Volunteering

The anchor that holds reservist families together

HaOgen for Reservist Families is the backbone sustaining nearly 40,000 reservist families – in 700 communities throughout the country and with a force of 20,000 volunteers.

Children of reservists in Or Akiva attend a week-long summer camp organized by HaOgen
Volunteers on Good Deeds Day 2025

Good Deeds Day is underway - Twenty years of doing from the heart

Zaka volunteers

ZAKA announces it responded to over 7,000 cases in Israel and abroad in 2025 annual report

Magen David Adom vehicles.

MDA deploys an ambulance every 22 seconds through 2025, with more than 1 million calls


Birthright participants demonstrate resilience and a deep love of Israel amid Iran war - interview

These young adults showed that resilience is not just within the bones of the citizens of Israel, but within the blood of the Jewish people, wherever in the world they may be from. Am Yisrael Chai.

 Participants from the Birthright group in Mitzpe Ramon, June 2025.

Org. launches 'Northward' project to support farms in Israel's North

Farmers in the north have been lacking the agricultural manpower required to harvest orchards, work on vineyards, and perform other tasks.

 Volunteers from Connections in Agriculture working in north Israel, June 2025.

Jerusalem's Tikkun Chozer volunteers provide free professional services - opinion

The backgrounds of these volunteers are very impressive. At the sewing machine, one can find a retired Yad Vashem historian helping a young man fix his torn pants.

 ‘For years, she has dreamed of bringing together all kinds of seamstresses, handymen, and professionals to provide a free service to the community’

Faith over fear: Supporting and visiting Israel amid the Gaza war

There must be many remarkable stories out there just waiting to be told.

Erez Ginat, deputy CEO of Israel Support Bridge (far L), stands next to Debbi Winsett on the day her tour group volunteered at the organization, Oct. 2024.

Florence Paley celebrates 94th birthday with heartwarming visit to Israeli seminary

A touching visit to a desert seminary becomes a heartfelt tribute to Florence Paley’s lifelong dedication to Israel and Jewish education.

 Florence Paley center with girls from seminary

Initiative brings together volunteers to rebuild Israeli communities affected by war

"These efforts are not just about restoring physical spaces; they’re about healing communities and showing that, even in the darkest of times, new life can emerge," said Neri Shotan.

 Volunteers bring hope and renewal to Israels South and North.

War Diary: Trump's 'Midas touch' delusions will fail to solve the Gaza crisis - opinion

Benjamin Netanyahu can praise President Donald Trump for his “creative and innovative idea” for Gaza, but the prime minister must also recognize the plan is absurd and dead on arrival.

 US President Donald Trump (R) meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 4, 2025.

‘Until the last soldier is home’: The women nurturing IDF troops with homemade food

The Soup Ladies of Samaria, the Southern Cannons, and other groups of women cook and prepare meals for soldiers throughout central and northern Israel

Ruti Spitzer (in red) and her team, Sayeret Tzuparim L’chayalim, dispenses warm soup and warmer blessings to soldiers stationed at the Karnei Shomron base.

Jewish National Fund-USA Brotherhood Mission Brings Love, Support, and Joy to Israel

2nd Annual Jewish National Fund-USA Brotherhood Mission to Israel took place earlier this month.

45 Jewish National Fund-USA Brotherhood Mission to Israel participants after volunteering to make hundreds of Shabbat meals for IDF soldiers and donating blood at a private home in Ofakim

United in good: Israel's celebration of Good Deeds Day 2025

Thousands of Israelis from all walks of life united in volunteer projects across the country, embodying this year's themes of "Feels Good to Do Good" and "United in Good."

 Good Deeds Day from the Arison Group.