Created in response to the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks, the ORCF Israel Relief Fund will demonstrate solidarity with and provide humanitarian relief to Israel through tax-deductible donations to US-based non-profit organizations. The ORCF Israel Relief Fund will benefit a slate of well-established, expert relief organizations, which may change as needs evolve.
Initial partners include the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Israel Emergency Fund, which is prioritizing basic needs for impacted families, the elderly and homebound; cash grants for critical supplies; emergency medical services, supplies and equipment; evacuation assistance for communities under fire; and trauma relief for first responders, the injured and families whose relatives were directly impacted.
Many members will recognize another partner, The Isaiah Project, and its leader — former head of Christian-Judeo Relations for Israel and frequent guest at the Ocean Reef Chapel, David Nekrutman. The organization is on the ground helping in communities near the Gaza border directly impacted by missile attacks with basic needs, evacuation assistance, emergency response trauma packages, mourners’ tents and protective gear for first responders.
A third initial partner is the American Friends of Magen David Adom, the Israeli equivalent of the Red Cross, which operates blood drives and supports medical first responders providing lifesaving treatment in the midst of rocket attack and gunfire.
Congregation Ocean Reef contributions will be matched up to $150,000 by generous Ocean Reef members.
If you prefer to donate by check, please write “Israel” in the memo line and mail it to:
Ocean Reef Community Foundation
35 Ocean Reef Drive, Suite 148
Key Largo, FL 33037
