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Aug 26, 2025, 12:51 AM

A Place to Grow: Summer Camp for Bat Yam’s Children in Need

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While many children count down the days until summer vacation, for families in Bat Yam who are living with financial hardship, the long break can be a source of stress rather than joy. Parents who need to work are...

Feb 20, 2025, 10:13 AM

Israeli students learn critical life skills overlooked in the classroom

In a country where resilience is now more vital than ever, JOIN Israel’s Outdoor Training (ODT) project is tackling the challenge head-on. Led by Meir Bisk, the project encourages students to take on challenges that push them to trust,...

Aug 7, 2024, 9:16 PM

The impact of one of Jerusalem’s most selfless men

For over twenty years now, JOIN Israel’s Jerusalem Soup Kitchen has provided a warm and welcoming space for Jerusalem residents in challenging situations. The soup kitchen distributes two thousand to three thousand dollars of food products every day, totalling...

Jun 4, 2024, 8:56 PM

JOIN Israel’s Our Own Way: Community Building & Resilience in Sderot

JOIN Israel’s Our Own Way initiative (OOW), based in the city of Sderot, began as an innovative at-risk youth program and has burgeoned into a community-wide supportive network for a full array of vulnerable populations. OOW identifies at-risk youth,...

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