Volunteering

From Iran to Israel: An Iranian volunteer’s unlikely stand in wartime

Mehran Rezvani, who grew up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, has become a devoted supporter and volunteer for Israel.

Rezvani enjoys his volunteer activities at Eitanim.
Three women EMT volunteers of United Hatzalah after finishing an ambulance shift in Jerusalem, one haredi, one religious Muslim, and one secular.

From loss to lifesaving: United Hatzalah officer Linor Attias reflects on her journey to save lives

Latet volunteers distribute food boxes in public shelters in Tel Aviv.

The civilians’ war

Senior officials from the Construction and Housing Ministry during a tour of the site of the fall in Beit Shemesh in March.

Hundreds of public housing units damaged by Iranian missiles, restoration in progress


US surgeon in Gaza talks about the scale of wounds in Gaza: 'Something I have never dealt with'

US vascular surgeon Shariq Sayeed describes the dire situation in Gaza, where young patients face amputations due to shrapnel wounds and overwhelmingly low medical resources.

 DISPLACED PALESTINIANS shelter last week in an UNRWA-affiliated school in the central Gaza Strip. Gazan Palestinians are not Israeli citizens and are not Israel’s responsibility. Israel didn’t want this war, didn’t start this war, and doesn’t want it to continue, the writer asserts.

Treating an injured colleague in the living room

The heroic story of Sderot MDA station on October 7.

 MDA Ambulance

Leslie Windman: A Maryland chiropractor making adjustments in Israel

During the war, Leslie Windman has been using this skill – honed over 30 years of practice in Maryland – as a volunteer, easing aches and pains for soldiers serving across Israel.

 Leslie Windman, 60 From Clarksville, Maryland to Jerusalem, 2021

American teen volunteers change lives in Israel

20 American teens travelled to Israel to participate in Jewish National Fund-USA’s - Teen Volunteer Mission.

 American students in Israel's Negev on their volunteer mission

Nicky Cregor: A British olah with a profound impact on Israel

Nicky Cregor made aliyah at 19 and went on to receive a degree in social work from the University of Haifa. Now, she's assumed a new administrative post at the Jerusalem Municipality.

 Nicky Cregor From London to Jerusalem, 1984

The war is far from over, and Israelis still need help - opinion

The IDF’s work is far from done – and its need for assistance and equipment is as great as ever.

 An IDF unit receives tactical and personal gear in an Operation Israel delivery.

Jewish mothers fly to Israel to offer support in the wake of October 7

Momentum flew in 130 Jewish mothers from all over the world to volunteer, connect with Israel, and explore their Jewish identities.

"Momentum participants embrace each other while taking part in the organization's Mother to Mother mission."

This initiative reaches evacuees with fragrant laundry from home

A heartwarming initiative by Dr. Akerman provides fresh laundry to evacuees, offering a sense of home comfort during challenging times.

 Dr. Lahvit Akerman with the wartime laundry project 'Laundry for evacuees'

All of Israel is on the frontlines - opinion

All support given to Israel, regardless of where it’s given, is going to the frontlines. All Israelis are one or two degrees separated from an active duty soldier or a victim of October 7.

 Colel Chabad sets up a 'pop-up shop' comprised of donated items for the residents of Ashdod.

Diaspora Jews contributed over NIS 5 billion to Israel since October 7, report finds

A report issued by Israel's Diaspora Ministry found that world Jewry has ensured steadfast support for Israel, both in financial contributions and volunteers.

 Illustration of  Israeli shekels, September 24, 2023