Kehillat Yedidya welcomes all contributions which help support our varied activities. Donations can be made to the Kehilla’s General Fund, or to the Charity Fund (Kupat Tzedakah) of the synagogue. Donations in shekels or foreign currencies are tax-deductible in Israel under paragraph 46a of the Mas Hachnasa (Income Tax Authority) by-laws.
How does one donate to the general fund of the kehilla?
1. By bank transfer:
Ubank (26), Branch (288), Account 409369306 (or 369306), Kehillat Yedidya
Please send the transfer confirmation notice and your details (name, email address) to the office by email to [email protected] so that we can issue you a receipt.
2. By Paypal (through Paypal account or a credit card), click on the following link:
3. By check:
Send a check made out to Kehillat Yedidya to the office (P.O.Box 53589, Jerusalem 9342155) and indicate that it is for the Kehilla.
4. By credit card:
Press on this link
OR call the office 02-6790540 and provide credit card details.
5. US tax deductible contributions may be made by writing a US dollar check payable to PEF Israel Endowment Funds. Indicate on the comment line that it is for “Kehillat Yedidya – 580034213”, and mail it to the PEF office in New York at the following address.Please email us at [email protected] indicating that the check was sent to PEF so we can track it. You will receive a tax deductible receipt from PEF.
PEF Israel Endowment Funds, Inc.
630 Third Avenue, RM 1500
New York, NY 10017
See PEF website for more details.
How does one donate to the charity fund?
1. By doing a bank transfer to:
Bank Hapoalim (12), Derech Hevron Branch (748), Account Number 444211, Kehillat Yedidya
Please send the transfer confirmation notice and your details (name, email address) to the office by email to [email protected] so that we can issue you a receipt.
2. By Paypal (through Paypal account or a credit card), click on the following link:
3. By check:
Make out check to “Kehilat Yedidya – Kupat Tzedaka” and send it to the office of the Kehilla (P.O.Box 53589, Jerusalem 9342155) with a note designating it as a donation to Kupat Tzedaka.
About The Yedidya Charity Fund
What do we give?
– Grants
– Purchasing Credits (tlushim)
– Interest-free loans
To whom do we give?
– People referred from Social-Services in Southern Jerusalem
– Referrals from other organizations
– Referrals from members of the Kehillah
– Non-profits (Amutot) active in the neighborhood
– Special projects
For what do we give?
– Basic needs (electricity, water, gas, rent)
– Medical expenses
– School books
– Day-care and day-camps
– Special events
– Special projects
– Emergencies
How do we decide?
– The Charity Fund meets monthly
– Requests are discussed at meetings and decisions are made by consensus
How does one turn to the Kehillat Yedidya Charity Fund?
– Requests in writing may be delivered to the fund by way of the Kehillat Yedidya office or directly to one of the members of the Charity Fund listed below.
Questions about Kupat Tzedaka activities may be directed to any of the committee members: Dorit Meijers (673-2884), Ellie Shimon-Render (673-3488), Mindy Schimmel (673-7541), Bobbie Silberklang (678-2565), Judith Mekler (050-8573758).