Full day immersive experience
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Duration: Full day
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Immerse yourself in a local social justice issue.
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Explore the neighborhood, meet inspiring local social activists, and actively participate in service projects.
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Savor a delicious, locally made meal and participate in a local workshop, community meeting etc.
9:30AM
Arrival to Ofakim. Welcome and walking tour of the Mishor HaGefen neighborhood to hear about what happened there on October 7th.
11:00AM
Rest and debrief
11:15AM
Arrive at Beit HaTavshil and meet with Rabbi Shneor to learn about the work done in the center. Pack 100 food packages.
1:00PM
Lunch at Beit HaFul
2:00PM
Meet with local Ethiopian Israeli council member to hear about her work and about her community. Enjoy an Ethiopian Buna Coffee ceremony made by the local women.
4:00PM
Closing & Farewell
Service Project Examples
In addition to the sample itinerary above, here's a sampling of the full-day volunteering experiences we can create together. Each itinerary will be tailored to meet real needs on the ground and aligned with the volunteers' backgrounds and interests.
Service learning in Shfar’am / other Druze town
Together with our local partners, you will be hosted in one of the Druze towns in the Galilee. after an introductory conversation where you will learn about the unique story of the Druze community, you will join community members for a volunteer project according to the needs of the town. After a delicious Druze meal, local youth will take you on a walking tour to see the important sights of the town.
Service learning in Lod
This day is focused on Arab-Israeli relations in mixed cities. Start the day with a short walking tour in the old part of Lod followed by community based volunteer project. After lunch, take part in a panel with Jewish and Arab women who speak to the group about life in Lod
Service learning in Rishon LeZion
Start with a walking tour and introduction to the Ramat Eliyahu neighborhood. Participate in a local community based volunteer project. In the afternoon, split and go to 3-4 different Ethiopian-Israeli host families for a homemade meal or just to hear the stories of the families. Conclude with a Yahel led learning session or a speaker to talk about the Ethiopian Israeli community.
Let's Connect
Together we can build service learning experiences that can be customized to match your group's preferences and interests.