Since Oct. 11, 2023, four days after the outbreak of the war, Boots for Israel, a totally volunteer organization founded by Yakir Wachstock, has been working tirelessly to provide the IDF with much-needed combat boots. To date, BFI has donated an excess of 80,000 pairs of boots, mainly to the more than 350,000 reservists called into duty on Oct. 7. But, with the war continuing, the demand for new boots remains high with over 15,000 orders waiting to be fulfilled.
To meet this growing need, Boots for Israel will be hosting an online charity auction through April 23. This charity auction will feature historical treasures linked to Israel’s soldiers and pioneers. All proceeds will go directly to Boots for Israel to support their ongoing efforts.
The auction will offer a wide range of objects with deep historical and sentimental value. Curated by a team of experts, the items include artwork, Judaica, antiques, coins, and much more. Each piece has been carefully selected to highlight its connection to Israel’s rich history. The best part? Every piece comes with a 100% authenticity guarantee, ensuring that purchases are not only meaningful, but also a true collector’s item.
The process for participating in the auction is simple. Once you place a bid, you’ll receive an automated email confirmation. If you are outbid, you’ll be notified, giving you the opportunity to place another bid. The auction is conducted in a silent and blind format, meaning that bidders’ information remains confidential. For those who win, they will receive an email with a link to make their donation, which will be equal to the final bid amount.
The proceeds from the auction will go directly toward supporting Boots for Israel, helping to provide more boots for IDF soldiers who are putting their lives on the line to protect the Jewish people. By participating in the auction, the Jewish community is not just purchasing unique items, they’re contributing to the safety and well-being of Israel’s soldiers.
Curio Auctions, the host of this event, specializes in charity auctions and offers pro-bono services to Jewish nonprofits, helping them raise funds and engage supporters. For those who know of a worthy cause that could benefit from an auction, Curio encourages them to reach out and learn more about how they can assist.
Don’t miss this opportunity to support a great cause while acquiring one-of-a-kind artifacts that tell the story of Israel’s history.
Among the objects to be auctioned are:
- A pair of combat boots worn during Israel’s War of Independence.
- A chalitza shoe, used by Eastern European rabbinical courts in the mid-19th century.
- A 1948 booklet for IDF soldiers with segula prayers from an old Kabbalah manuscript.
- IDF periscope for armored vehicles.
- The first IDF Pesach Haggadah from 1948.
- A 1920 Czech Passover Seder plate.
- A 1938 Jewish community winter rescue Pesach Haggadah printed in Nazi Germany
- A WWII Jewish Brigade Soldier afikomen matzah pouch from 1943.
Coins minted during the Bar Kochba revolt.
For more information or to place a bid, visit www.curioauctions.com/boots. For those who don’t want to bid but would like to donate, visit bootsforisrael.com. Alternatively, checks can be made out to Young Israel of Holliswood (please note in the memo “For Boots for Israel”). Young Israel of Holliswood is a 501(c)(3).
Thank you for supporting Boots for Israel. Am Yisrael Chai!
