The month of Kislev is often referred to as the month of Nisim (Miracles). During this month we celebrate the miracle of Chanukah! As the scent of Jelly doughnuts and Latkes fills the air in neighborhoods across Israel, there is a sense of excitement and joy. From dreidel games, to presents, pastries, chocolate coins, and lighting the menorah, there is so much to anticipate!

But as Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, approaches, Israel faces unimaginable hardship. Our brave IDF soldiers and reservists risk everything to secure our homeland and bring our hostages back safely, while their families endure profound turmoil.

Since October 7th, over 12,000 wounded soldiers—active reservists who left their families to protect Israel—are now fighting for their lives in rehabilitation hospitals, with 1,500 suffering multiple injuries. Their families, filled with pain and worry, need urgent support.

THIS is where YOU come in, and THIS is why we are here!

Our mission at JAR is to ensure that the families of the IDF Reserve soldiers have basic food and necessities in order to feed their families and join in the celebration of the festival of lights!

Your help can be the light that sustains them. By sending Food Cards, you ensure these heroes and their families have food on the table and know their sacrifices are appreciated.

This Chanukah, let us shine the light of hope into their lives, honoring their courage and illuminating the holiday with gratitude and pride. Join us in supporting our soldiers and their families by donating Food Cards today! In the merit of your generosity and support for our IDF soldiers and their families may the light of Chanukah light up your homes and hearts with peace, strength, and joy!

Please donate Food Cards for needy families in Israel for the Chanukah holiday! For:

IDF soldiers,

Active IDF reserves, 

IDF Families,

Injured IDF soldiers

Highlights of the Food Card Program:

Recipients are chosen by local Ministry of Welfare offices based on specified criteria; many families work, but are struggling to make ends meet. Some lost their jobs, family sickness, economic hardships caused by the war on terror, death, etc.

Families receive pre-paid food debit cards accepted throughout Israel at any of the 400 Branches of Supersol, Blue Square National Supermarket, Machsanei HaShuk, Victory, and Yeinot Beitan chain stores, where they shop with dignity, and are able to buy foods of their choice.

Our Food Cards are pre programmed so that families can only purchase basic food and household products, and exclude any purchase of cigarettes, alcohol, clothing, cosmetics, electronics, or gourmet foods.

Food Cards are issued for six months and sometimes extended for another six months if there are extenuating circumstances, giving families time to adapt to their new economic situation and to learn how to live within their means.

Recipient families are overseen by their local welfare officers with additional oversight by the Jewish Assistance Fund, the Israeli arm of JAR.

Food Cards are programmed with different amounts based on donor specifications and recipient needs. 

Cards are issued throughout the year, including during war and holidays. Recipients come from all walks of life and from all over Israel with absolutely no discrimination, and include: orphans, single parent families, holocaust survivors, the elderly, soldiers of the IDF, and special needs children, etc.

Our administrative budget in Israel is covered by the rebates we receive from the national retailers so that 100% of your donation goes directly to feed needy families. There is NO warehouse and logistical fees spent to cover packaging and distribution costs as families receive their cards in the mail and then go shop like all other citizens.

With blessings for a bright and illuminating Festival of Lights!

With best wishes,

Thank you!

Happy Chanukah!

!תודה רבה וחג חנוכה שמח