​Lachma’s Principles:​​

• Collaboration with Social Workers: We partner with local social workers, the professionals who have the best knowledge of who should receive our support.

• Anonymity of Recipients: The identities of the recipients remain anonymous.

• Consistent and Coordinated Support: Our supporters contribute a monthly amount, enabling maximum coordination and positioning Lachma as a reliable partner for this sacred work. Additionally, we raise funds through community cultural events that also spread awareness about Lachma.

• Empowerment of Families: We focus on assisting families determined to lift themselves out of poverty through professional development or other measures that promote a sustainable livelihood.

• Support for Crisis Situations: We also provide support for poverty-related crises, especially during the holidays.

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​How does it work? 

A designated amount is donated monthly by our donors. Using this monthly donation, food vouchers are purchased and given to the local welfare offices and non-profit organizations that are in direct contact with recipients. Food vouchers cannot be used to purchase tobacco or alcohol. 

We have consistently been impressed with the professionalism, dedication, and sensitivity exhibited by the social workers with whom we collaborate. Their feedback highlights the positive impact we are making in the lives of families. 

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​Who are we helping? 

Talpiot Welfare Office  

Serving the needy in the Baka-Talpiot southern neighborhoods of Jerusalem

Women’s Shelter (Isha L’isha)

Helping women transition from the Women’s Shelter to independent living without fear. 

Keren B’Kavod 

Assisting Israeli-Ethiopian families facing economic challenges and youth at risk. 

City Center Welfare Office

A program that in partnership with the JDC assists the elderly who are aging in their homes.

Beit Schweiz

An independent, protected living facility for the elderly, many of them Holocaust survivors, and immigrants from the former USSR.  

Beit Frankfurter

Supporting individuals in a community center for the elderly that is stretched for resources.

Emergency Vouchers

Exceptional cases of people dealing with sudden hardship that are referred to Lachma through Rabbi Oded Mazor of Kol Haneshama and a social worker. 

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​Who is Lachma? 

Lachma was established in 1994 by members of Kol Haneshama, (a synagogue located in Baka, Jerusalem, that is part of the Reform movement) who felt a need to help improve the lives of their neighbors. The organizers emphasized the importance of monthly donations as a means of providing long-term support to achieve their goals. The monthly direct deposit system allows Lachma to commit to a specific amount of vouchers to be distributed each month. This commitment empowers social workers by providing them with a predictable and reliable resource allocation.​

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Current committee members include: 

• Shelly Abrahami 

• Elana Ben-Haim

• Hillel Kessler

• Sheryl Roosth-Sayah

• Roberta Fahn-Shoffman

• Edite Tzevi 

• Edna Miron-Wapner

 

Each committee member contributes their strengths to the group effort and there is no hierarchy. The committee warmly welcomes anyone who wants to volunteer and join in our efforts. 

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Lachma Events 

In addition to relying on monthly direct deposits as a means of support, Lachma is renowned for its high-quality community cultural events, which not only raise additional funds but also foster a sense of unity among our donors. These events are open to everyone, aiming to expand our donor base and thereby enhance our capacity to assist those in need. A key principle of each event is that they are entirely volunteer-driven, ensuring that no funds are used for fundraising purposes.

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How can you take part? 

These are 3 ways you can help: 

1. Join our events

2. Join our committee 

3. Make a donation to Lachma either via the option of a monthly direct deposit or a donation in honor of a celebration or a loved one. This is a tax-exempt donation. We are happy to provide information about the option of a monthly direct deposit. We thank you for your donation and your desire to both feed the hungry and respect their privacy. 

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Contact Shelly Abrahami at abrahamishelly@gmail.com, or +972 544 272201, for instructions on how become a regular supporter with a standing monthly donation or if you would like to make a one-time donation in memory or honor of someone.