Shalem News & Updates

March 18, 2026
Passover Help for Families
Dear friends, We would like to share a meaningful update with you. Thanks to your generous support, we were able once again to take part in an important initiative. For the third time since the beginning of the war, we helped the families of reserve soliders ahead of Passover. This time,...
October 9, 2025
Donation to Gav La’Lochem
Dear friends of Shalem, We are honored to announce that Shalem has donated €12,000 to Gav La’Lochem (“Backing for the Warriors”), an Israeli non-profit devoted to supporting combat-unit veterans for up to five years after completing their mandatory service, helping them transition to...
August 29, 2025
Back To School Help
The start of the school year usually carries joy and anticipation. Yet this year, for many families in Israel, it also comes with heavy financial strain. Affording school supplies, backpacks, and books - things every child should have - becomes an almost impossible challenge when a parent is away...
July 29, 2025
Summer Camps for Families in Need
Dear friends, While for most, summer vacation is a symbol of rest, for the families of wounded IDF reservists, days off represent another challenge in coping with the prolonged absence of the father as the breadwinner and second caregiver for the children. With your help, we were able to...
June 25, 2025
Resiliency training for our heroes
We believe that proper support for Israel's sustainability extends beyond the current conflict, it includes honoring and uplifting those who have already sacrificed for the nation. Recently, with the support of our generous donors, we had the privilege of donating $ 13,000 to a cause that is both...
June 22, 2025
Personal Update From Anna
Dear friends, I will allow myself a personal update. Today, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is holding a graduation ceremony where I was supposed to receive my master's degree. Given the ongoing bombing of Israel by Iran, I will watch the graduation ceremony from the comfort of a Central...
June 20, 2025
Golem for our heroes from the IDF
Dear friends, Yesterday we had the opportunity to meet together in the pleasant atmosphere of the Ec Chajim synagogue. The head of the community, Anna Nosková, together with Rabbi David Maxa, shared with the guests their impressions of the solidarity mission to Israel, which we undertook...
June 12, 2025
Israel Solidarity Trip May 2025 – Part 1
We recently spent a few busy days in Israel visiting soliders on the front line, in recovery, as well as meeting with the current organizations we support, as well as potential ones. This time, we were joined by a powerful duo: Anna Nosková, chairperson of Ec Chajim, and Rabbi David Maxa, leader...
June 5, 2025
Poker for the IDFWO – Round 2
Dear friends, Our recent charity poker tournament became the centerpiece of essential fundraising efforts, while also serving as a symbol of unity and hope. This event follows our tournament in December 2024 that raised $140,000 for the IDFWO. The poker tables hosted professional players and...
May 12, 2025
The new DTEC center
We were fortunate to attend the opening ceremony of the new DTECH innovation centre, which we have long supported with your support.The Druze town of Isfiya became the centre of a remarkable event marking the opening of a new innovation centre under DTec and Druze Veteran Association,...
April 16, 2025
Supporting Yahalom Unit
Dear friends,Please meet Sabrina Belhassen Nimtzovich, a remarkable woman and the engine behind the Yahalom Foundation. This organization focuses on maintaining mental health of the members of this special unit which, especially in this war, proved to be irreplaceable in the fights and...
April 14, 2025
“Thank you” from the Paratroopers
Dear friends,Do you remember Max, whose unit we equipped from head to toe? Today we had the honour to see him and his beautiful family, including his fourth child, baby Nili born in between Max’s service. Since October 7th, he has spent more than 365 days in war. When I get to listen what...
April 9, 2025
April Update
Dear friends, I’d like to update you about recent developments. With your generous help, we were able to collect 10.000 EUR dedicated to our wounded heroes. This money will be donated to families that struggle financially due to prolonged rehabilitation process of the fathers of the most...
March 24, 2025
Intensive therapeutical programmes in Prague
Dear friends, It is our honour to support another remarkable initiative with your kind help. JCC headed by Yariv Ronen and Kobi Weitz founded a project with the aim to provide intensive therapeutical care for people affected by the horrors of October 7th. In total, 45 Israeli couples will...
March 11, 2025
The Bar Mitzvah Project
Dear friends, Thanks to your generous help, we supported almost 50 children on their path to their spiritual adulthood. In the pictures, you can see Liam, a 49th graduate of Leyzer’s bar mitzvah program completely financed by Shalem with your kind support. In the current war,...
March 3, 2025
Red Wednesday
On November 27, 2024, Czech Republic joined the Red Wednesday initiative for the 7th time. This project aims to show solidarity with those persecuted for their faith. Tens of Czech churches organised cultural events in support of the cause. This year's programme concluded by a joined prayer of...
February 9, 2025
DTEC Update
Shalem proudly supports the Druze Veterans Association (“DVA”) and its Technology and Empowerment Center (“DTec”) in the village of Isfiya. We believe that strengthening the Biblical bond between the Druze and the Jews is our moral commitment, and it is essential for the prospect of...
January 23, 2025
Delivery Update – January 2025
Dear friends, With your generous support, we continue to supply soldiers on the front lines with equipment. Together with our partner Rabbi Leizer Klein, we provided warm tactical winter jackets to 115 reservists serving at Mount Hermon on the border with Syria. This unit has been on active...
December 30, 2024
Hanukkah at Ec Chajim
Dear friends, We celebrated the sixth night of Hanukkah in the warm company of the Ec Chajim community. Led by Rabbi David Maxa and chairwoman Anna Nosková, this precious Prague Jewish community has been supporting Shalem since its founding. We are grateful for the trust and Ec...
December 24, 2024
Hanukkah Initiative
Dear friends, Warm Christmas wishes and Hanukkah sameach. May the next year be a peaceful one. A small update from us regarding our recent activities. Thanks to your generous donations, Shalem was able to contribute recently to the following initiatives: 5.000 EUR (125.000 CZK) to our...
December 16, 2024
Poker for the IDFWO
Our final live event of 2024 was a unique and successful one. On December 10th, we hosted a charity poker tournament to benefit the IDFWO. Shalem organized the tournament alongside Robbie Strazynski and raised $140,000. It was run as part of the WSOP Paradise event in the...
November 28, 2024
Red Wednesday Concert
Dear Friends of Shalem, We are happy to update you on a recent event we were involved in. As part of the “Red Wednesday” (Červená středa), the Czech Christian community, with the support of the Czech Jewish Federation, came together to support our Bar / Bat Mitzvah project in Israel....
November 24, 2024
Israel Visit – November 2024
Last week, we had the privilege of visiting Israel, meeting with our local partners and active soldiers in various locations, a bereaved widow and her five children and the IDFWO headquarters in Petach Tikva. We were joined by our dedicated supporter, Mr. Jiří Martínek. These are...
November 18, 2024
Equipment Update – Winter Jackets
Dear friends, Last year this time, we delivered warm jackets to our soldiers. We did not imagine then that in twelve long months we would be doing it again. With winter coming, the troops on both, the northern and southern fronts need warm clothing. Proper winter jackets make a real difference...
October 29, 2024
Supporting children preparing for their bar/bat...
Dear friends, We would like to update you about another project that materialised with your generous help.  Together with Rabbi Klain from Haifa's Home for Lonely Soldiers, Shalem sponsored 43 children studying for their bar/bat mitzvah. These are children whose fathers are currently...
September 27, 2024
High Holidays gifts
Dear friends, Next week, the Jewish High holidays start with Rosh Hashanah when Jews wish each other a "Happy and sweet New Year". This period is central to Jewish life, however for many in Israel, it will be bittersweet this year.  Celebrating the holidays with dignity is...
September 19, 2024
Encounter Israel in Prague
Dear friends, It has been a busy week filled with meaningful encounters at Shalem. I would like to take the opportunity to share the important highlights with you. Representatives of our partner organisations, the IDFWO, Homiyah and the Yahalom Foundation visited Prague to share their...
September 12, 2024
Supporting IDFWO’s...
Dear friends, I would like to share a piece of good news in these challenging times. We were approached by the Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic (FJC) with a generous gift of 400.000 CZK (over 15.000 EUR) raised by its members post October 7th 2023 via their public...
September 4, 2024
Mental Help Update
Recently, we initiated a new project alongside Míša Kozinová to offer mental support as well as business coaching free of charge to those affected by the ongoing situation in Israel. This includes soldiers' family members, and reservists facing challenging professional situations, domestic...
August 8, 2024
IDFWO’s 2024 Otzma camp in Cyprus
Dear friends, I would like to share with you the last update regarding an intense and emotional event I was blessed to witness. As you already know, Shalem dedicates 1/3 of the total funds raised to the IDFWO, our partner organization in Israel. One of the organization's flagship programmes...
July 19, 2024
Helmets In Action
Dear Friends of Shalem, We want to share an update from our friends at Yahalom. The helmets we supplied them a few weeks ago were used by the team responsible for the detonation of one of the largest attack tunnels from Rafah. You can see the pictures below. The tunnel was part of a...
July 15, 2024
Equipment Update
Dear Supporters of Shalem, We hope you are all enjoying your summer vacation. We continue to receive equipment requests from army units stationed on both the Northern border and Gaza. While the war has become “old news” for some, it is unfortunately a daily reality for both the soldiers...
July 8, 2024
Personal note from Anna
Dear friends, I will allow myself to share a story close to my heart. Today, we mark 10 years anniversary since the beginning of the Operation Protective Edge during which 67 Israeli heroes fell in the battle. Ori Greenberg, 2nd from the right, IDFWO Young Leadership Seminar in Prague On...
June 28, 2024
Equipment Delivery Update
Dear Friends of Shalem,  A quick update about more supplies delivered to the front lines with your generous support.   On the Northern front, we are happy to update you that Max’s unit (699 Commando reserve unit) has received the tactical backpacks we purchased. The team reported...
June 23, 2024
Helmets for Yahalom
Shalom dear friends,We are pleased to share that more life-saving tactical helmets have reached our soldiers from the Yahalom unit (Combat Engineering Corps). This often-underappreciated unit’s mission is crucial in the ongoing war as one of their main tasks is the destruction of the Hamas...
June 21, 2024
Hospital Visit – Sheeba
Dear friends, Last week, David and Ory had the privilege to visit our injured soldiers at the Tel Hashomer hospital in the North of Tel Aviv. Despite witnessing unbearable tragedies, the departments of head and orthopedic injuries are filled with endless optimism, unbreakable spirit, and...
June 18, 2024
Our June 24 Mission to Israel
Dear friends, We’d like to share with you another glimpse of last week’s mission to Israel. Together with Leizer, Dave and Ory went down to the Southern border with Gaza to visit soldiers of various units and bases. Equipped with London-made South African biltong (dried meat snack from...
June 4, 2024
BBQ For The Hapak Mahat 89 Unit
As some of you already know, we, together with our supporter David G from the UK had the privilege to host 200 soldiers from the Hapak Machat 89 unit (commando unit) to a barbecue at their base. This reserve unit consists of former infantry and commando soldiers supporting special forces such as...
May 28, 2024
Our Next Trip to Israel
We are getting ready for our next mission. Next Week Ory, with David Glickman, who ran a successful fundraising campaign with his amazing wife, Mel Glickman, depart for Israel to deliver tactical boots for Max’s 699 unit. I took the liberty to add some personalized messages from you, our...
April 25, 2024
The Druze Veterans Association
Dear donors,  We would like to share with you another project of the Shalem Endowment Fund.  Last week, Prague encountered a rare visit, a delegation of Israeli Druze representing the Druze Veteran Association.The Druze are an ancient people of the Middle East. Their ethno-religion is...
January 21, 2024
Shoes and Uniforms for Egoz
Dear friends,   We have used the entire remaining amount (cca 85.000 CZK).   We have decided to join another effort to support another of the EGOZ reserve units.  We will be purchasing shoes and tactical uniforms for them. I am attaching a video and a message from the unit below....
December 19, 2023
Tactical Uniforms & More for 8110
Dear Friends,  I am happy to inform you that our delivery has reached our brave soldiers! Netanel's unit (Givati reserve soldiers within the 8110 Battalion) is scheduled to enter Gaza on Friday where they will be operating for long weeks ahead.   With your generous help, we...
December 16, 2023
Helmets for 699
Dear friends,  Please meet M., our friend, father of 3, and a hero currently serving in the 699 Brigade of the 551 Division of the IDF. Max's unit comprises of dedicated reservists, many of which are fathers. The unit entered Gaza yesterday for the 5th time since the 7th of October. The...
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March 18, 2026
Passover Help for Families
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Donation to Gav La’Lochem
August 29, 2025
Back To School Help
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