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History

Our Legacy and Mission

Established in 1955, ZIC was founded by Rabbi L. Fischer and Rebbetzin H. Fischer ZYA. From its inception, we were dedicated to providing comprehensive religious services, including Hebrew education and Bible classes. Our support extended beyond our facility, assisting congregants with life events and funerals.

As the clergymen transitioned, the Bnai Jacob congregation took over the facility, while retired clergy continued to serve congregants' religious needs. Our focus then shifted to supporting Jewish people in Israel and aiding vulnerable individuals and religious institutions.

Today, our mission remains centered on these values. We are committed to enhancing our support for Jewish communities in Israel and assisting those in need.
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Today

Helping families in Israel in times of crisis

At Zera Israel, our heartbeat is the unwavering commitment to stand alongside Israeli families during their most challenging moments. With a shared belief in the strength of unity, we tirelessly strive to uplift and empower families across Israel who are facing adversity.

Rooted in compassion, our journey is dedicated to weaving a tapestry of hope and support, fostering resilience and strengthening community bonds.

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In loving memory of:

Yehuda Chaim ben Yehoshua HaLevi
Yaakov Mordechai ben HaRav Ze'ev Yehuda

Divrei Torah

פרשת חיי שרה מכירת מערת המכפלה

06 November 2026

"השדה נתתי לך; והמערה אשר בו לך נתתיה; לעיני בני עמי נתתיה לך, קבור מתך" (כג, יא) עפרון מציע לתת לאברהם את השדה והמערה לצורך הקבורה, אך אברהם מסרב ועומד על כך שישלם לעפרון שווי מלא. מדוע סירב אברהם לקבל את ההטבה המוצעת לו? הפסוקים אינם מסבירים זאת, וכידוע נאמרו מספר הסברים בדבר (למשל – ... Read more

פרשת חיי שרה הספד שרה

06 November 2026

ותמת שרה... ויבוא אברהם לספוד לשרה ולבכתה (כג, ב) לכאורה, מיותר לכתוב "לספוד לשרה", ודי אם יהיה כתוב "לספוד לה" שהרי מתחילת הפסוק ברור שמדובר בשרה ("ותמת שרה וכו..."), וברור לקורא שכך גם המשך הפסוק כולו; ולכן, מבחינת הלשון נכון יותר לכתוב "ותמת שרה... ויבוא אברהם לספוד לה". ומבאר בשם הנודע ביהודה ליישב כך: את ... Read more

לך לך -אברהם אבינו

23 October 2026

במסכת אבות, פרק ה׳ משנה ג׳, נאמר: ״עשרה ניסיונות נתנסה אברהם אבינו עליו השלום ועמד בכולם״. אולם מתעוררת שאלה: הרי במשנה הקודמת נאמר ״עשרה דורות מנח ועד אברהם״, ושם הוא נקרא ״אברהם״ ולא ״אברהם אבינו״. מדוע דווקא במשנה העוסקת בעשרת הניסיונות הוא זוכה לתואר ״אבינו״? הגאון רבי חיים מוולוז׳ין, בספרו רוח חיים על פרקי אבות, ... Read more
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  • "They really turned our tough times around and brought us the help we needed. Their impact has been amazing, and we truly appreciate everything they've done for us."

    -T.C. Beit Shemesh
  • "Grateful for the life-changing support from Zera Israel. They brought hope and warmth to our darkest days. Thank you for making a real difference."

    -D.M. Jerusalem
  • "ZIC was a lifeline for us! We can't thank them enough for making such a big difference in our lives."

    -C.F. Ma'ale Adumim

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Support Our Causes

Make a powerful impact: your donation will support one of our key categories listed below, each dedicated to driving real change. Support our vital work and help us make a difference today.

Free Loans

We provide interest-free loans to help individuals get back on their feet during times of financial difficulty, giving the support they need to recover and rebuild.

Lifecycle Events

We offer grants to assist with the costs associated with significant lifecycle events, helping to ease the financial burden during moments of joy.

Education

We support education by providing funding to individuals pursuing programs, institutions, and yeshivot, thereby enabling learning and promoting educational advancement within the community

To support our mission, please make checks payable to Zera Israel Congregation and mail them to:

Att Mimi Biegacz
3821 Menlo DR. Baltimore MD 21215

If applicable, kindly include a note specifying the campaign you would like to contribute to. We appreciate your generous support!

Zera Israel Congregation

Donation Info

Your generous donations are the cornerstone of our mission, providing crucial support to those in need. To contribute, you can send a check to the following address:

Address:
Att Mimi Biegacz
3821 Menlo Drive 
Baltimore, MD 21215

Email:
info.zeraisrael@gmail.com

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