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.

APRIL 2, 2026|ByALAN ROSENBAUM

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

“Nothing prepared me for October 7,” said United Hatzalah senior officer Linor Attias. “This is my people, my country. I was one of the victims.”

MARCH 27, 2026|ByASHER SMITH

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

The civilians’ war

Across Israel, war is reshaping daily life – and a growing struggle to maintain stability is unfolding inside Israeli homes.

MARCH 24, 2026|ByLATET – ISRAELI HUMANITARIAN AID

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

Since Operation Roaring Lion, hundreds of public housing units have been damaged by Iranian missiles. Restoration efforts continue, with volunteers aiding in the cleanup.

MARCH 16, 2026|ByJAMES GENN

When disaster hits, civilians save lives first - opinion

Around the world, civilians are becoming the first to save lives in disasters, showing why emergency systems must recognize and support them.

DECEMBER 8, 2025ByDUBI WEISSENSTERN

ZAKA volunteers arrive at the scene. Governments must formalize the role of civilian responders. They need equipment, secure communication channels, training, and post-event mental health care, says the writer.

Bonnie and Meir Chasan: Senior citizens giving back through volunteering

Even before retiring – he when COVID hit, she about a year ago – volunteering was always part of the mix for this youthful and active couple.

DECEMBER 7, 2025ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN

Hashomer Hachadash Youth’s November Conference Opens with Volunteer Work

Conference begins with volunteer work at an agricultural farm designated for PTSD recovery groups

NOVEMBER 27, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Hashomer HaChadash conference began with volunteer work at an agricultural farm

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Stay informed, inspired, and connected to the lifesaving moments happening right now in Israel.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH UNITED HATZALAH

From retirement to renewal: Anubanu lets Israeli volunteers make a difference

In Israel’s periphery, Anubanu’s volunteers are proving that a lifetime of giving doesn’t end with retirement – it only begins anew.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025ByALAN ROSENBAUM

Jewish tradition, hands-on acts of service, show the power of volunteering - opinion

One of the most powerful tools for building resilience has been embedded in Jewish tradition all along: service to others.

OCTOBER 30, 2025BySARA ALLEN, CINDY GREENBERG

REPAIR THE WORLD volunteers clear a garden path. Repair the World mobilizes young Jews and their communities to engage in volunteer service and learning rooted in Jewish values to address urgent needs in communities, say the writers.

No. 37: Dubi Weissenstern, leader of ZAKA

As CEO of ZAKA, Weissenstern has played a central role in crisis management, strategic planning, and external relations through some of Israel’s most challenging periods.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

IDF Birthday Project: ‘We know how to care’

The IDF Birthday Project has over 50 volunteers, they have helped 7,000 children from Efrat and the surrounding communities of Gush Etzion celebrate their birthdays, even with dad away.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025ByRIVKAH LAMBERT ADLER