Boots for Israel is a cornerstone organization within the Chamal Association, a coalition of post-Oct. 7 charities that have raised and distributed millions of dollars in gear, equipment and essential supplies to soldiers, security teams and civilians in Israel.
Every day is a busy day for our volunteers, but Dec. 10 was particularly hectic for Boots for Israel! While the media focused on peace talks, our volunteers knew that the war was far from over. On that day, they managed to transport nearly 1,000 pairs of boots to Israel.
That morning, 350 pairs of boots were shipped from JFK, followed by hundreds more on a flight from Newark (a big thank you to our partners at BC Lev Echad). Not to be outdone, our partners at Chabad of Coconut Grove in Florida helped us send 26 duffel bags of boots out of Miami International Airport the same day.
How does this happen? It’s simple: when Jews come together to stand shoulder to shoulder with our chayalim, incredible things happen. Anyone can get involved, whether by hosting a boot-packing event or helping deliver boots from our Brooklyn warehouse to various packing centers. For more information about volunteering, contact [email protected].
And we definitely need your help! In December alone, Boots for Israel received over 11,000 requests from chayalim, all of which are verified by our team in Israel. We work tirelessly to procure boots in the right color and size to meet the demand. Once shipped to Israel, the boots are received at our Modi’in warehouse and distributed to hundreds of IDF bases across the country.
Since its founding by Yakir Wachstock on Oct. 11, 2023, Boots for Israel has worked relentlessly to ensure every soldier has the boots they need to walk, run, fight and protect the land of Israel. To date, we have sent over 73,000 pairs of boots and are currently fulfilling over 9,000 open requests as the fighting continues.
Frequently, Boots for Israel is resupplying boots to reservists who are on their second, third or even fourth tour of duty. Our partners also supply these brave chayalim with helmets, vests and other critical gear.
As we celebrate Chanukah and we reflect on the miracles of the holiday, consider connecting with Boots for Israel and joining in the modern-day miracles that our chayalim experience daily.
Having trouble finding the perfect gift for someone special? Here’s a great idea: buy a pair of boots for a chayal — or for two or three! By donating boots, you’re not only giving a meaningful gift to a soldier who is still fighting for all of us, but also performing a tremendous mitzvah for the tzedaka you are contributing.
The Chamal Association is a coalition of organizations including the Israel Chesed Center, BC Lev Echad, Boots for Israel, Lev LaChayal, Unit 11741, and Israel Magen Fund. Together, we’ve been at the forefront of engaging local communities to support the war effort. Since October 2023, these organizations have raised and distributed millions of dollars in gear, equipment and other essential supplies to soldiers, security teams and civilians in Israel.
For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to provide critical equipment, visit linktr.ee/israelnow.
