DIASPORA AFFAIRS: One group, whose help has been invaluable since Oct. 7, is the team of medical professionals who flew over to shore up the Israeli healthcare system, in its hour of need.
KKL-JNF is currently operating programs for at-risk youth in thirty-four municipalities in Israel. KKL-JNF is currently operating programs for at-risk youth in thirty-four municipalities in Israel.
A group of 26 college students from the USA, used their winter break to volunteer in Israel, going on Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alternative Winter Break in early January.
Is there any other country in the world where its citizens think outside the box, investigate the needs, and supply them so quickly?
Olive harvesting makes you very sore, very dirty, and very oily. But also very satisfied. It seems to work for all ages.
In the fields near Israel’s border with Gaza, amid the echoes of conflict and the haunting remnants of attacks, there lies a profound resilience.
A compelling narrative emerges while examining the landscape of volunteerism during this crisis. In the initial three weeks, a commendable 45% of the population engaged in volunteer activities.
Since the war began on October 7, we have seen that the Jewish people in Israel and the Diaspora – the Jewish people throughout the world – have internalized this message.
I firmly believe that Israel is the canary in the coal mine, and the forces of ignorance and hate that are attempting to consume Israel, will ultimately turn on the West were they successful.