Challah Bake 2025

Fundraising efforts for our 2025 Challah Bake will go towards supporting the Israeli non-profit IDF Widows and Orphans Organization. This organization is singularly dedicated to supporting the widows, widowers, and children of fallen soldiers and security personnel in Israel. Since its founding in 1991, IDF Widows and Orphans has stood by thousands of bereaved families who lost loved ones while defending the State of Israel and its people. Since October 7th, this organization has become even more vital to the Israeli people, as more and more children experience the loss of a parent, with cascading effects on the family’s ability to carry on. The primary goal is to provide tangible support and a sense of community for these families as they rebuild their lives with strength and dignity in the aftermath of their heartbreaking losses. Your minimum $180* donation is greatly appreciated and provides immediate, practical assistance for a family in need. We hope that you will be inspired to support at one of the higher level categories, which will go directly towards improving the lives of the widows and orphans living in Israel today. We truly appreciate your generosity! Your donation and what it provides for: $180* Essential fresh groceries for a mother and her children. $360 Childcare assistance for overwhelmed mothers with limited social support. $540 Professional development course for education or practical job skills. $720 Otzma camps: Support groups for children and young adults to process their loss, develop resilience, and support each other. $1,018 Medical grants for specialized healthcare needs and mental health treatment. $1,800 1 year academic scholarship, an investment that will provide for a better future for the family. $3,600 Support for a simcha. It is among the highest of mitzvahs to recognize a Bar or Bat Mitzvah or support a bride and groom in creating a new Jewish home. Support the celebration of life beyond basic needs for future generations. $5,400 One of the most frequently requested items by widows longing to preserve the memory of their partner is a video commemorating his life and honoring his ultimate sacrifice. $10,000 Toward the rebuilding of stable, safe housing for widows and orphans who are craving stability and a safe roof over their heads. $18,000 Life-changing sponsorship of a widowed and orphaned family experiencing the most serious category of need in a meaningful, targeted way, based on their individual circumstances.