The support of our readers and donors enables us to remain open to the public.
Online: Our preferred method of receiving online donations is via PEF. click here
You may also contribute through IsraelGives: click here.
Foreign Tax Deductible Contributions:
To make tax deductible contributions by cheque in the USA via P.E.F. click here.
To make tax deductible contributions in the UK via MyIsraelCharity.org :
Specify in the reason for donation & how did you hear about us fields -
Safed English Library click here.
Donations by Cheque:
Cheques may be made out to:
(העמותה לקידום שרותי ספריה וחינוך בגליל העליון (ע״ר
or: The Safed English Library.
By Bank Transfer:
One-time or recurring donations can be made by bank transfer to
(העמותה לקידום שרותי ספריה וחינוך בגליל העליון (ע״ר
בנק הבינלאומי 31
סניף צפת 001
409307181
In Cash: Small sums can be given to the librarian and a receipt will be issued.
Donor Plaques
You can commemorate a loved one or a special occasion on our Benefactors' Board in the library. A gold plaque with the honoree's name will be displayed on the Benefactors' Board for donations of at least $1000 or the equivalent in Israeli shekels. A silver plaque with the honoree's name will be displayed for donations of at least $250 or the equivalent in Israeli shekels.
For smaller donations, a personal note will be sent to the person being honored.
Other ways to support the library
Buy books: We have surplus and duplicate books. We ask for a donation of 10 shekels per book, or three for 20.
Buy a book bag: 20 shekels each or three for 50.
The Edyth Geiger Memorial Safed English Library is a registered non-profit organization in Israel.
The library has a volunteer chairperson, treasurer, secretary, board of directors, and oversight committee.
Membership in the non-profit organization is open to anyone who donates at least 360 nis per year (< 1 nis per day!) and/or volunteers at least 36 hours per year (3 hours per month).
Members are invited to the Annual General Meeting and can vote in library elections.
There is no fee for checking out books.