Volunteering
In emergency responses, Israel sets the standard and inspires the world
Israel shows that when people are given responsibility and the tools to act, they do not step back from crisis. They step forward into it.
From the depths of the water to the heights of Mount Herzl
Sea turtle nesting season has launched
“The sea saved my life. Now we use it to save others”
A guiding light of hope with broken hearts
Lt. Col (res.) Irit Oren Gunders is awarded the 2026 Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement
International Good Deeds Day: 115 countries, millions of participants, sparked by 1 woman’s drive
Good Deeds Day continues to expand worldwide as the peak event of year-round doing good and volunteer activities, with hundreds of thousands of projects and millions of participants.
When there is nowhere safe to run
Tenufa Bakehila is racing to repair unsafe shelters across Israel as rockets fall.
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.
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.”
The civilians’ war
Across Israel, war is reshaping daily life – and a growing struggle to maintain stability is unfolding inside Israeli homes.
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.
Feeding hope through food rescue
As VP of resource development at Leket Israel, Maya Azoulay is strengthening international partnerships to combat food insecurity across Israel.
Diaspora volunteers in Israel’s national service program help families displaced by Iran war
Volunteers from Jewish communities abroad serving in Israel’s national civilian service program took on emergency roles helping displaced families and children after the war with Iran.
Purim 2026: It’s not over until it’s good - opinion
Living in Israel during these past years of war has made the message of Purim painfully real.
