Volunteering

From the depths of the water to the heights of Mount Herzl

My journey as a woman into the hearts of ZAKA

Irene Nurith Cohn is a volunteer in the Zaka scuba unit
Brown sea turtle hatchling

Sea turtle nesting season has launched

HaGal Sheli session. Waves as opportunities

“The sea saved my life. Now we use it to save others”

Or L'Mishpachot organization 2025

A guiding light of hope with broken hearts


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.

Battling childhood cancer: Four-wheeling with Zichron Menachem

There were kids of all ages, ranging from all sectors of Israeli society, from secular to haredi.

 ZICHRON MENACHEM volunteers and kids.

Life's a Patchwork: How art and working with children enrich one woman's life

Mira Furth found fulfillment by channeling her skills to teach youngsters about art… and life

 MIRA FURTH with a collection of shoulder bags she designed.

Hugs from the heart: The bakers sending challah and cake to IDF soldiers during wartime

After over seven months, HaHamal HaMatok still delivers sweets to thousands of soldiers each week in the North and South of Israel. 

 Itzik Sade and Tamar Arbel.

Meet Asher Leeder, the rabbi and martial artist who helps IDF troops with chiropractic issues

Jerusalemite of the Week: Asher Leeder is an ordained rabbi and a black belt martial artist in Tora Dojo. Here in Israel, he uses his chiropractic skills to help IDF lone soldiers.

 Rabbi Asher Leeder