Volunteering

When humanity becomes the response

"One of Israel's most important contributions is the willingness to stand with others in their most difficult moments. It is the belief that no community should face tragedy alone."

Zaka volunteers in Venezuela
United Hatzalah volunteers respond to the site of a projectile hit in southern Israel on March 24, 2026.

The "90-Second" vision is scaling for life-saving impact

Members of United Hatzalah emergency medical services organization seen ahead of their departure to Turkey to assist in rescue efforts after the earthquake, in the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv, on February 7, 2023.

United Hatzalah bridging divides through service

Israeli volunteers help with rescue efforts in Venezuela following the recent twin earthquakes in the country.

Israeli aid delegations continue rescue operations in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes


How youth philanthropy creates ripple effects through Israeli society - opinion

We have experienced firsthand how quickly a seed of philanthropy can grow, positively influencing and empowering young people and the communities in which they live.

 PARTICIPANTS TAKE part in Honeycomb’s Magshimim program in Israel. The program introduces teens to philanthropy through a Jewish lens, the writer explains.

The mother(s) of all heroes: Six women volunteering to help Israel at war

HannaLee estimates that her “baking brigade” has provided more than 25,000 meals since the start of the war, and they’re not stopping.

 NEW MOTHERS enjoy some pampering.

The impact of a week dedicated to goodness – Interview with Rachel Goldberg-Polin

'When you do a tiny act of kindness, it has a very strong effect.'

 A TORAH SCROLL is completed in honor of the 120 hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.

Seagal Hagege: The Jersey girl on a mission help IDF reservists during wartime

Seagal Hagage always dreamed of making aliyah, but lacked purpose. October 7 gave her the chance to find fulfillment and meaning in her life.

 SEAGAL HAGEGE: A Jersey girl in Israel.

This is how American volunteers continue to support Israel

“If my Holocaust survivor grandparents could come to pre-state Israel in ‘46 and fight, I think I can pick some onions for a day,” said Tori Lynn Leibovic, who came to Israel with JNF-USA.

 Volunteer Tori Lynn Leibovic picks eggplants in northern Israel

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.