18.fund is a fundraising platform operating on behalf of the Shabata Demalkata Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 99-4247639, Shabata Demalkata Inc.), that supports Jewish families facing hardship through tzedakah and places personal prayers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

How are donations to 18.fund used?

Donations made through 18.fund support the Shabata Demalkata Foundation's work providing practical help to Jewish families in need — including meals, Shabbat essentials, groceries, and community assistance — alongside the placement of personal prayers at the Western Wall.

How is my prayer placed at the Western Wall?

After you submit a prayer through 18.fund, our team in Jerusalem prints it and places it respectfully at the Western Wall (Kotel), one of the holiest sites in Judaism. Placement typically occurs within seven days.

Will I receive confirmation of my donation and prayer?

Yes. After submitting a donation and prayer request, 18.fund sends a confirmation email. Many supporters also receive a personal video confirmation showing the prayer placed at the Western Wall.

Is my donation to 18.fund tax-deductible?

Yes. 18.fund operates on behalf of the Shabata Demalkata Foundation, a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 99-4247639). Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by U.S. law.

Is my payment secure?

Yes. All donations on 18.fund are processed through Stripe, which is PCI DSS Level 1 certified — the highest security tier in the payments industry — and uses encryption in transit and at rest.

Can I submit more than one prayer to the Western Wall?

Yes. You can submit multiple prayers through 18.fund — one for each person or intention you would like included at the Western Wall.

How can I contact 18.fund?

You can reach 18.fund by email at info@18.fund or via WhatsApp and the contact form on the website. Mailing address: 1911 E 16th St., Brooklyn, NY 11229.

Western Wall Prayer and Tzedakah: Connecting Your Heart to Jerusalem

Western Wall Prayer and Tzedakah: connect your heart to Jerusalem. Your tax-deductible donation through 18.fund supports Jewish families and is read in prayer at the Western Wall (Kotel) every Monday and Thursday.

The Shabata Demalkata Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every donation lifts a donor's name in prayer at the Kotel and provides meals, Shabbat essentials, and care for families facing hardship. 18.fund is operated by Shabata Demalkata Inc. (EIN 99-4247639).

We operate a 100% impact model for public family-support gifts: every dollar given for family aid goes directly to meals and essentials. Administrative and operating costs are covered by private donors and grants. Names are prepared in Jerusalem and carried to the Wall on the next Monday or Thursday reading.

Gifts start at Chai — $18 — with preset amounts and optional monthly giving on presets. Confirmations include email and a tax receipt once your intention has been lifted. In a world of uncertainty, the 18.fund Transparency Promise delivers clarity: verified physical presence at the Kotel twice weekly, bank-level Stripe security, and full tax-deductible documentation.

Anchor your name in the Holy Land. Join the Shabata Demalkata Foundation and 18.fund to turn your intention into a lifeline for a family — as Proverbs teaches: Tzedakah tatzil mimavet — charity delivers from death.