Are sponsored donations tax-deductible?
It depends on your country’s laws. Donations from the United States and Canada are definitely tax deductible, donations from other countries have to be checked on an individual basis, so contact us at: riding4reform@impj.org.il for specific information. Official receipts and acknowledgements will be sent to every donor.
(Top) Yes. Official tax receipts and acknowledgments will be sent to every donor. Where will the donations go? (Top) Donations will be used by The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies and Hazon to support environmental studies and environmental protection in Israel; peaceful coexistence in the middle east; solidarity & partnership between America and Israel; and ongoing education in the Jewish community about the intersection of environmental issues, Jewish tradition, and the Jewish people. For more information on the Arava Institute, click here. For more information on Hazon, click here. Is it safe to participate in this Ride in light of the current situation in Israel? (Top) The Arava Institute and Hazon consider the safety of the participants as the most important issue of this Ride. We will only travel on routes that have been authorized by the police. We will be in touch each day with the police and the military and will change the route immediately if so advised. We will hav
If you have further questions please feel free to contact us by phone or e-mail. Top Who sponsors the Ride? The Arava Institute Hazon Israel Ride: Cycling in Solidarity for Peace, Partnership & Environmental Protection is co-sponsored by the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies (located on Kibbutz Ketura approximately 30 miles north of Eilat) which teaches coexistence through environmental cooperation in the Middle East and Hazon , a NY-based non-profit which fosters new vision in the Jewish community through outdoor and environmental education. The Ride is administered by the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies. Donations are made through the US Friends of the Arava Institute, a tax-deductible 501c3 in the United States. Top What’s the relationship between the Israel Ride and the JNF? The Jewish National Fund, under the leadership of Boston Regional President Ronald Lubin, is delighted to join as a major partner in promoting the Israel Ride. JNF is committed to environmenta
