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Sar-El drives to help IDF
Israeli NGO Sar-El drives to help IDF soldiers at war while filling the souls of Jews abroad
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MOMS OF LONE SODLIERS VOLUNTEER FOR SAR-EL
Since October 7, more volunteers than ever have heeded the call of duty to support our troops.
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Why I joined the IDF at 65
Michelle Huberman joined an IDF volunteer programme much later than the average olah
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A 92-year-old makes military bases
“It’s not about what you do but why you are doing it. You are there to relieve a soldier or army personnel,” says Camilla Mass of Rochester, N.Y.
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Sar-El – A passion for Israel
An article on Sar-El was published on 21.9.2020 in Jerusalem Post, about adventure of a Sar-El volunteer
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Sar-El needs your support!
Support Sar-El. Any donation makes a difference. Any donation contributes to the State of Israel‘s protective shield.
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Sar-El in the Time of Corona: Reporting from Israel
It has been five months since volunteers has stepped onto an IDF military base here in Israel. by Howie
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Sar-El – ambassadors of the state
An article on Sar-El was published this morning, 10.4.2020 in Jerusalem Post, about an amazing project, led by Shlomo Stav
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Special Notice to Our French Volunteers
SAR-EL STATEMENT (French version) Certaines personnes expriment
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Sar-El: “A Deeply Rewarding Experience”
Day 1: I awake to a bright and sunny morning in
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Impressions From a First-Time Sar-Elnik
Why are you doing this? Pretty much everyone I talked to about Sar El asked that same question.
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Presenting Sar-El Volunteers as Jihadists Joining ISIL is Nonsense!
Recent articles have appeared comparing two groups of people living
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In Support of Sar-El
In the Czech Republic and the whole of Central Europe, we very often and closely return to the historical lesson
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Coming Back For Another Great Adventure
Six years ago at age 50 I served my first SAR-EL Service and had an absolutely great time.
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Making the Big Decision
There are some decisions that will take me forever to make. My decision to take a semester off
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Visiting Wounded Soldiers
Sar-El volunteers visit Beit Halochem (the organization for Israel’s disabled soldiers).
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The Davidi Ambulance Finally Arrives!
Sar-El volunteers recently attended a dedication ceremony held in Tel Aviv to inaugurate the Davidi Ambulance,
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A Week To Remember
Since I first read about Sar-El in a magazine of the German-Israeli society (Deutsch-Israelische Gesellschaft)
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An Experience I Must Repeat
What an incredible experience. My commander for the last three days
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Strengthening My Connection
I wanted to take this opportunity to share my experiences with the Sar-El Program.
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Something to Share
Finally,after months of waiting, I will be back to Sar-El in March to do two more programs.
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Israel’s Highest Ranking Muslim Soldier Speaks Out
Last week I was privileged to be at a Manchester ((UK) Zionist Council meeting where two IDF Officers
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It’s Never Too Late to Celebrate Your Bar Mitzvah
Sar-El is once again pleased to have hosted another Bar Mitzvah on an IDF base.
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A Miracle In The Negev?
The chamsin [hot desert wind] was blowing and the extreme heat was almost unbearable as we uncovered tanks
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Reflecting on Sar-El
It is a changing world, and the French saying- ‘Plus ca change, plus c’est meme chose’
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Celebrating Thanksgiving Sar-El Style!
I have done Sar-El a number of times. The first was because I felt a need to contribute to Israel.
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Sar-El: A Leap in Time
Last summer, everything was set, all my papers, my tickets and, not least, my expectations.
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Sharing the Difficult Moments of Conflict
This was my fifth Sar-El stint, and as with every other one, this again was the best.
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Hoping To Inspire You
Before I begin recounting my first Sar-El experience I think it would be appropriate to explain the origin of Sar-El.
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My Time At The Base
As many of you know, I participate in the Sar-El Program which involves work on an army base in Israel.
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I Will Be Returning
When I arrived in the early hours of the morning at Ben Gurion Airport, I was rather apprehensive but excited.
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A Sar-El Experience
Four people from Indiana recently returned from Israel after performing two weeks
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Something Borrowed and Found Via Sar-El
When my husband Jeff and I arrived in Israel to volunteer on Sar-El
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A Spiritually Elevating Experience
This October was my 6th volunteer stint with SAR-EL and essentially the third with
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Experiencing Sar-El in the Desert
I always had a positive attitude about Israel although I wasn’t there until last December.
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Another Way to Experience Israel
If you would like to contribute to Israel in a meaningful way, learn more about our history
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Presenting Sar-El volunteers as Jihadists joining ISIL is nonsense!
A few articles recently compared two groups of people living in Western countries:
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Seven Times Lucky!
Sar-El trip number seven! We are in the Upper Galilee at the southern approach to the Golan Heights.
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Reflections of our VFI Journey on December 7 – 23, 2018
Our journey to Israel was complete in every way. Accommodations in each of our hotels were excellent.