American Friends of Nishmat

Supporting Jewish scholarship abroad starts with reliable channels here in New York. American Friends of Nishmat helps fund education and social services across Israel, giving donors a direct way to contribute. Programs range from women’s post-high-school training to career counseling for young adults, plus emergency grants for families in distress. They also arrange short-term volunteer opportunities for visitors wanting hands-on involvement.

Walk into 266 W 37th St #1402 and you’ll reach the Manhattan office tucked between garment houses and corporate lobbies. The building feels all business from the street, yet once inside the elevator you’re steps away from connecting with their team. Donations can be earmarked for specific causes—education, family aid, or overseas scholarships—or pooled into general funds that keep services running year-round.

Need a quick line to the staff? Call *646-378-5895* for donation questions, event RSVPs, or volunteer sign-ups. The phone rings to the same desk where pledge reminders and tax-document requests are handled every weekday. They don’t run a call center; just a focused team that answers questions and passes along details to Israel when needed.

Finding the door is simple: use the directions link to plot the route before you leave. The map drops you at the building’s main entrance, so you can head straight up without circling Midtown traffic.