Volunteering

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."

Yosef (Yoshko) Mashiach, who founded "Burekas Yoshko" in Ramle four decades ago, has passed away. Beyond the business that became a landmark far beyond the city, he leaves behind a legacy of volunteering and kindness.

Without titles, without a uniform, and at his own private expense: Malkiel Lerner arrives at the bedsides of wounded IDF soldiers within the first 24 hours after their injury to give them hope. In a candid interview with Oded Harush, he tells of the post-trauma that led him to find his calling.

Ahead of the upcoming Rosh Hashanah, the "Ahim LaSemel" association and the Maccabi Foundation are relaunching "Doing good in yellow." Over 1,000 volunteers will pack thousands of food packages for families in need, lone soldiers, and Holocaust survivors.

Where to volunteer this week: Ahead of the upcoming school year, the "Chinuch LePsagot" association is looking for mentors for children and teenagers from the periphery in the excellence centers it operates. The "Neve Michael" boarding school in Pardes Hanna needs volunteers for academic assistance for at-risk children. The "Elifelet" association in Tel Aviv would be happy to have volunteers for...

The relationship between TV presenter Tsufit Grant and her husband, musician and actor Shuli Rand, is undoubtedly one of the most intriguing in the entertainment industry. Grant, who frequently shares updates on social media, recounted a particularly moving experience she shared with her husband.

Ahead of the new school year, the "Good Box" project by the "Ruach Tova" association (Arison Group) operated across 13 local authorities, engaging residents, businesses, and volunteers in a sustainability-focused initiative. "It is a great pride to see this circle of giving expand from year to year."

Dozens of employees from the Partner communications group participated in a volunteer activity at the Leket Israel logistics center to assist in preparing food aid for those in need across the country.

The "Ruach Tova" association offers new volunteering opportunities nationwide: from mentoring lone soldiers in the Sharon region to music classes for the elderly in Holon and agricultural work in Be'er Sheva.

The activity, which took place at the initiative of the Bat Yam Municipality and in cooperation with the "Habaita" organization, reflects the desire of new immigrants to integrate into Israeli society, take an active part in community life, and contribute to the city.

36-year-old Shalva Yakobashvili, a married father of two, decided about two months ago that it was time to make amends. Although he was unable to enlist in the army due to his past, he chose to dedicate his life to those on the front lines since the October 7 massacre. "It is something that touches my heart very much. When I was a child, I really wanted to enlist and they didn't let me," he says...

Where to volunteer this week: The "Baim Le-Tov" movement seeks retirees for regular contact with lonely seniors, "Yad Sarah" in Migdal HaEmek needs help with rehabilitation equipment, and the "Gal Galim" surfing school in Ashdod is looking for volunteers to teach surfing to children with special needs.

On October 7, Rinat Elazar Peretz, a school librarian from Gan Yavne, looked for a way to contribute to the war effort - without weapons and without a uniform. The answer turned into a volunteer project that is managed entirely from her home: reading crates sent to units, libraries opened on bases and outposts, and soldiers from all over the country who show up at her door almost every day. "A...

The municipality continues to put teenagers at the center, as the city recently celebrated the addition of 100 new volunteers to the Magen David Adom (MDA) youth division, alongside the establishment of a new IDF preparation center and the expansion of educational programs.

Yoav "HaTzel" Eliasi addressed the controversy surrounding his police status in an interview with "HaTzinor." He categorically denied reports of his dismissal, emphasizing that he chose to suspend his volunteer service on his own initiative.

Where to volunteer this week: The "Sordim" association is seeking volunteers for home visits to Holocaust survivors. The "Lev HaSh" association needs workshop facilitators for parents of children with cancer in Haifa. The Association for the Advancement of Education in Tel Aviv is looking for drivers to distribute food, and other opportunities are available nationwide.

Guy Meroz revealed he has been assisting reservists and career soldiers struggling with war-related debt, but he is now overwhelmed by the volume of requests and is seeking help to manage the initiative.