A fully immersive
9-month program
$1,000 (Inc housing & monthly living stipend)
Connect with
Real and authentic Israeli communities
Choose from a
Wide range of volunteer placements
Speak the region.
Learn Hebrew and Arabic
The Yahel Social Change Fellowship is an immersive 9-month volunteer program in Israel, for young Jewish adults passionate about Social Change
Upcoming Cohort:
October 2027 - June 2028
Enact real and lasting change in Israel's underserved communities during a transformative and authentic Israel experience. Discover Israel off the beaten path and gain a unique understanding of the land and its people, all whilst making lifelong connections that will shape your future.
Amplify untold stories.
Connect with local communities.
Get an unfiltered look at Israel through candid encounters with Israel's diverse communities. Meet, connect, and work with Israelis from all walks off life, religions and cultures. Hear their stories and uncover historical layers. Yahel fellows are independent thinkers who enjoy engaging with diverse perspectives, and building connections across cultural divides.
Find your passion.
Make a real difference.
The Fellowship offers a uniquely diverse range of social change projects, including education, non-profit work, environmental initiatives, arts and culture projects, and support for vulnerable populations. Working alongside local community leaders in your placement city, you'll you'll be given the platform to the real and lasting change so badly needed in this moment.
Join our Global Changemaker Tribe
The Yahel Social Change Fellowship is more than a program, it's a global community of passionate individuals united by a desire to make a difference. Our program fosters deep friendships, creating a powerful network for years to come. No matter where you land, you'll have the skills and network to inspire change in your own community, and become a driver of social change.
Iriet Danon
Fellowship 2022-2023
I feel like I received a truly in-depth exploration into Israeli society. I left with a much firmer understanding of those perspectives, and the challenges faced by communities living in Israel, and that is something I value immensely.
Join Yahel Israel’s mission of empowering communities and developing tomorrow’s social change leaders.
