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Supporting our Ramah Family in Israel
As Camp Ramah in the Poconos, our hearts in the east as we stand in unwavering solidarity and prayer for the State of Israel, and the protection of our Ramah family in combat and at home.
In these moments of helplessness, we look for ways to take action. There are many organizations in the US and Israel raising funds, and we have compiled this webpage as a central resource for the Ramah community looking to help.
Additional resources to be added can be sent to tobia@ramahpoconos.org.
You can also find more donation links, online community events, and resources on the National Ramah Website (link below).
Foundations close to our Ramah hearts
The Michael Levin Lone Soldier Foundation
Jewish Federation or Great Philadelphia: Philly Stands with Israel Fund
Crowd-sourced Donation Links
The following is a growing list of grassroots donation links provided by the Ramah community IN israel to send money directly to people on the ground, either to provide supplies and equipment for soldiers in reserve units, or support to communities devastated by Hama's attack. Even the smallest donation can make a difference.
DONATE >>>> David Mkhitar's Brigade - life saving equipment
David’s (Rosh Chadar '21-'23) brigade urgently needs life saving military equipment: Bullet proof Vests, helmets and tactical uniforms. We found a local supplier which could provide us with this very expensive equipment immediately. You may donate through the Stand with Israel organization link above. Choose to donate in US dollars and receive a 501(c)3 receipt.
Send an honoree an e-card and click on it and fill out ‘in honor of- David Mkhitar’ and send it to his email (davidmkhitar@gmail.com).
The option to fill in his email address will appear once you click ‘next’ on this first screen as shown here. Please make sure you do NOT skip this step, as sending the e-card is the way to find your donation and allocate it specifically towards David’s brigade.
DONATE >>>> Paratrooper's Reserver Unit: Adam Steinberg (Ramah Poconos Staff Alum)
Adam Steinberg, past staff member an now Company Sergeant Major for the 3rd Platoon, 9263 Brigade, Paratroopers reserve duty. He oversees logistics, ranging from socks to heavy artillery and everything in between. Heading into their fourth week of duty, and stationed on the northern border with Lebanon and are performing maneuvers in the area, they have incurred out of pocket expenses for transportation, gear and supplies between locations and run critical errands. Any donation helps offset these costs.
DONATE >>>> Golani 51 Regiment - Gaya Peled's (Mishlachat 2023) Unit
There is a lack of combat equipment, the donations approved by the Israeli Personnel Directorate and and conducted in front the regiment commanders.
DONATE >>>> Kibbutz Be'eri
Support the survivors of Kibbutz Be'eri (fund set up by the Kibbutz)
DONATE >>>> Sayeret Golani (reserve unit)
From Yael Singer, Mishlachat 2023. Please write in message box “for Sayeret Golani” and email/whatsapp (dannysinger65@gmail.com or +972508433032) the receipt you receive automatically to the email address that you submit.
DONATE >>>> Garin Tzabor Lone Soldiers
DONATE >>>> Israel Democracy HQ
Donations for assisting soldiers and civilians near the Gaza border with medical and military, supplies, Food, Logisicial support, and housing for the survivors.
These links are provided for your information and convenience, and are not connected with Camp Ramah in the Poconos.
Resources
These are links to articles that can help families manage the trauma they and their children may be facing: