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Supporting
Israeli Communities
Terrorized By Hamas

On October 7, 2023, Israel was attacked by Hamas terrorists who massacred and kidnapped hundreds of civilians. Communities around Gaza are devastated - not only by the loss of lives but also by the burning and looting of people's homes. Otef Fund was established to support the rebuilding of these communities.

Why donate through us:

  • We are working directly with the people in the communities* who have immediate needs to keep these communities safe and functioning.

  • 100% of the funds get to the people in the communities (no bureaucracy)

  • The funds get transferred to the communities once a week.

  • US-based non-profit organization approved for tax deduction by the IRS (see details below) 

*To learn more about the people you are supporting, check out the status call we had with Yftach Gapner, who is currently running the communities' emergency HQ, and also shares his incredible survival story. 

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About Otef Fund

Otef fund was established by Israelis and Jewish Americans in order to support the rebuilding and restoration of the settlements around the Gaza Strip. We are working directly with local groups in Israel who are doing this holy work in Israel.

 

There are no complex bureaucracies and hence the donations will be used only for rebuilding and restoration of settlements.

 

If each of us donates even a small amount of $1,000 or a few thousand we can very quickly transfer hundreds of thousands of dollars straight to the people who desperately need it.

 

Otef in Hebrew means surrounding, and that region in Hebrew is called Otef-Aza, the area surrounding the Gaza Strip. but it also means to wrap or embrace, and this is what we would like to do, to wrap them with our love through our donations. לעטוף את העוטף

 

The funds are collected through spotfund, an established and secure crowdfunding platform. 

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us using our email address.

Can I get a tax credit for my donation?

The Funds are collected and transferred through "Open Gates" a nonprofit organization based in Central FL, that is approved by the IRS:

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The IRS site states: 
Organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions. Users may rely on this list in determining deductibility of their contributions.

The Deductibility code is : PC (Public Charity)

Open Gates
5827 Bear Lake Circle
Forest City FL 32703 

Tax ID: 52-2265902

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