National Service

Twenty national service girls from the Volunteering Association began their service this week at the "ALYN - Beit Noam" organization. 19-year-olds Shani, Kena, and Tehila chose to continue for a second year of challenging work. "They show what true national resilience is."

Lack of budget and the freezing of coalition funds leave 4,000 volunteers out of kindergartens and schools. Against the backdrop of a severe shortage of teachers and principals, senior officials warn: "The system is in danger of collapse"

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."