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How do you help a child thousands of miles away feel connected to Israel? For one family in Colorado, Israel became personal. Read the story by @JEWISHco jewishcolorado.org/colorado-young… @JewishAgency

Israeli women are building through war and uncertainty. Avigail designs steady homes for families. Renana captures life’s milestones, adapting so couples can still celebrate safely. Support women-led Israeli businesses: sparkil.org

When the events industry stopped, Amit Newman didn't. Conferences were canceled. Launches froze. She pivoted. Now she’s turning her event production expertise into an online course, building forward in war. Support Israeli entrepreneurs who adapt and lead: sparkil.org

Purim should have been filled with celebrations. Instead, events were canceled. Vitali of Vitveat creates bold, meat-centered culinary experiences that bring people together. His busiest season went quiet overnight. Stand with Israeli small businesses: sparkil.org

Alexander, founder of Masaru Team, leads martial arts groups that build confidence and mental strength. Since Oct 2023, classes paused and income slowed. He refuses to close the doors is rebuilding step by step. Stand with him and other entrepreneurs: sparkil.org

On Purim, children across Israel look for Perla the Clown. A medical clown whose shows were just canceled due to the war. Her busiest season vanished overnight. She’s part of the SparkIL small business community rebuilding with dignity. Lend today: sparkil.org

This Purim, our hearts are heavy. We are thinking of every family, every soldier, every community carrying this weight. To our friends around the world, your solidarity is felt. Your prayers and messages matter more than you know. Am Yisrael Chai.

Purim is just a few days away. This Purim, send joy. We created a gallery of beautifully designed Purim cards for you to share with friends and family. Completely free. Choose your $18 coupon card. Share it. Spread joy this Purim: sparkil.org/purim-2026/

Ogen partnered with ESEK to create a special gift box packed with goodies, including products from two SparkIL businesses: olive oil from Almoz Family Farm and handmade jam from Or Shukron (Oryosss). esek.biz/products/ogen Support reservists. Support Israeli small businesses.

Does your EVP show up in the day-to-day, or only on your careers page? In a recent employee branding event, our CEO, Naama Ore, showed how engagement changes when employees have a real choice in how they contribute and give back.

SparkIL is featured in the @TimesofIsrael. The article follows Nir Fridrich, a Nova festival survivor and electrician from Ashkelon, as he focuses on rebuilding his business and moving forward through interest-free lending. Read: timesofisrael.com/spotlight/dete…

From paper to possibility. 🎨 Artist Galia Simchai is rebuilding her studio in Pardes Hanna with a SparkIL interest-free loan. She’s already 66% funded. Join lenders backing women-led Israeli businesses and help her next chapter take shape. sparkil.org/campaign/galia…

Tu BiShvat is about roots and renewal. Across Israel’s periphery, including the Gaza envelope, farmers keep planting, harvesting, and rebuilding. At SparkIL, we are proud to support people like Eyal Yablonka, whose work strengthens local farmers and helps agriculture endure.

Meet Ori and Zohar, from Shuva, who handcraft talitot to create deeper personal connections to prayer. Looly Chocolate, founded by Nofar and Liel, Har Hevron, produce special chocolates sourced directly from Israeli farmers.

What does it mean to feel Israeli? For Shiri Levi, the answer is hospitality. Watch. Listen. Stand with Israeli entrepreneurs. Visit sparkil.org to learn more.

Back in the classroom and it was a fun reset. Last week, SparkIL spent time with students at @theweberschool in Sandy Springs, Atlanta. Weber has run multiple SparkIL programs, and they’ve built a core group of leadership teens who keep showing up with focus and enthusiasm.

Did you know SparkIL offers free, classroom ready education kits designed to help educators teach Jewish values through real stories from Israel? To explore Peripheral Perspectives, contact Audrey Bloomberg at audreyb@sparkil.org. For more information: sparkil.org/about/educatio…

For night 5, I am highlighting @SparkIL_& the interest free loans they give to Israeli small businesses. Whether it's Hassan, a Druze bee keeper or Ziva, a single mother with a Judaica store - it's a little help that makes a big impact. #8lightsofHanukkah jpost.com/jerusalem-repo…

@dan_elbaum Thanks @dan_elbaum for the shout out! We invite everyone to follow your lead and create a SPARK this #Hanukkah for a person in Israel #sparkachange #beaspark #spreadthespark SparkIL.org

In the last year more than 60,000 new olim (immigrants) came home to Israel, from all over the world. Some of them joined us for a special Hanukkah celebration. How are you celebrating, in your corner of the world?