Matan B'Seter Bambi provides discreet financial support to struggling families throughout Israel.
Rachel Bamberger Chalkowski, known as Bambi, directs one of Israel’s most highly esteemed tzedaka organizations. With the help of an international network of volunteers, Matan B’Seter Bambi supports families facing serious medical and social crises.
More than 500 families receive monthly stipends, with additional help before the Yomim Tovim. With an annual budget exceeding $1.6 million, 97% of donations go directly to families in need, helping provide food, rent, utilities, and medical care with dignity and compassion.
Harav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach zt’l
Harav Shmuel Auerbach zt’l
Harav Yosef Shlomo Elyashiv zt’l
Harav Matisyahu Salomon zt’l
Harav Shlomo Wolbe zt’l
Harav Ovadia Yosef zt”l
Rabbi Shlomo Zev Carlebach shlit’a
Harav Binyomin Finkel shlit’a
Harav Lipa Geldwerth shlit’a
Harav Yaakov Hillel shlit’a
Harav Aharon Kahn shlit’a
Harav Malkiel Kotler shlit’a
Harav Baruch Soloveitchik shlit’a
Matan B’seter Bambi distributes regular monthly stipends to poverty stricken Israeli families who are undergoing a medical or social crisis.
Due to the special demands of Yom Tov, an additional 500 families receive funds according to their needs.
Bambi has a special Purim fundraising drive to help about 50 Israeli families in need who live in and outside of Jerusalem.
Matan B’Seter Bambi’s gemach provides interest free loans to families in need.
Tzvi Ostrow z”l exemplified a life of Torah and chesed, quietly inspiring others through learning, generosity, and acts of kindness. His legacy continues through the endowment that made this vital fund possible.
David was a warm and generous man devoted to his family and to helping others. His deep love for Eretz Yisroel and his compassion for those in need inspired his support of many charitable causes, including Matan B’Seter Bambi.
His legacy continues through this fund, dedicated to helping children with special needs.
