Yad Eliezer, food for low-income families, Israel
Yad Eliezer is a Jerusalem-based organization that provides food for approximately 2,500 low-income families in several Israeli cities. Much of the food is donated and prepared by volunteers; other sources include surplus produce and slightly damaged products donated by industry and the government, as well as food purchased at substantial discounts. In 2001, Targum Shlishi provided funding that made it possible for large jars of honey to be added to 1,000 packages distributed to families for Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year). According to tradition, eating apples dipped in honey at Rosh Hashanah assures a sweet year to come. In 2002 Targum Shlishi helped to fund the purchase of 36,000 kilos of first-quality potatoes that were distributed in 20 kilo bags to 1,800 families.

Betovat Rachel, free-loan fund, Israel
Established by Targum Shlishi in conjunction with other organizations, Betovat Rachel offers interest-free installment loans to individuals experiencing temporary financial difficulties. A portion of the fund is earmarked for the Breslover Hasidim in the Israeli city of Safed. In its first year, the fund extended approximately 40 loans.

Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO), Florida branch
Founded in 1920, WIZO is a well-established international organization dedicated to serving the needs of women in Israel and promoting Jewish education in Israel and throughout the world. The organization is large, with more than 50 federations and 250,000 volunteer members throughout the world. It has established and runs a host of programs in Israel, where it has worked steadily to advance the status of women. WIZO provides services including day care centers, schools, youth villages, legal advice bureaus, shelters for battered women, centers for the prevention and treatment of violence in the family, emergency hot lines for battered women, and services for single parent families. Targum Shlishi’s funding was directed to WIZO’s violence prevention programs. www.wizo.org

One Voice: Jewish Women for Israel, JOFA, New York City
For description, see Women’s Issues.

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