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


Purim Shpiel: Revealed: The secret unicorn squadron behind Israel’s air superiority - interview

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

 Gavin 'the grumpy' unicorn leading the unicorn squadron volunteering for Israeli Air Force operations.

Stitching hope: Quilts provide solace for Be'eri massacre survivors

Israelis rallied in record numbers to volunteer in support of survivors of the Hamas atrocities and the soldiers battling terror.

 PROJECT COORDINATOR Gail Solomon displays a vividly detailed bucolic-themed quilt.

Unwanted duties: Why I keep saying yes when I want to say no - comment

Some people are natural leaders and step up. Others don't. I'm of the latter.


British occupational therapist answers Israel’s call, inspired by grandfather’s wartime legacy

British occupational therapist Samantha Cox volunteers at an Israeli rehab center, inspired by her grandfather’s heroism in liberating a Nazi camp and supporting Jewish survival in Mandate Palestine.

 Samantha Cox

How to join the IDF at (almost) any age and stage

I could hardly keep myself from jumping up and down when an IDF spokesperson named Shira offered to try to find some units that could use my unique talents.

 Judith Segaloff is seen packing boxes for the IDF.

ZAKA volunteer, Rabbi Moshe Halevi, who handled 1,200 October 7 victims, has died

Halevi had been volunteering with ZAKA for more than 20 years in various units and served as the deputy of Eran Kozachi in managing Camp Shura.

 Rabbi Moshe Halevi

Hebrew Scouts Movement leaders praise scouting youth for wartime activism

Hebrew Scouts Movement leadership spoke about how the young boys and girls of the movement took action following the October 7 massacre.

 A panel at the annual Hebrew Scouts Movement of Israel conference in Eilat.

Breaking the bystander effect: Lessons from Israel’s volunteer spirit - opinion

ABOVE THE FOLD: That spirit of volunteerism should be a model not just for Jews the world over, but for the whole world.

 A WOMAN protests against Daniel Penny outside Manhattan Criminal Court last month. The prosecution dropped the manslaughter charge and found Penny not guilty of the second charge of negligent homicide. Yet the message that was sent out to New Yorkers was ‘don’t get involved,’ says the writer.

American Jewish teens should step up and support Israel - opinion

Jews in the Diaspora need to take inspiration from the courage, initiative, and solidarity of Israelis.

 THE WRITER picks oranges on Kibbutz Be’eri with her grandmother Linda Lebovitz.

"Volunteering Family": Mastercard's new initiative

Mastercard's "Volunteering Family" initiative will allow families to plan a full day of doing good while simultaneously supporting local businesses in the restaurant and food industry through Ontopo.

 "Volunteering Family"