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


From Manchester to MDA: Saving lives in Jerusalem

‘This country is being run by kids, but it works!’

IN HER Magen David Adom uniform.

‘Israelis are under ongoing mental strain’

ERAN’s leaders discuss the surge in mental health needs during Israel’s ongoing crisis, the launch of a national emergency center, and the vital role of global Jewish support.

VOLUNTEERING AT an ERAN center.

How SAHAR’s silent lifeline saves lives in Israel

Inbar Shenfeld leads SAHAR-Online Mental Support, the only Israeli helpline offering anonymous, lifesaving mental health support – entirely through text.

 FOR OVER 25 years, SAHAR has been Israel’s only text-based mental health helpline.

Tisha B’Av after October 7 Destruction, unity – and everything in between - opinion

What is this 'baseless hatred' that led to the destruction of the Temple? The Talmud teaches that it is as severe as the three cardinal sins.

Worshipers are seen at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Tisha B'Av.

Beyond the headlines: An American hug in a Bat Yam apartment - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won't read about in the news.

For an entire day, these American women dedicated themselves to making Sylvia’s apartment habitable—scrubbing and cleaning as they deciphered labels on Israeli cleaning products.

Masa participants are volunteering through the storm, embracing Israel at its hardest moments

From ambulance shifts to bomb shelters, Jewish young adults from around the world are choosing to serve and stay in Israel in times of war.

 Masa brings approximately 10,000 young Jewish adults to Israel annually.

Diaspora volunteers help rebuild Rishon Lezion neighborhood after Iranian missile strike

200 American Jewish girls volunteered to restore the Rishon Lezion neighborhood hit by an Iranian missile.

 Jewish volunteers help rebuild Rishon Lezion neighborhood after missile strike.

Netanyahu briefly leaves for ‘important phone call,’ during ZAKA visit

“I came here to say thank you on behalf of the people and the Government of Israel,” Netanyahu told the group’s directors, commanders, and volunteers.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the national headquarters of ZAKA in Jerusalem on June 26, 2025.

Birthright participants demonstrate resilience and a deep love of Israel amid Iran war - interview

These young adults showed that resilience is not just within the bones of the citizens of Israel, but within the blood of the Jewish people, wherever in the world they may be from. Am Yisrael Chai.

 Participants from the Birthright group in Mitzpe Ramon, June 2025.

Org. launches 'Northward' project to support farms in Israel's North

Farmers in the north have been lacking the agricultural manpower required to harvest orchards, work on vineyards, and perform other tasks.

 Volunteers from Connections in Agriculture working in north Israel, June 2025.