One Family Fund was founded in 2002 by Marc and Chantal Belzberg of Jerusalem after their daughter, Michal, opted to donate the money to be spent on her Bat Mitzvah party to benefit those affected by terror attacks in Israel. One Family has since grown to become the pre-eminent non-profit organization dedicated to providing short and long-term assistance to the injured and bereaved men, women and children in Israel.

In 2002 Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto adopted the first victim family, the Zinger family, after Baruch Zinger, a father of four children was murdered after dropping off his son’s friend at a bus stop. Shortly afterwards, several other synagogues in Toronto and Montreal also adopted families. In 2004 Pam Albert traveled to Israel and met with different organizations that help victims of terror and decided to spearhead support for One Family, after recognizing its role as the umbrella organization in Israel that helps both terror victims as well as the entire family unit and helps them find a way to get back to their pre-functioning attack level. The Toronto office opened in 2004.

Our Mission

One Family Fund provides direct financial, legal and emotional support to the thousands of victims of terror in Israel on a daily basis. It is at the forefront in providing long-term support for physical and emotional health, education, housing, income maintenance and other needs.

Through our years of experience and strong connections with hospitals, government officials and caring individuals, One Family is giving strength to a generation affected by terrorism.

Programs and activities include providing financial assistance, psychological counseling through therapy, support groups and retreats; assistance coordinating applications for government benefits and pursuing employment opportunities. Those in need can better move forward in their recovery thanks to ongoing tangible support and relationships formed with our professional staff, lay leaders and supporters.