Chanukah is almost here, and we all know what that means: candles, latkes, dreidels and chocolate gelt! The shiny, foil-wrapped coins are a staple of the holiday, but let’s face it, no one’s getting rich (or even full) from those tiny chocolate morsels.
But what if you could transform your gelt into something truly impactful? No, we’re not talking about donating your chocolate coins. Keep those for the kids. We’re talking about bitcoin, the modern-day version of gelt, and using it to make a real difference for the land and people of Israel through Jewish National Fund-USA.
Think about it: Bitcoin and gelt are both coins, but bitcoin isn’t wrapped in foil and forgotten in a drawer by January. Instead, it’s a powerful digital asset that can fund transformative projects in Israel. From planting trees to building resilient communities in Israel’s north and south, it can light up lives in ways that chocolate never could.
And unlike chocolate gelt, donating bitcoin has actual perks:
- Tax benefits: Skip the capital gains taxes and maximize your giving.
- Simplicity: Platforms like The Giving Block make crypto donations seamless.
- Big impact: Bitcoin may not be edible, but it is effective.
When you donate cryptocurrency to the Jewish National Fund, you’re turning your digital assets into tangible results:
Reforesting Israel: Bitcoin that plants trees? That’s some modern miracle.
Water solutions: From bitcoin to water conservation, your donation tackles Israel’s toughest challenges.
Supporting people with disabilities: Help create inclusive programs that empower every member of Israeli society.
This Chanukah, why not surprise Bubbe and Zayde with the news that their tech-savvy grandkid just donated Bitcoin to support Israel? It’s like giving tzedakah but with a high-tech twist.
“Bitcoin? Is that like the stock market?” they might ask.
“Well, sort of,” you’ll say, “but this time, it’s for the people of Israel.”
They’ll kvell. You’ll be a hero. And best of all, your donation will make a difference.
How to Get Started
- Open your digital wallet and check your bitcoin stash (or ether or even dogecoin; we won’t judge).
- Visit The Giving Block.
- Choose Jewish National Fund and watch your crypto turn into real-world impact.
We’re not saying you should skip the chocolate gelt altogether; Chanukah wouldn’t be the same without it. But this year, while you’re spinning the dreidel and munching on your gelt, take a moment to consider its real potential.
While chocolate may be sweet, a bitcoin donation to the Jewish National Fund is downright miraculous. Happy Chanukah! And may your bitcoin bring light to the land and people of Israel and beyond!
For more information, call 800-562-7526 or email: plannedgiving@jnf.org.
(This column should not be considered financial advice.)
