Volunteering

Hashomer Hachadash Youth’s November Conference Opens with Volunteer Work

Conference begins with volunteer work at an agricultural farm designated for PTSD recovery groups

Hashomer HaChadash conference began with volunteer work at an agricultural farm
United Hatzalah volunteers

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Anubanu volunteers in Kiryat Shmona.

From retirement to renewal: Anubanu lets Israeli volunteers make a difference

REPAIR THE WORLD volunteers clear a garden path. Repair the World mobilizes young Jews and their communities to engage in volunteer service and learning rooted in Jewish values to address urgent needs in communities, say the writers.

Jewish tradition, hands-on acts of service, show the power of volunteering - opinion


No. 37: Dubi Weissenstern, leader of ZAKA

As CEO of ZAKA, Weissenstern has played a central role in crisis management, strategic planning, and external relations through some of Israel’s most challenging periods.

Dubi Weissenstern

IDF Birthday Project: ‘We know how to care’

The IDF Birthday Project has over 50 volunteers, they have helped 7,000 children from Efrat and the surrounding communities of Gush Etzion celebrate their birthdays, even with dad away.

Screenshot, @IDFbirthdayproject Instagram account.

Presidential Award for Volunteerism given to 19 people, organizations

Israel’s president presents the award in order to foster volunteerism for the benefit of individuals, communities, and the whole of Israeli society.

The dogs do it: Comfort for the traumatized and for hospitalized wounded, thanks to Maj. Meitar Sela, who organizes Golden Retriever owners.

Surfing beyond limits where the sea meets the soul

The growing surf community at Posseable is transforming lives through inclusion, trust, and the power of the ocean.

Posseable: "There’s something natural about being among people with shared interests, regardless of ability."

From Manchester to MDA: Saving lives in Jerusalem

‘This country is being run by kids, but it works!’

IN HER Magen David Adom uniform.

‘Israelis are under ongoing mental strain’

ERAN’s leaders discuss the surge in mental health needs during Israel’s ongoing crisis, the launch of a national emergency center, and the vital role of global Jewish support.

VOLUNTEERING AT an ERAN center.

How SAHAR’s silent lifeline saves lives in Israel

Inbar Shenfeld leads SAHAR-Online Mental Support, the only Israeli helpline offering anonymous, lifesaving mental health support – entirely through text.

 FOR OVER 25 years, SAHAR has been Israel’s only text-based mental health helpline.

Tisha B’Av after October 7 Destruction, unity – and everything in between - opinion

What is this 'baseless hatred' that led to the destruction of the Temple? The Talmud teaches that it is as severe as the three cardinal sins.

Worshipers are seen at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Tisha B'Av.

Beyond the headlines: An American hug in a Bat Yam apartment - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won't read about in the news.

For an entire day, these American women dedicated themselves to making Sylvia’s apartment habitable—scrubbing and cleaning as they deciphered labels on Israeli cleaning products.

Masa participants are volunteering through the storm, embracing Israel at its hardest moments

From ambulance shifts to bomb shelters, Jewish young adults from around the world are choosing to serve and stay in Israel in times of war.

 Masa brings approximately 10,000 young Jewish adults to Israel annually.

Diaspora volunteers help rebuild Rishon Lezion neighborhood after Iranian missile strike

200 American Jewish girls volunteered to restore the Rishon Lezion neighborhood hit by an Iranian missile.

 Jewish volunteers help rebuild Rishon Lezion neighborhood after missile strike.