Dear friends and supporters,

 

Israel continues to navigate incredibly challenging times, and the need for community support is greater than ever. At Yahel, we’re deeply moved by the inspiring dedication of volunteers from around the world who are stepping up to support communities and bring hope and connection. From working with children or assisting the elderly in the community, to packing or rescuing food and taking part in many other community based initiatives -  every contribution has made a real difference.

 

This summer, we hosted over 30 groups and 1,166 volunteers - including Birthright Israel, Ramah Seminar, Passages, Honeymoon Israel and many more - in addition to our own Yahel Together, Fellowship and Olim Shalav volunteers.

 

We’re incredibly excited to be launching the 15th year of our Yahel Social Change Fellowship program on October 8th. We are deeply inspired by the dedication of this year's cohort, a truly impressive group of individuals from the United States, Canada, Colombia, Guatemala, and the UK. Despite the challenging times, they have chosen to come together to make a meaningful impact in Israel’s communities. Their diversity and commitment reflect the very essence of what the Fellowship stands for—bringing together people from around the world to engage in transformative service and social change. Click on the links below to meet our 2024/25 fellows!

 

We’re also gearing up for our new 4-week Yahel Impact program in Ofakim this winter, developed in partnership with Masa Volunteers. We’re thrilled to be launching this program at Yahel’s new Southern Hub, providing more opportunities for volunteers to engage deeply with communities in Israel’s South, offering much-needed support to regions impacted by October 7th and the ongoing war. As we look to build a strong cohort for this exciting new venture, we would love your help in spreading the word and sending us good mensches who are eager to make a meaningful difference through service and connection. Please find more information, and an invitation to our upcoming info session, below.