Repairing the World,
One Life at a Time.
Shema Yisrael, Inc. brings humanitarian aid, Jewish education, and hope to communities across the globe — guided by the timeless call of mutual responsibility and caring.
"Hear, O Israel" — these words have united our people for millennia. Today, they call us to act.
Shema Yisrael, Inc. was founded on the belief that every Jewish life has infinite worth, and that our shared responsibility to one another transcends borders, languages, and circumstance. We work where the need is greatest — delivering food, medicine, education, and dignity to those who need it most.
Our Story
Four Pillars of Sacred Work
The Scale of Our Reach
"For the first time in years, my grandchildren are learning Hebrew. Shema Yisrael gave them back their heritage — and gave me back my hope."
— Miriam, 78, Odessa, Ukraine
When conflict forced Miriam's family from their home, they lost nearly everything. But through Shema Yisrael's emergency relief program and community education initiative, her grandchildren found their way to a Jewish school — and Miriam found a community that cared for her.
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In Jewish tradition, the act of giving — tzedakah — is not charity. It is justice. When you give to Shema Yisrael, you are fulfilling a sacred obligation and joining a chain of care that stretches back generations.
Shema Yisrael, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.