volunteering

Big Brother/Big Sister comes to Israel

Hundreds of children in Israel grow up in single-parent homes. Aware of the growing need in Israel for mature mentors for lonely children, Libby Reichman decided to open a local branch of the successful mentoring program Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Christians help Holocaust survivors

Organizations allow visitors to help those in need.

Jewish lesbian asked to stop working at church pantry

The woman took a week off of work and donated over $500 worth of food to the food pantry before being told she was no longer welcome.

Jewish and Israeli groups rally to help hurricane victims in Houston

150 students from three US states join Chabad’s efforts to provide relief.

Jewish community rallies to help Louisiana flood victims

“You never remember how traumatic it is finding pictures of children on the floor that are water-logged and having to bring them to the homeowner and ask them ‘do you want to keep this?”

Des Coréens en Israël

les chrétiens de Corée forment une communauté en pleine expansion, souvent fortement sioniste, au cœur de Jérusalem

Unis contre le terrorisme

Ils sont arabes, secouristes et bénévoles. Leur credo : sauver des vies

Their ‘father in heaven’ saves lives

United Hatzalah, founded and presided over by Eli Beer, is changing the way, and the speed, how people are treated for illness and injuries.

100-year-old Israeli with ‘golden hands and big heart’ spends birthday volunteering

Yehuda Losky touted as oldest volunteer in the Yad Sarah organization that helps the elderly, sick and lonely.

Yad Sarah organizing tours to suit wheelchair bound

Although much progress has been made in recent years to make sites accessible to the dsiabled, there is still a long way to go.

Wanted: Bone marrow for Jewish mother

London family turns to social media to help find donor for mom undergoing chemotherapy.

Mashav: Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation

Some 300,000 people have been trained, leaving them as goodwill ambassadors for Israel and empowered to develop and build.

Win:win

Social organization ZE.ZE does good business – and good deeds.

The GIFT of time

GIFT’s twin objectives are to inspire and educate people to give while simultaneously helping those in need.

A chance for civic participation

While two Ginot Ha’ir community council members differ on the wisdom of running the Blue Line down Emek Refaim Street, both agree the decision-making process is ‘broken.’

You give a little, you get a little

Making every day count with One Day Social Volunteering.

Sweep the supermarket with Ezrat Achim

Lace up those running shoes and let the fun begin!

She lives to serve

No job is too small for Yehudis Schamroth, who makes good deeds part of her daily life.

Special friends, indeed

Every child needs a buddy – Friendship Circle makes it happen.

We can survive

The Jerusalem ICA provides cancer patients with much-needed support – gratis.

Propping up the poverty-stricken at Tenufa Bakehila

“Helping these people, it is a passion of mine.”

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The Pantry Packers packaging facility promotes hands-on volunteering in the capital

Israeli ZAKA volunteers aid Miami hurricane victims

"We are working in an area without power helping families with sick children and elderly people who were unable to evacuate."

Some 800,000 Israelis to give back to the community on ‘Good Deeds Day’

Good deeds day is a day that connects people of all ages, cultures and religions.

Yad Sarah races against time to record stories of survivors

The organization has recorded testimonies and personal stories by over 1,000 survivors to date.

Spotlight: A chance to give back

For these veteran immigrants who volunteer at United Hatzalah, contributing to Israel is a way of life.

Gur hassidic leadership bans paramedic volunteer work for those under 30

According to Haredi media reports, anyone who volunteers for Magen David Adom or United Hatzalah under the age of 30 will not be welcomed in Gur institutions and neither will their children.

Canadian Jews exposed to Project TEN missions to Africa

Giving back to Israel: Seven Taiwanese volunteers share their stories

“Last year 7,500 Taiwanese came to Israel and pretty much the same in reverse, and we want more."

Riding along with the lifesaving night owls of United Hatzalah

From Metulla to Eilat, the volunteers of United Hatzalah work miracles 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

How an Israeli NGO helps children battling cancer become kids again

“There are many organizations for kids with cancer, but what is unique about this one is the optimism.”

Equal rights, opportunity highlight President’s Prize for Volunteerism

President Reuven Rivlin bestowed the award on this year's individuals and organizations who selfless activities for the country have made a significant impact.

Pitchon-Lev: No empty plate for Passover

Tune in Saturday, April 15th to join Jews from all over to provide a basket of food for needy families.

Pitchon-Lev: Bringing the Jewish people together in the spirit of Passover

It’s time for the Jewish people to come together to ensure all Israelis can celebrate a meaningful holiday.

Pitchon-Lev: Delivering the gift of Passover

13,000 holiday baskets will provide families across Israel to observe the Passover holiday.

Meet Pitchon Lev, the NGO aiding scores of vulnerable Israelis this Pesach

Running for Daniella

Hundreds from ‘Team AMIT’ to run in Jerusalem Marathon, raise money for children’s shelter aided by the late Daniella Moffson.

1.5 million Israelis expected to give back on Good Deeds Day

Set for March 28, the 11th Good Deed Day encourages Israelis to give back to their communities and has also been adopted by other countries across the globe, who will mark the day on April 2.

Project Ten 'Be the Change'

‘Seventy percent of the volunteers’ time is used for the actual work, and 30% is spent learning Jewish values and understanding why it is important for Jews to be involved in this work.’

Tevel b’Tzedek

Creating Israeli and Jewish leadership passionately involved in tikkun olam locally and globally.

Israel’s leading charities ensure a sweet Jewish New Year for the needy

Some 18,500 families will receive food staples for the holiday, in addition to 81,000 fresh and hot holiday meals being served at Colel Chabad's soup kitchen network around the country.

Health Minister announces support for the 'Danielle Foundation' initiative

A "Danielle Foundation" initiative: An annual prize in memory of Danielle Sonnenfeld to be awarded to doctors and nurses who devoted treatment and personal attention towards patients.

Teens work to bridge gaps in the periphery through volunteering

Participants earn leadership skills, professional training and scholarships.

IsraelGives seeks world donor record on GivingTuesday

The social initiative offers an alternative to the rampant culture of consumerism characterized by US post-Thanksgiving super sales.

NIS 22.5 million worth of food distributed to hungry in Israel by Leket Israel

Volunteers are key to success of food banking, say Global FoodBanking Network board members.

MDA still helps unify next generations of families 70 years after Holocaust

Every year MDA receives some 1,000 requests, most of them from next-generation descendants of Holocaust victims or survivors.

Israeli organizations rally to help needy on Passover

Colel Chabad dsitributes food, supplies, for thousands of struggling families.

Pilot project to put video cameras in MDA mobile intensive care units to better treat victims

MDA asks for blood donations before Pessah while volunteers collect food for the needy.

It’s never too late to do a ‘Good Deed’

“Good deeds day is a day that does good for the heart," says Shari Arison.

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Itai Pinkas

Reaching the summit

The Make-A-Wish Israel team climbs Kilimanjaro to raise funds for children with life-threatening illnesses

Loving Israel’s disabled

ALEH Negev cares for some 150 residents with severe disabilities

In tough times, relying on community for help

As Hanukka approaches, Jewish social services agencies in US gear up to help growing number of needy American families.

Jews and Roma talk alliance in Hungary

Radical voices, anti-Semitic narratives are getting stronger, says NGO head; Roma in Europe have long faced discrimination and persecution.

Jewish, Roma youth meet in Hungary

Youth are gathering to discuss how to build partnerships, plan joint initiatives, and exchange experiences about minority identity.

The power of giving: a mission to Ethiopia to bestow the gift of sight

“We live once; this is not a rehearsal. Make it count.”

Love your neighbor as yourself

OLAM represents taking care of the global good as a basic Jewish value.

All for one and one for all

A haredi organization teams up with the IDF to feed those in need.

An unlikely bond

An innovative program pairs prison inmates with the severely disabled residents of Aleh Negev, leading to surprising benefits on both sides.

The Human Spirit: For Our Good Health

The benefits of volunteering go beyond a good feeling.

Twenty Nine Lives

A year after the disaster in Haiti and the subsequent humanitarian outreach, Moran Atias tells the story of her trip there.

The Aliyah Return Center

Celebrating Jewish-Christian diversity in the Galilee.

Igniting a crowdfunding campaign: iAmIsrael

The iAmIsrael campaign features 18 of Israel’s best and most impactful organizations under one umbrella.

Acknowledging the ‘invisible’ people

“Everywhere you turn, there are people who serve us, sometimes doing menial or boring jobs, whose efforts we all enjoy but whom we hardly notice.”

Pet whisperer

Yuval Mendelovitz dedicates his life to dog rescue.

College students fortify troubled towns by moving in

In return for free tuition and low rent, members of Ayalim student villages volunteer their time to transform Negev and Galilee communities.

Double protection

Beersheba and its satellite suburbs were pounded by dozens of missiles during the week-long Operation Pillar of Defense.

America will protect and support 'vetted' Syrian rebels, US official says

"It is clearly part of our plan, that not only we will train them, and we will equip them with the latest weapons systems, but we will also protect them when the time comes."

Welfare Ministry launches volunteering initiative

NIS 10 million program aims to increase 18.8 pearcent of population that chooses to volunteer.

Soldiers prepare Passover packages for the needy

Gallery: Border Police soldiers, volunteers help pack food boxes for 12,000 families.

6th annual ‘Good Deeds Day’ set to kick off

Study finds 18% of Israelis volunteer regularly to help their community.

Why Israel has the highest percentage of teenage EMTs

More than 11,000 teenagers volunteer with Magen David Adom, making up 60% of its volunteer staff.

My word: Doing good is going strong

Any day can be a Good Deeds Day and tikkun olam can begin at home, as a way of life.

Here and There: Volunteering today for a better tomorrow

As we approach Good Deeds Day let us take pride in our volunteers who give of themselves in order to improve the lives of others.

Let them volunteer

Israel soldiers are volunteering in neighborhoods that house many asylum-seekers and are receiving mixed reactions.

Behind every ZAKA volunteer is a traumatized wife

At ZAKA, we provide professional psychological counseling for both the volunteers and their wives.

Lone soldiers on leave: Do you know where they go?

Lone soldiers from overseas are a neglected population with unique needs. As immigrants, their needs should not be just the responsibility of the army, but the government and civil society.

Students and social activism

Universities take pride when their students volunteer to help underprivileged children in the local community, but they aren’t so happy when they take on political issues.

Grapevine: Purim party in the White City

If Jerusalem can have a Shushan Purim, so can Tel Aviv.

Young United Hatzalah volunteer loses battle with illness on 10th birthday

Raphael's dream was to one day get healthy and become a full medical emergency volunteer.