
Jewish Social Action
The Jewish Agency builds a thriving Israel by harnessing social activism in service of vulnerable populations. We train young Israelis to become leaders, social entrepreneurs, and skilled volunteers who work to make Herzl's vision of a model society a reality in Israel.
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Jewish Social Action Programs
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Amigour: Subsidized Housing in Israel
Amigour is a Jewish Agency subsidiary that provides quality housing in Israel to the elderly, new immigrants, and single-parent families.
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Project TEN: Global Tikkun Olam
Be The Change - Become a Jewish global activist and volunteer in Ghana, Mexico, Uganda, South Africa or Israel
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Youth Futures: Mentoring for At-Risk Children
Each Youth Futures mentor works with 16 at-risk children over the course of three years, teaching skills for academic improvement and social integration that last a lifetime.
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Nitzana Educational Eco-Village
A cutting-edge desert community and educational center that fosters environmentalism, tolerance, and self-confidence. Nitzana is home to many Jewish Agency Social Activism projects.
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Mechinot: Post High-School Service Learning
At Mechinot, Israeli high school graduates participate in Jewish study, volunteerism, and leadership training, towards a more engaged citizenship and a brighter future.
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Net@
The Net@ program increases the educational, social and economic opportunities of youth living in Israel's peripheral communities and works to reduce Israel's digital divide.
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Youth Villages
The Jewish Agency's Youth Villages provide highly cost-effective boarding school settings for youth with severe emotional, behavioral and family problems.
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Young Activism
The Jewish Agency's Young Activism activities are dedicated to investing in young Israelis who value social activism as a way of life, repairing the world, and long-term change.
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Volunteer for At Home Together
Interested in volunteering? Here's what you need to know!
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Security Assistance Fund
The Security Assistance Fund provides security details to Jewish schools, synagogues, and community centers around the world, so Jewish communal life can thrive even in the unfriendliest of places.
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Service Year Enrichment Program (Shin-shinui)
A new initiative provides training courses and Jewish learning for post-high school service-year volunteers.
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Young Aliyah
Nativ: Jewish Heritage for Immigrant SoldiersNativ provides immigrant soldiers with an affirmative, cross-denominational way to connect to their Jewish roots.
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Fund For The Victims Of Terror
Fund For The Victims Of TerrorThe Fund for the Victims of Terror provides Israel’s terror victims with direct, immediate financial assistance after an attack.
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Security Assistance Fund
Emergency Assistance for Wildfire Victims