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Jewish Projects

Your Bridge to Israel and the Jewish People

A global media and advocacy community connecting people around the world with Israel and the Jewish People.

  • Independent
  • Global
  • Based in Israel
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About

Who We Are

Jewish Projects is a global media and advocacy community connecting people around the world with Israel and the Jewish People.

Founded in 2014, we bring an independent perspective to the stories, challenges and ideas shaping Israel, the Jewish People and our world.

Through powerful visual storytelling, social media and emerging technologies, we reach audiences across the globe and build a community connected to Israel beyond the headlines.

Your Bridge to Israel and the Jewish People.

Impact

Global Impact

Followers
400,000+
Reached every month
Tens of millions
Monthly engagements
Millions
Joining our community
Tens of thousands
Posts published
40,000+
Over a decade of advocacy
Since 2014

Since 2014, Jewish Projects has been telling the story of Israel and the Jewish People to audiences around the world.

What we do

Our Advocacy

We use media, storytelling and technology to bring Israel and the Jewish People closer to audiences around the world.

  1. Fighting Antisemitism & Radical Islamist Extremism

    We confront antisemitism and radical Islamist extremism and examine their impact on Jewish communities, Israel and societies around the world.

    We reject any generalization about Islam or Muslims.

  2. Discover Israel Beyond the Headlines

    People. Nature. Culture. Sport. Innovation. Heritage. Everyday life.

  3. Israel After October 7

    Trauma. Rehabilitation. Resilience. Families. Rebuilding lives.

    Rebuilding lives: Phoenix Communities →

  4. Global Support for Israel

    Around the world, individuals, families, churches and communities of many backgrounds stand with Israel. We give them stories to share and a community to belong to.

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  • Post: Forever I stand with Israel
    Solidarity
  • Post: I love Israel
    Love for Israel
  • Post: Israel like you’ve never seen — the Dead Sea, the sea below sea level
    Discover Israel
  • Post: We will never forget and never forgive — the Nova festival memorial at sunrise
    October 7 Remembrance
  • Post: Evyatar David — 738 days in Hamas captivity, from captivity to life
    From Captivity to Life
  • Post: Hero — Lt. Col. Or Ben Yehuda, commander of the Caracal unit on October 7th
    Heroes
  • Post: In honor of IDF women
    IDF Women
  • Post: Miracle #7 — four heroes on flydubai flight FZ1073
    Human Stories
  • Post: Michael Douglas came to Israel and stood with Israel
    Cultural Giants
  • Post: Remember the beepers? Hezbollah certainly does.
    Security
  • Post: How much each U.S. state gives to Israel — join our first 100 partners
    Global Support
  • Post: Ohio election 2026 — where do the candidates stand on Israel?
    U.S. Elections
  • Post: Poland on building mosques in Europe and churches in Saudi Arabia
    Religious Freedom
  • Post: On that day, when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her — Zechariah 12:3
    Faith & Scripture
  • Post: Greater Israel map according to Genesis 15:18–21
    Biblical Borders
  • Post: Facts matter, history matters — a timeline from 1948 to 1987
    History & Context
  • Post: If you could say a few words to Benjamin Netanyahu, what would they be?
    Audience Engagement
  • Post: How do we build a strong Jewish identity as the school year begins?
    Jewish Education
  • Post: The lies keep growing, the truth stays the same
    Advocacy
  • Post: Whose money built these tunnels?
    Current Affairs
  • Post quiz: How many children does the average Israeli woman have?
    Interactive Quiz
  • Post: Maryland rejected anti-Israel politics
    Public Affairs
  • Post: Send prayers to Jerusalem — London is praying
    Call to Action
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Independent nonprofit

Phoenix Communities

Community-Based Rehabilitation for Israel’s Warriors and Their Families

Phoenix Communities is building a national network of supportive communities in Israel for IDF warriors and their families, focusing on trauma, resilience, rehabilitation and the power of community.

  • Community
  • Resilience
  • Rehabilitation
  • Study-based resilience
  • Complementary approaches
  • Community activities
National recovery begins with the rehabilitation of our warriors and their families.
Discover Phoenix Communities

Phoenix Communities is an independent Israeli Registered Nonprofit, No. 580-822-724, separate from Jewish Projects.

Free service

Western Wall Prayer

Send Your Prayer to Jerusalem — Free

A simple way for people around the world to send a personal prayer to the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Send Your Prayer

Western Wall Prayer is a separate prayer service linked from Jewish Projects.

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Partnerships

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Jewish Projects welcomes conversations with foundations, organizations, churches, philanthropists and strategic partners interested in expanding global support and understanding of Israel and the Jewish People.

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Leadership

Leadership

Chanan Ziderman, Founder & Chief Editor

Chanan Ziderman

Founder & Chief Editor

Chanan Ziderman is the Founder and Chief Editor of Jewish Projects. He studied for his undergraduate degree at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and served as a Major (Res.) in the IDF.

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His professional career spans marketing, advertising, public relations and communications, including managing the Media 88 advertising company. For the past 20 years, he has focused on development and fundraising in the nonprofit and social-impact sector, connecting people, communities and resources with initiatives that strengthen Israel and Israeli society.

He is also the Founder of Phoenix Communities.

Chanan is married to Revital and they have four children and a growing family of grandchildren.

Ron Amitai, Chief Technology Officer

Ron Amitai

Chief Technology Officer

Ron Amitai is the Chief Technology Officer of Jewish Projects. He studied at the Technion and served in the IDF Armored Corps.

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His professional background includes application engineering, algorithms, and the development and maintenance of advanced computing infrastructure.

What guides us

Our Principles

Technology helps us move faster. Human judgment determines what we say.

Independent Voice

We maintain an independent editorial perspective focused on Israel, the Jewish People and the issues shaping our world.

Facts & Credibility

We strive to build our content on credible information, responsible sourcing and careful editorial judgment.

Fighting Antisemitism & Extremism

We confront antisemitism and radical Islamist extremism while rejecting broad generalizations about religions or communities.

Israel Beyond the Headlines

We believe Israel’s story is bigger than conflict — it is also a story of people, culture, innovation, faith, resilience and everyday life.

Human Stories Matter

Behind every headline are people, families and communities.

AI-Powered Media

Jewish Projects embraces AI as an integral part of modern media. We use advanced AI tools to create visual content, develop stories and adapt messages for diverse audiences around the world — while maintaining human editorial direction and responsibility.

Transparency

Transparency

Donation & Financial Structure

Jewish Projects is committed to transparency and responsible management of donor funds.

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Israel
Topaz International
Israeli Registered Nonprofit No. 580357556
Donation Platform
Donations are processed securely through JGive.
United States — Tax-Deductible Donations
U.S. donations are processed through JGive and Friends of Asor Fund USA, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity.
EIN: 81-0757923
USD donation guide (card, ACH, wire, check)

Jewish Projects, Phoenix Communities, Western Wall Prayer, Topaz International, JGive and Friends of Asor Fund USA, Inc. are separate entities.

Contact

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We read every message. Partnerships, foundations, media and general inquiries are all welcome.

Jewish Projects3 HaEgoz StreetKiryat Ono, Israel 5551445Israeli Business Registration No. 056530462Founded in 2014

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