It is a dilemma which we are all being faced with as more and more websites are being posted each day requesting money for the devastation our brothers and sisters are living through in Israel. In our minds each one tears at our heartstrings and it is necessary in some cases to verify their authenticity.

If one wants to be assured their money will go directly to help the victims of the milchama and the State of Israel we propose several organizations for which we can vouch, where the funds will be directed properly. This is not to say that there are not many other legitimate organizations.

The following are our suggestions, in alphabetical order. Please note that every organization has a website through which one can easily donate directly.

American Friends of Magen David Adom (866) 632-2763 afmda.org

American Friends of Meir Panim (877) 736-6283 meirpanim.org

Friends of the IDF (212) 244-3118 fidf.org

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey Israel Emergency Fund (201) 837-9090

Lev LaChayal American Friends of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah 166 Edgemont Place Teaneck

Lone Soldier Center [email protected]

Nahal Haredi Friends of Nahal Haredi 586 Sunderland Rd Teaneck

One Family Fund (646) 289-8600 onefamilyfundus.org

OU Emergency Campaign (212) 563-4000

United Hatzalah (732) 517-3659 israelrescue.org

Zaka (601) 460-1220