Volunteers

Civil society organizations and volunteers rapidly mobilized following the October 7 attacks to supply the IDF and assist displaced southern residents amid severe military shortages.

Comedian Zvika Hadar shared his emotional journey during the October 7 memorial, describing how panic attacks led him to abandon entertainment and run a civilian truck operation assisting bereaved families.

With only half of Israel's polling stations located in accessible buildings for the upcoming elections, a massive grassroots volunteer initiative has mobilized to transport elderly and mobility-impaired voters.

Degel HaTorah is planning to utilize seminary students for election day turnout operations through rabbinical directives, bypassing legal restrictions on state-funded schools.

Fox Group and Falafel BaRiVua organized a morale-boosting food truck event at an IDF base in southern Israel, with celebrities and major business leaders volunteering to serve troops.

Female volunteers at the Magen David Adom station in Beitar Illit claim they are barred from shifts due to rabbinical rules, forcing them to volunteer in other cities.

The National Insurance Institute is expanding digital and advisory services for senior citizens, utilizing 4,500 volunteers and a dedicated hotline to ensure full rights realization.

In the midst of summer vacation, the Emunah branch in Tiberias held a special appreciation evening for dozens of reservist families, offering them a moment of respite and joy during these challenging times.

A medical delegation from Israel and discharged soldiers provided medical care and assistance to children in a distressed neighborhood in Panama City. The Foreign Minister of Panama and the local Minister of Health arrived to express their gratitude: "This is diplomacy that reaches people and improves the lives of the residents."

The "Ananim - Aviation for the Community" association gave children who were evacuated from their homes an hour of respite in the skies - a moment of hope, empowerment, and a smile.

When family is thousands of kilometers away, even a small gift feels like a big hug. Lone soldiers serving in the north were surprised on their birthdays with personal gifts sent from Los Angeles.

Against the backdrop of a surge in antisemitic incidents and threats to Jewish institutions in the United States, thousands of community members are undergoing security training and joining synagogue security teams.

Families from Los Angeles sent personal gifts to their sons and daughters serving in the IDF, and volunteers delivered them directly to bases in the north. "No soldier should feel alone."

Reuven Pinsky, the outgoing Director General of the National-Civic Service Authority, said goodbye to the national service volunteers of "Mishpacha Echad," who support widows, orphans, and the wounded: "They are responsible for the smiles and moments of joy."

Lia and Moshe, like many other couples, faced financial difficulties while planning their wedding. They were helped by the "Mabruk" association, which organizes celebrations with the help of volunteers. The project's idea is to create a "circle of kindness": couples who receive help become volunteers themselves at future events.