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.
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.
Hebrew Scouts Movement leadership spoke about how the young boys and girls of the movement took action following the October 7 massacre.
ABOVE THE FOLD: That spirit of volunteerism should be a model not just for Jews the world over, but for the whole world.
Jews in the Diaspora need to take inspiration from the courage, initiative, and solidarity of Israelis.
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.
With soaring living costs, Friends for Health is stepping up to provide vital medications to those in need.
The survey showed that a month into the war, war-related volunteering patterns dropped to a rate of 28.7%, and today they stand at 15%.
How many dead Jews will it take for the world to stand up and declare, “We are all Jews here”?
UH volunteers represent all sectors of Israeli society, the statement said, and include doctors, paramedics, and medics stationed throughout the country.