Uplifting children in Israel is a perfect gift for someone who has everything
Mazal Tov!
Donate in honor of someone special and send a beautiful personalized card!
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Give a gift that will lift their spirits and touch their heart
Imagine the smile on someone’s face when they learn that a life has been changed - in their name!
In honor of their birth, bar/bat mitzvah, wedding, or birthday, an orphaned child in Israel will receive hot meals, love from their dorm parents, schooling, and a place to call home.
Your gift paves the way to a child’s future and transforms Israel for the better. What more could anyone ask for?
Shari, New Jersey
More Ways to Make a Difference
Dedicate a day of learning
All of the children at Migdal Ohr will dedicate their day of Torah study in honor or memory of someone special and will recite their name during tefillah.
Sponsor Kaddish on a yarzeit
Elevate the memory of a loved one by having Rabbi Grossman, the teachers, and children at Migdal Ohr recite kaddish on their yartzeit.
Twin a bar/bat mitzvah or wedding
Make your celebration a true simcha by pairing with an orphaned couple or child celebrating the same milestone.
Learn more about your donation to Migdal Ohr
Migdal Ohr was established 50 years ago and is one of the largest and most impactful charities in Israel today.
There are over 10,000 children growing up today at Migdal Ohr and tens of thousands of alumni who are now leaders in their communities and society at large.
FAQs
Yes! American Friends of Migdal Ohr is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Our Federal Tax ID (EIN) Number is 13-3389558. You will receive a tax-deductible receipt after making your donation.
Migdal Ohr means “tower of light” in Hebrew and serves as a beacon of hope to thousands of orphaned and neglected children.
We serve over 10,000 children every year and raise them to become thriving, successful adults. Migdal Ohr gives children the support and education they need to overcome socio-economic barriers and realize their full potential.
Migdal Ohr was established in 1972 by Israel Prize Winner Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Grossman to ensure that each of Israel’s orphaned, abused, and neglected children would have a bright future, regardless of where they came from.
Decades later, we remain fervently committed to that mission and dedicated to strengthening Israel’s next generation from the ground up.
Today, Migdal Ohr’s network of services and programs provide everything from a child’s most basic needs - clothing, medical care, family structure, and emotional support - to education, vocational training, mentorship, and more.
We value each donation and want you to be able to see for yourself that your money is being invested efficiently and transparently. You can look into our 4 Star Charity Navigator Rating or delve into our Gold Star Transparency rating via Candid. All of our audited financials are posted on the Financials and Policies page of our website so you can see exactly how donations are allocated.
For more than 50 years, Migdal Ohr has had a major impact on Israeli society and has raised over 40,000 alumni that are now commanders in the army, parents, teachers, doctors, lawyers, business and religious leaders.
Our growth has been fueled by passionate supporters like you all over the world who are committed to ensuring that Migdal Ohr continues its work for 50 more years and beyond!
Say “Mazal Tov” with a beautiful gift that keeps on giving...
