Volunteering
ZAKA announces it responded to over 7,000 cases in Israel and abroad in 2025 annual report
“Our volunteers work quietly and professionally to ensure every person is treated with respect and that families can bury their loved ones with dignity and certainty,” said ZAKA CEO Weissenstern
MDA deploys an ambulance every 22 seconds through 2025, with more than 1 million calls
From Hamas to Hatzalah: Freed hostage Bar Kupershtein inducted as EMT at United Hatzalah Miami Gala
Finding her place: Leora Leeder's journey from New York to Israel
Stitching hope: Quilts provide solace for Be'eri massacre survivors
Israelis rallied in record numbers to volunteer in support of survivors of the Hamas atrocities and the soldiers battling terror.
Unwanted duties: Why I keep saying yes when I want to say no - comment
Some people are natural leaders and step up. Others don't. I'm of the latter.
British occupational therapist answers Israel’s call, inspired by grandfather’s wartime legacy
British occupational therapist Samantha Cox volunteers at an Israeli rehab center, inspired by her grandfather’s heroism in liberating a Nazi camp and supporting Jewish survival in Mandate Palestine.
How to join the IDF at (almost) any age and stage
I could hardly keep myself from jumping up and down when an IDF spokesperson named Shira offered to try to find some units that could use my unique talents.
ZAKA volunteer, Rabbi Moshe Halevi, who handled 1,200 October 7 victims, has died
Halevi had been volunteering with ZAKA for more than 20 years in various units and served as the deputy of Eran Kozachi in managing Camp Shura.
Hebrew Scouts Movement leaders praise scouting youth for wartime activism
Hebrew Scouts Movement leadership spoke about how the young boys and girls of the movement took action following the October 7 massacre.
Breaking the bystander effect: Lessons from Israel’s volunteer spirit - opinion
ABOVE THE FOLD: That spirit of volunteerism should be a model not just for Jews the world over, but for the whole world.
American Jewish teens should step up and support Israel - opinion
Jews in the Diaspora need to take inspiration from the courage, initiative, and solidarity of Israelis.
"Volunteering Family": Mastercard's new initiative
Mastercard's "Volunteering Family" initiative will allow families to plan a full day of doing good while simultaneously supporting local businesses in the restaurant and food industry through Ontopo.
Friends for Health: combating rising costs and saving lives with medication donations
With soaring living costs, Friends for Health is stepping up to provide vital medications to those in need.
