Israel is under attack, surrounded by enemies, and the most vulnerable live in the heartland of Israel. Israelis who want to live in peace in their homeland often have to pay a heavy price due to terror. The Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund was created to enable healing and the easing of trauma from terrorism in children, so that they can grow into adulthood with a brighter future. Through our work, we are also rebuilding the biblical heartland of Israel through the resilience of these children and our communities.
The vision of the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund is to enable generations of children not to be victims. Our deepest trauma can either define us or refine us into who we are supposed to be. These children cannot find healing alone; they need our help to work through the pain into restoration. The children of Israel are called to be a light unto the nations, and we work tirelessly to spread peace and harmony in the biblical heartland of Israel.
It all began when David Rubin, former mayor of Shiloh, Israel, was attacked by Islamic terrorists. His car was showered with bullets and it was a miracle that he was able to make it to the closest community up the road. David’s three-year-old son was in the car with him, and he was struck by a bullet that missed his brain stem by 1 millimetre. After all of the surgeries and physical recovery, it was clear that this young child needed therapy to work through the trauma.
It was then that the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund was born to support therapeutic, educational, and recreational projects to build a brighter future for the children of Israel. Watch as David Rubin recounts the attack and thanks God for saving him and his young son from the evil of terror.
Founder and President
Vice President
Chava Kleinman, M.S.W., is a social worker with over 25 years of experience in Israel. She is deeply committed to supporting individuals, families, and communities through times of crisis and transformation. Throughout her career, Chava has spearheaded wide-reaching crisis intervention initiatives. Since October 7th, she has been at the forefront of both local and national efforts, offering critical expertise and developing comprehensive trauma-response programs to support affected individuals and communities.
Originally from Montreal, Canada, Chava has lived in Shiloh for nearly 30 years with her husband, Daniel, where they have raised their five children. Her deep professional expertise is complemented by a personal connection to the challenges faced by Israeli families—as a mother and wife of IDF soldiers. This experience has further fueled her compassionate leadership and unwavering commitment to resilience and healing.
In addition to her hands-on work in the field, Chava is also an accomplished author, educator, and international presenter.
Contact Chava: chava@israelchildren.org
Executive Assistant
Chana joined the SICF team in 2025 and runs our Canada office, efficiently receiving and processing donations and attending to other important administrative matters.
Chana brings extensive administrative expertise and organizational skills to her role, drawing on many years of experience as office manager of a Toronto high school.
Born in Afula, Israel, and raised in New York, she now lives in Toronto with her five children, and also has two grandchildren in Canada, while most of her extended family resides in Israel.
She can be reached at: officeCA@israelchildren.org
SICF supports thousands of children from Jerusalem, Binyamin, Samaria, the Jordan Valley, and beyond. Since the October 7th massacre, our programs have also treated many children evacuated from the Gaza region communities. This map shows the many communities of children in Israel that benefit from SICF programs and projects.
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Donations to Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund are Tax Deductible in the USA and Canada.
Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund is a registered charitable organization in Canada # 835431438.
