Sar-El Volunteers for Israel

Our madrichot Izmagard and Shelly Ram were wonderful, and I especially enjoyed the educational programs they conducted every evening. They were also there for everyone, even in difficult situations.

Irwin Edelstein

Sar-El participant

Our two madrichot, Michal and Izmargad are two very special people that deserve the highest praise. They truly went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and welcome.
My personal experience with Sar-El was a life experience that will be freeze framed in my mind.

Alvin Lazarus

Sar-El participant, March, 2008

I have recently returned from another great Sar-El trip. The work was different from my first two trips. It was most enjoyable and a pleasure and privilege to once again be able to serve the Jewish people and IDF.

The madrichot, Adi and Orit, were really wonderful to have as leaders. The excursions that they took us on were all most informative. I hope the Sar-El program continues to go well throughout the year and I'm looking forward to volunteering again next year.

Alan Cosford

Sar-El participant, March, 2008

I'm back in Ireland now and have been scratching my head trying to figure out how to put my thanks to you and everyone at Sar-El into an e-mail!

I can't possibly describe how wonderful it was for me, but I'll just send kudos to you and the staff for a brilliant program, "Well Done."

Zoë and Drew were so professional and talented. We all agreed that next time we'd be delighted if they were our madrichot again. We all have nothing but praise for them and the soldiers at our base who were so hospitable and warm (and understanding) to us. I heard we broke the warehouse record and that can only be because we all pulled together - a tribute to you too.

I did enjoy my time and managed to see a lot of Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and the North Coast. Zoë was a great help in that regard.

Again, many thanks to you and everyone at Sar-El.

- Brian Haran

Sar-El participant, January,2008

Nufar and Ruth were absolutely great, creative in their work and meticulous in their preparation.

- Miriam Sherman

Sar-El participant

I'd like to second Miriam Sherman's statement about Ruth and Nuphar. They were among the best madrichot I've been associated with.

- Len Berk

Sar-El participant

Izmargard and Shaked were wonderful girls, full of sunshine and always ready to answer questions, always smiling.

- Eugene Zauber

Sar-El participant

It was my first time (on Sar-El) and I absolutely loved every moment of it. I'll be back very soon, no doubt, probably next spring. The soldiers were wonderful to us, they treated us so well, I was amazed at the maturity, sparkling spirit and sense of humor we encountered, particularly in our work managers and our madrichot. Everyone at our base bent over backwards to look after us and make us feel welcome.

The work was fun and it felt like we really achieved something, even on a small scale, and hopefully made a little contribution to the efforts of the IDF and "our" brigade in particular. I also really appreciated how much effort our madrichot, Yaara and Techiya, put in to plan activities for us - I hadn't expected such an investment in us, all the evening activities were fun and educational, some of the talks by soldiers were very touching, and the trips were amazing. I learned so much about different aspects of life in Israel and the IDF, it was brilliant!

- Kat Richberg

Sar-El participant, November 2007

I was very impressed with all of the madrichot, but a special mention must be made of Sheila. What a credit she is to Sar-El, the IDF and the new generation of young people on which the nation of Israel will depend in the future...

- John Whittam

Sar-El participant, November 2007

I was a Sar-El volunteer last month, at a base in Tel Aviv. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Everything was wonderful. I was thrilled to be given an opportunity to help the nation of Israel. My madrichot, Nophar and Michal, were superb. I am now making preparations to return as a volunteer in early 2008 and many additional times in the future.

- Brian Ruderman

Sar-El participant, November 2007

I was very impressed with Yaara and Techiya .Their maturity level and positive attitude were inspiring. I miss Yaara's big smile every morning and their constantly asking me if I need anything.

- Ken Dion

Sar-El participant, November 2007

My madrichot Hila and Nathalie were excellent. They lead our International Youth Group really well. They rocked!!

"...Dina demonstrated an ability to personally connect with each individual, as well as the group as a whole. She consistently showed great maturity and poise in every situation. Dina worked very hard to ensure our needs and all of our concerns were quickly accommodated. She was well prepared as we gathered each morning to start work and she put in a great deal of time and creative effort to make sure our evening activities were educational as well as entertaining..."

"...I cannot praise our madricha enough for all of her work and dedication. She was with us every day to coordinate our activities, listen to our troubles and solve our problems..."

Our madricha Dina is kind, caring and an absolute pleasure. Her games and lectures were great fun and very informative. She went about all of her duties with great diligence...."