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Keren haYesod – United Israel Appeal (Hebrew: קרן היסוד, literally "The Foundation Fund") is the official fundraising organization for Israel the world over (apart from the US), with campaigns in 45 countries.1 Its work is carried out in accordance with the Keren haYesod Law-5716, passed by the Knesset in January 1956, granting the organization a unique fundraising status. It is a registered corporation of the State of Israel . One of Israel’s three “National Institutions”, Keren haYesod works in close coordination with the Government of Israel and the Jewish Agency for Israel to further the national priorities of the State of Israel. In response to the major challenges facing Israel today, Keren Hayesod’s mission, carried out in partnership with the global Jewish community, focuses on three main areas: • Strengthening Israeli society through social and educational programs, particularly in the periphery and development towns • Facilitating aliyah and absorption • Furthering Jewish- Zionist education in the Diaspora2
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The opening as it stood in 2010
Keren Hayesod – United Israel Appeal ( , literally "The Foundation Fund") is the central fundraising organization for Israel , with operations in 45 countries. The work of Keren Hayesod is carried out in accordance with the Keren Hayesod Law, 5716-1956, passed by the Knesset in January 1956. It is a registered corporation of the State of Israel.
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( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Binyan Hamosadot Haleumiyim, Keren Hayesod, 48 King George Street , Rehavia, Jerusalem Keren haYesod – United Israel Appeal ( , literally "The Foundation Fund") is an official fundraising organization for Israel with branches in 45 countries. Its work is carried out in accordance with the Keren haYesod Law-5716, passed by the Knesset in January 1956, granting the organization a unique fundraising status. It is a registered corporation of the State of Israel . One of Israel’s three “National Institutions,” Keren Hayesod works in coordination with the Government of Israel and the Jewish Agency for Israel to further the national priorities of the State of Israel.
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023
Official fundraising organization for Israel Binyan Hamosadot Haleumiyim, Keren Hayesod, 48 King George Street , Rehavia, Jerusalem Keren Hayesod – United Israel Appeal ( , literally "The Foundation Fund") is an official fundraising organization for Israel with branches in 45 countries. Its work is carried out in accordance with the Keren haYesod Law-5716, passed by the Knesset in January 1956, granting the organization a unique fundraising status. It is a registered corporation of the State of Israel . One of Israel's three “National Institutions,” Keren Hayesod works in coordination with the Government of Israel and the Jewish Agency for Israel to further the national priorities of the State of Israel.
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The opening as it stood in 2025
Official fundraising organization for Israel Binyan Hamosadot Haleumiyim, Keren Hayesod, 48 King George Street , Rehavia, Jerusalem Keren Hayesod – United Israel Appeal ( Hebrew : קרן היסוד , literally "The Foundation Fund") is an official fundraising organization for Israel with branches in 45 countries. Its work is carried out in accordance with the Keren haYesod Law-5716, passed by the Knesset in January 1956, granting the organization a unique fundraising status. It is a registered corporation of the State of Israel . One of Israel's three "National Institutions," Keren Hayesod works in coordination with the Government of Israel and the Jewish Agency for Israel to further the national priorities of the State of Israel.
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official fundraising organization for israel with branches in 45 countries
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official fundraising organization for the state of israel
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