ISRAEL CHAI FOUNDATION

Israel Chai Foundation is a US nonprofit (501c3) organization with an extensive network of Religious, communal, and charitable institutions catering to Jews from Israel and from abroad. 

WHO WE ARE

Israel Chai Foundation was established by Yossi & Hindel Swerdlov to create, assist and support various religious and social service projects in Israel.

OUR PROGRAMS:

SHULA’S LIBRARY – SHULA’S LIBRARY IS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE ENTIRE FAMILIES WITH A VAST SELECTION OF BOOKS, ACTIVITIES, AND CREATIVE OUTLETS THAT REFLECT TRADITIONAL JEWISH VALUES. IT IS A COMMUNITY JEWEL THAT INSPIRES VISITORS TO INTERACT AND GROW TOGETHER IN A WARM ENVIRONMENT OF DISCOVERY AND LEARNING.

SHABBAT HOSPITALITY – YOSSI & HINDEL HOST WEEKLY SHABBAT DINNERS FOR STUDENTS, LONE SOLDIERS, FAMILIES, AND GROUPS FROM ABROAD, ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF SHABBOS, FORM MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, AND GAIN INSPIRATION WHILE ENJOYING DELICIOUS HOME COOKING.

BAR & BAT MITZVAH PROGRAM – GUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION TO CONNECT DEEPLY WITH THEIR JEWISH HERITAGE THROUGH MEANINGFUL, JOYFUL, AND PERSONALIZED CEREMONIES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUNG BOYS AND GIRLS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, INSPIRATION, AND CONFIDENCE TO EMBRACE THEIR IDENTITY AND ENTER ADULTHOOD AS PROUD, RESPONSIBLE JEWISH LEADERS.

SOCIAL ASSISTANCE – PROVIDING VITAL YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, OFFERING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FOOD, AND ESSENTIAL AID TO HELP THEM LIVE WITH DIGNITY, STRENGTH, AND HOPE.

FUNDING

OUR MISSION & COMMITMENT – OUR ACTIVITIES ARE FINANCED ALMOST ENTIRELY THROUGH DONATIONS SOLICITED INTERNATIONALLY. ISRAEL CHAI FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO PROFESSIONALISM, ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSPARENCY, AND NEUTRALITY, ENSURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EVERY INITIATIVE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAXIMIZING THE IMPACT OF EVERY CONTRIBUTION, DIRECTING THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE PERCENTAGE OF FUNDS TO HELP THOSE IN NEED.