Jewish Social Action

Masa Israel Journey program participants

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.

Jewish Social Action Programs

Project TEN: Global Tikkun Olam

Volunteer with vulnerable populations around the world and develop your Jewish knowledge, while making friends from Israel and worldwide.

11 Jun 2013 / 3 Tamuz 5773
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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.

11 Jun 2013 / 3 Tamuz 5773
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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.

11 Jun 2013 / 3 Tamuz 5773
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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.

11 Jun 2013 / 3 Tamuz 5773
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Atidim: Enrichment Programs for Gifted Students

Atidim, "Futures" in Hebrew, prepares promising students from disadvantaged communities for higher education at leading universities.

20 Oct 2013 / 16 Heshvan 5774
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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.

20 Oct 2013 / 16 Heshvan 5774
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At Home Together (Babait Beyachad)

Volunteer for At Home Together

Interested in volunteering? Here's what you need to know!

23 Oct 2013 / 19 Heshvan 5774
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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.

27 Oct 2013 / 23 Heshvan 5774
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Fund for the Victims of Terror

The Fund for the Victims of Terror provides Israel’s terror victims with direct, immediate financial assistance after an attack, complementing governmental relief and easing recovery.

02 Dec 2013 / 29 Kislev 5774
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Emergency Assistance Fund

The Emergency 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.

11 Jun 2013 / 3 Tamuz 5773
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Young Aliyah

Nativ: Jewish Heritage Education for Immigrant Soldiers

Nativ is a warm Jewish educational experience for immigrant soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

11 Jun 2013 / 3 Tamuz 5773
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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.

20 Oct 2013 / 16 Heshvan 5774
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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.

20 Oct 2013 / 16 Heshvan 5774
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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.

20 Oct 2013 / 16 Heshvan 5774
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Meet Our Staff

"I myself made Aliyah in the 1980's, and I am full of gratitude for the continued work and commitment of The Jewish Agency" – Vered Achihon

Content Director of "Ethiopian Project". Vered made Aliyah when she was 4 on Operation Moses, arriving at a Jewish Agency absorption center. Today, Vered oversees absorption needs for olim, preparing a smooth integration into Israeli society and life.
"I am currently writing a children's book that I always dreamed of publishing." – Omer Givati

Omer studied International Relations and Political Science at Hebrew University, and met his wife while an emissary in USA. He won the President's Award for his work with Ethiopian immigrants. As a Partnership Director, Omer is responsible for connections with the communities, educational projects and supporting local voluntary organizations.
"After coming to Israel on The Jewish Agency's "Operation Moses", I'm now privileged to make the dream of return to Zion come true for so many others" – Asher Seyom

Emissary to Ethiopia, Director of the Meron Absorption Center in Sefad. Following the Second Lebanon War, the Center was awarded most outstanding center for its treatment of olim.
"My Masa program was a test drive which reinforced my long-time dream – to make Aliyah" – Rina Barats

Rina Barats, a graphic designer for The Jewish Agency, emigrated from Latvia in 2012, graduating from Hebrew studies in Ulpan Etzion. Rina earned her BA from Latvian Academia of Culture, and participated in Taglit in 2009 and Masa.
"It's an amazing opportunity to provide young Jewish campers and counselors with the same life-changing experience that I had" – Daniel Mahrer

Danielle Mahrer works as a Shlichim and Camps Coordinator for The Jewish Agency's Summer Shlichim Program, sending shlichim to summer camps in North America. She grew up in Los Angeles; her first trip to Israel was on Taglit-Birthright, and after making Aliyah in 2010, she studied at the Hebrew University.
"My work is extraordinarily satisfying, enabling me to contribute to Israeli society and the Jewish people" – Yael Toledano

Yael Toledano has been working for The Jewish Agency since 2006. Originally from the French village of Saint-Quentin, she grew up in Paris, before her family made Aliyah. Yael is starting a new journey as The Jewish Agency long-term emissary to France, working with and for the Jewish communities to connect them to Israel, its history, culture and the Jewish spirit.
"My work provides a wonderful opportunity to develop Aliyah programs that serve the interests of both Olim and Israel's economy" – Bilana Sahar

Bilana Sahar, Director of Aliyah Unit and Experience Israel programs, was born in Lvov, Ukraine. She worked in the IDF for 10 years and has served The Jewish Agency as an emissary in Uzbekistan and Ukraine. Today, Bilana manages her unit's daily work, guiding teams and emissaries in the field.
"The challenge enables me have a real impact on society, putting a smile on the faces of youth at risk" – Muhammad Abu Al-Hija

Muhammad Abu al-Hija is the Director of Youth Futures in East Jerusalem, working with youth at-risk, and is responsible for meeting the program's educational, organizational and budget goals, guiding Mentors, alongside welfare and educational staff. Muhammad worked for five years at the Ministry of Education.

Jewish Social Action

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.

Jewish Social Action Programs

At Home Together (Babait Beyachad)

Young Aliyah

Meet Our Staff