UJA Federation of New York invests NIS 40 million in support of front-line municipalities in Israel

• Published date: 16 April 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Itzik Shmuli, CEO of the UJA-Federation of New York in Israel, emphasized the organization's ongoing commitment during these turbulent times. "We are not stopping here. We will continue to support Israel's emergency needs in this difficult time," Shmuli stated

Further clarifying the Federation's motives and plans, Shmuli added, "As Israel fights for its home, we do not pause for a moment and continue to deliver tremendous aid to support emergency needs across the country. We are proud to lead the largest philanthropic effort since October 7, when our national home faced attacks. Alongside our unwavering support for the southern settlements and their residents, we have decided to expand our assistance to the northern front-line settlements by adding approximately NIS 40m. to the similar amount we have already invested there."

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