An investment in Ofanim represents a new paradigm in Israeli philanthropy, in which every dollar donated here in the US is matched by a donation in Israel.  Your generosity is leveraged and your gift achieves maximum impact in helping to secure Israel’s most important asset, its human resources.

Will You Join Us…

Will you join us in helping to ensure that the next generation of students is prepared to fulfill their enormous potential?  Your gift will allow you to make a big difference in a child’s life, and to envision a future outside of their small village.  The children of Israel need our involvement, and to sustain our impact, Ofanim needs your investment.





Please note that, in strict conformance with IRS guidelines, Friends of Ofanim does not accept contributions that are earmarked or required to be distributed to Ofanim or any other organization. The Directors of Friends of Ofanim have complete discretion and control over the ultimate disposition of any contributions received by the organization. While donors may suggest that their gifts be used for a specific purpose, these requests are non‐binding on Friends of Ofanim. This ensures that gifts made to Friends of Ofanim are tax‐deductible and that Friends of Ofanim fulfills its duties and obligations as a U.S.tax‐exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Code. Donors may make unrestricted contributions to Friends of Ofanim, and in these cases, the Directors will determine the manner in which contributed funds will be used.

  • Blog [08.19.2011]

    Extra, Extra! Ofanim in the WSJ!

    Ofanim’s work transforming communities in Israel’s periphery using innovative mobile classrooms received some exciting recognition in today’s national press coverage.

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  • Blog [07.25.2011]

    Next Up: FIRST Robotics!

    To inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills…

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  • Blog [04.14.2011]

    Ofanim Drives STEM Education to Beersheba Public Schools

    Ofanim’s mobile labs serve Beersheba’s public schools during class hours…

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  • Blog [04.04.2011]

    Haim Dahan Speaks at Jewish Funders Network 2011 about Raising Awareness in Education...

    As a way to bring you into the action from this year’s JFN, here’s a clip of Haim Dahan, presenting about “Strategic Investments in Israeli Education.”

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