Rabbi David Kedmi

Rabbi David Kedmi of New York believes it is his Biblical obligation to aid the underserved, and he deeply believes in giving back to the community. To that end, Rabbi David Kedmi supports a wide variety of Israeli and American charities that provide assistance to children without parents, those suffering from illnesses, and people living in poverty. He gives generously to the Children’s Village in Jerusalem and his local Volunteer Ambulance Corps and strives to assist those in need with compassion and respect.

Rabbi David Kedmi also supports organizations that further the Jewish religion and culture and work to instill a strong sense of identity in Jewish people. One of the organizations to which he contributes is the Orthodox Union, an international association with New York headquarters that seeks to enhance the Jewish experience through various outreach, social, and educational services. Rabbi David Kedmi donates to the Yeshiva University, a New York-based school that provides high-quality Jewish education for its students and concentrates studies on the Torah. Having served in the Israel Defense Forces, Rabbi David Kedmi offers continued support to the military forces of Israel, and he also gives to the National Council of Young Israel, an organization established in 1911 to promote traditional adherence to the teachings in the Torah through cultural, spiritual, social and community programs. Rabbi David Kedmi participates in the NCSY (formerly the National Conference of Synagogue Youth), which offers Jewish teens social, educational, and recreational opportunities in a safe environment, as well as opportunities to connect with their roots during various retreats and summer programs. Another organization Rabbi David Kedmi stands behind is the UJA-Federation of New York, which works with synagogues, agencies, and Jewish organizations to reach out to 4.5 million people around the globe each year, inspiring them to serve others and support Jewish community life. Rabbi David Kedmi donates regularly to AMIT (Americans for Israel and Torah), which maintains havens for Israeli at-risk youth and operates more than 85 youth villages, schools, and residences in which they can receive a Jewish education in a safe environment.