU is committed to ensuring a sense of belonging and partnership, to promote discourse and dialog among the various factions of its communities, and to cultivate generations of graduates in the spirit of this vision. To support the BGU Office of Diversity and Inclusion, include this information with your grant recommendation: Americans for BGU, grant purpose Office of Diversity and Inclusion (EIN: 23-7270753)

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Co-Impact

Co-Impact empowers the largest companies in Israel to become diverse and inclusive workplaces and builds strong multi-sector partnerships to increase the number of Arab employees working in the private sector in Israel. Co-Impact believes that employment is a change agent for making Israel more equitable, fair, and tolerant. Today, they are working with 37 of the leading companies in the Israeli economy and are responsible for more than 4,500 quality employment placements. To support Co-Impact, include this information with your grant recommendation: Donation for Co-Impact to be made to Friends of Asor Fund USA, Inc. (EIN: 81-0757923).

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The Democratic Institute

The Democratic Institute spearheads social change through educational programs focusing on democratic culture in Israeli society. Their goal is to see Israeli society celebrate its diversity across all walks of life and they work to build a society based on justice and equality, using 4 main principles: dialog, participatory democracy, mutual responsibility between individuals and communities, and socially involved community. To support The Democratic Institute, include this information with your grant recommendation: Donation for The Democratic Institute to be made to P.E.F. Israel Endowment Funds, Inc. (EIN: 13-6104086).

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Dror Israel

Dror Israel's innovative education programs focus on building a just and equal society by providing opportunities for prolonged connection that create dialogue and understanding around shared values. They drive positive change by bringing together polarized segments of society in educational settings. Dror Israel is made up of 1,300 trained educators in 16 communities on the social and economic periphery. They run schools, a youth movement, educational training for law enforcement and the IDF, and national social justice initiatives, bettering the lives of 150,000 people every year, and supporting those in marginalized groups. To support Dror Israel, include this information with your grant recommendation: Donation for Dror Israel to be made to P.E.F. Israel Endowment Funds, Inc. (EIN: 13-6104086).

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Israeli Hope in Academia

Launched in 2016 by President of Israel Reuven Rivlin, Israeli Hope in Academia builds social partnerships to advance equity in higher education, the primary public space where Israel's diverse populations come together. By increasing diversity, representation, and cultural competence, preparing students for graduation and strengthening the link between academia and employment, Israeli Hope makes higher education the gateway to new opportunities and centers of influence in Israeli society. To support Rothschild Caesarea Foundation/ Israeli Hope in Academia, include this information with your grant recommendation: Donation for Rothschild Caesarea Foundation/ Israeli Hope in Academia to be made to JFNA (EIN 13-1624240).

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Jindas

Jindas was established to promote social mobility using physical and social urban regeneration processes, with an emphasis on Israel’s socio-geographic periphery. The organization initiates and leads inclusive, long-term rental housing projects, alongside an array of social services, based on a proven international model that creates cooperation between the public sector, the business sector, and civil society. To support Jindas, include this information with your grant recommendation: Donation for Jindas to be made to P.E.F. Israel Endowment Funds, Inc. (EIN: 13-6104086).

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KIEDF

The KIEDF Mixed Cities program aims to create more harmonious and prosperous communities by investing in businesses that bring economic opportunity to Jewish and Arab populations in Israel’s Mixed Cities. This program combines fair and affordable credit with business training and facilitation. Economic inclusion and opportunity are vital to reducing tensions in Israel’s Mixed Cities of Akko (Acre), Haifa, Jaffa (the southern quarter of Tel Aviv), Ramle, and Lod. The Federation is pleased to support KIEDF’s Mixed Cities program with both loan capital and grants for field operations including critical technical assistance for small business owners.

To recommend a grant to KIEDF Mixed Cities, include this information with your grant recommendation: Donation for KIEDF to be made to United Israel Appeal (EIN:13-1760102) 

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Ma'ase Center Association

Ma'ase is a national service initiative and training program with the mission of strengthening Israeli society through professional volunteerism and developing the next generation of civic leaders who are equipped to advance equal opportunity and social justice in Israel. With more than 10,000 alumni from all sectors in Israel, Ma’ase trains, places, and guides volunteers ages 18-21, using volunteerism as a tool for empowerment and "incubating" community activists and social leaders. To support Ma'ase Center Association, include this information with your grant recommendation: Donation for Ma’ase Center Association to be made to Friends of Asor Fund USA, Inc. (EIN: 81-0757923).

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Shaharit

Shaharit brings together Israelis from diverse ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds to create a new version of the Israeli political landscape. Shaharit is a synergistic mix of thinktank, leadership incubator, and community organizing hub that is nurturing a new social partnership among all of Israel’s communities, building a future rooted in the common good. To support Shaharit, include this information with your grant recommendation: Donation for Shaharit to be made to P.E.F. Israel Endowment Funds, Inc. (EIN: 13-6104086).

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Tebeka

Tebeka takes a multi-faceted approach to influencing justice and equality for Ethiopian-Israelis. Tebeka sets precedents in litigation and works with varied authorities and decision makers to implement solutions to create legal and social equality. Tebeka plays a lead role in proving to a new generation of Ethiopian-Israelis that Israel’s democratic processes work by battling discrimination. Its aim is to build the community’s resilience and capability and strengthen its social fabric. Tebeka achieves these outcomes by providing both legal aid and community empowerment programs. To support Tebeka, include this information with your grant recommendation: Donation for Tebeka to be made to Friends of Ethiopian Jews Inc. (EIN 06-1512486). 

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