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

Zaka volunteers
Magen David Adom vehicles.

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

United Hatzalah's Miami Gala

From Hamas to Hatzalah: Freed hostage Bar Kupershtein inducted as EMT at United Hatzalah Miami Gala

Leora and her daughter run the Jerusalem marathon.

Finding her place: Leora Leeder's journey from New York to Israel


The mother(s) of all heroes: Six women volunteering to help Israel at war

HannaLee estimates that her “baking brigade” has provided more than 25,000 meals since the start of the war, and they’re not stopping.

 NEW MOTHERS enjoy some pampering.

The impact of a week dedicated to goodness – Interview with Rachel Goldberg-Polin

'When you do a tiny act of kindness, it has a very strong effect.'

 A TORAH SCROLL is completed in honor of the 120 hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.

Seagal Hagege: The Jersey girl on a mission help IDF reservists during wartime

Seagal Hagage always dreamed of making aliyah, but lacked purpose. October 7 gave her the chance to find fulfillment and meaning in her life.

 SEAGAL HAGEGE: A Jersey girl in Israel.

This is how American volunteers continue to support Israel

“If my Holocaust survivor grandparents could come to pre-state Israel in ‘46 and fight, I think I can pick some onions for a day,” said Tori Lynn Leibovic, who came to Israel with JNF-USA.

 Volunteer Tori Lynn Leibovic picks eggplants in northern Israel

Jon Polin speaks on acts of kindess as 'Week of Goodness' begins - interview

Jon explained to "The Post" that “It's the people here and the people all over the world who are sending us that strength."

 Hersh Goldberg-Polin with parents Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin.

Looking for a change: Jonathan Merage has directed his foundation to Israelis in need

The Jonathan Merage Foundation conceived a mental health initiative for survivors of the Supernova music festival,

 MERAGE FOUNDATION Israel team.

'Duty to come': Diaspora Jews drop their lives to volunteer in Israel

Jewish volunteers have traveled to Israel to volunteer in fields where farmers were left shorthanded after the departure of international and Arab workers.

 International Jewry comes to Israel in wake of Oct.7 to volunteer.

'Deserved twice over': ZAKA receives Shield Award for 'crucial' work

'We could not have functioned without your kindness'.

  ‘RESILIENCE IN Harmony,’ 2023. As ZAKA members conclude their painstaking work, their collective recitation of ‘I have faith with all my being’ within the cleared remains of a home becomes a powerful testament to resilience and faith.

We are called to serve others now more than ever - opinion

Volunteer service enriches both the person serving and the community being served, and helps us embrace our best selves.

 REPAIR THE WORLD staff prepare items to be donated, in Detroit.

In Jerusalem, a unique hotel offers respite for women who have experienced stillbirth

Although stillbirth is only officially recognized by Israeli authorities from 22 weeks of pregnancy, the center allows women to come as early as 20 weeks and up to four months after birth.

 A woman looks out the window at the Yirmiyahu33 complex, home to Israel's first hotel for women and couples who have experienced stillbirth.