Our Partners in Action

Looking to do something meaningful? 💜
Our organization is looking for volunteers to mentor children and teenagers.
We are looking for people who understand that being there for someone is a responsibility — but also a great privilege.
"Two hours a week — a whole lifetime"
Because consistent connection, listening, and genuine presence can make a big difference.
The volunteering includes personal mentoring, training, and ongoing support throughout the journey.
No prior experience needed — just seriousness, commitment, and a real desire to make an impact.
If this speaks to you, we'd love to have you join us 💜
Registration link 👇🏻

Today we had the privilege of participating in the retirement conference of Elbit Systems employees at the Dan Panorama Hotel in Haifa.
During the conference we spoke about the organization's activities and the variety of meaningful volunteering opportunities available to take part in.
We were moved to meet people who bring with them life experience and a genuine desire to continue being part of meaningful social work in this new chapter of their lives.
We are already looking forward to meeting the new volunteers who will join the organization's family and mentor children and teenagers on the path to a meaningful connection.
Want to join? Leave your details at the link and we will be in touch soon.
https://www.bigbrothers.org.il/%D7%94%D7%AA%D7%A0%D7%93...
Can't volunteer but want to take part? Join our Igul (Rounding Up) circle:
https://www.igul.org.il/amutot/bigbrothers/

The Ot Hayim ("Sign of Life") Project — Staff Sergeant Dror Alton z"l

Born in the community of Tzuriel. Son of Avi and Ruti, younger brother to Omri and Yuval. A curly blond-haired boy who held a hammer and nails in one hand and had schnitzel in his mouth from day one.

At age 12 he met Kalil, and already then decided he would be with her forever. Together they shared more than half their lives.

In March 2023, six months before he was killed, Dror's firstborn and only son, Erez, was born. The spitting image of Dror, a tiny double. Dror fell in love with him from the very first moment.

Dror knew how to love and knew how to express that love through a smile, a hug, words, and actions. He had unlimited room in his heart for friends and family, and he knew how to be both a driving engine that pushed people forward and something that drew everyone in. He left behind an enormous void yet also left a great deal of himself in everyone who knew him.

He served as an officer in the Combat Engineering Corps and in Unit 603, traveled the world together with Kalil. He conquered Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Island Peak in Nepal, and every summit that crossed his path in China. He later enlisted in the YAMAM (Israel's elite counter-terrorism unit) and became a demolitions expert and deputy team commander.

On 07.10.2023, at 7:00 AM, Dror kissed Khalil and his son Erez and said goodbye, just like any other day when he simply walked out the door and put his life on the line, as a matter of routine. He charged together with his unit comrades toward Sderot, and he and they stopped dozens of terrorists with their bodies until he fell, at the age of 29. Together with Dror, eight of his comrades, fighters of the unit were killed.

In the handwritten pages his family sent to the Ot Hayim Project, Dror turned dreams into missions, documented his travels around the world, his experiences during Operation Protective Edge, soldiers' leave requests, his mother's and grandmother's recipes that he so loved to cook, and letters that began as notes passed in class right under the teacher's nose and became love letters.

May his memory and the memory of all the fallen men and women, and those wounded in acts of terror, be a blessing.

Ot Hayim — A memorial project in their own handwriting

Noa, the organization's professional director, shares:
"Today, just before Memorial Day, I met with ninth-grade students at the 'Nufrim' middle school in Tiberias.
We talked about leadership, not through grand definitions, but through two people, Dror Alton and Michal Zahar z"l, and through the choices they made in their everyday lives.
During the meeting we talked about two simple sentences that were, for them, a way of life:
'Of course, brother, I'm coming,' and 'Blessed is the person who can give without always remembering it, and receive without ever forgetting it.'
As I told their story, I felt my voice trembling a little.
There is something about speaking of people, of lives cut short, that doesn't allow you to remain just a 'lesson facilitator.'
At the end of the meeting, one of the students came up to me.
He said he had noticed I was having a hard time, and asked if he could give me a hug.
That moment, so simple, his ability to see, to notice, and to respond with sensitivity,
was for me a reminder of what we try to do every single day.
Leadership is not one grand, one-time act,
but small moments in which we don't give up on who we want to be and on the society we want to live in and sometimes it is simply being a person who truly sees the one standing before them."
We operate from a belief in the power of people to create change, even in the small moments of everyday life. Especially today, more than ever, we are reminded of how much meaning there is in every act of caring and listening.

"Hi, my name is Sheina,
and I have been Noy's mentor for over two years 💜
Noy is a wonderful, smart, and warm-hearted girl, and she is truly the light of my life.
The bond we share has become a meaningful part of my routine — something I look forward to every single time.
Our meetings take place mostly outside the home; we go to the mall together, walk in the park, watch movies, or sit and create things together.
Every one of these meetups is a time of fun, laughter, and genuine connection."
This Passover, we meet the story of the Four Sons — four different ways of asking, understanding, and connecting.
Each one brings a unique voice, a different perspective, and a whole inner world.
It is precisely from this diversity that a space of listening, connection, and meaning is created — one that reminds us of the power of human encounter.
Would you also like to experience the magic of connection and bring light to others?
Join us as a volunteer and click the link below to register! ✨💜
Pictured: Noy and Sheina — Jerusalem
https://www.bigbrothers.org.il/%D7%94%D7%AA%D7%A0%D7%93...

Dear volunteers, families, and mentees,

Happy Passover!

Passover, the festival of freedom and renewal arrives this year within a complex reality. Yet it is precisely from within this complexity that our ability to carry on, to grow stronger, and to build a better reality together becomes evident for our mentees, for the families, and for ourselves.

We wish to thank each and every one of you for your heart, your commitment, and the journey you share with us.

We wish you and your families a happy, bright, and strengthening Passover,
may it bring with it calm, hope, and renewed strength,
and may we soon know quieter and safer days.

In addition, we are sharing with you a link to the new book by Prof. Mooli Lahad, "Conversations with Uri on the Balcony", conversations with a reservist searching for the way back home and to himself, available as a free digital edition courtesy of "Mashabim": https://online.fliphtml5.com/Mashabim/tspq/

Big Brother Big Sister Israel (NGO)

Four Sons – Four Pairs.
This Passover, we choose to focus on the connections that make a big difference.
Behind every "older brother, older sister" pair is a story of trust, of listening, of a meaningful figure who enters a life and leaves a lasting mark.
Throughout the holiday, we'll be sharing some stories of pairs — children, teenagers, and young adults who met an older "brother" or "sister," and volunteers who chose to dedicate two hours a week and created a bond that lasted far longer.
Four brothers. Four pairs.
Four stories of hope and meaning.
You're invited to follow the stories throughout the holiday 💜
Pictured: the younger brothers Or and Shay Langer, and volunteer Nitzan Duak

Dear volunteers 💜
In these complex days we are going through, meeting with the mentees — even over Zoom — is more important than ever. It provides stability, connection, and above all a sense of togetherness 😌
We have put together some ideas for activities you can do on Zoom in a simple and fun way:
Escape room link:
https://gamesstudies.co.il/virtual-escape-room/

In these complex days, we continue to witness the kindness, generosity, and mutual responsibility that so characterize the citizens of Israel. It is precisely in challenging times that moments of caring and giving reveal themselves, reminding us how much a strong community can strengthen and uplift.
Unfortunately, this year we were forced to cancel the Purim event planned for the organization's mentees. Nevertheless, Keren and her family chose not to let go of the holiday spirit and sent mishloach manot (Purim gift packages) to the organization's mentees.
Keren and the entire dear Levi family — thank you for your generous heart, for the initiative, and for the joy you brought with you. 💜
Wishing us all quieter days ahead,
The team at Big Brother Big Sister Israel (NGO)

On International Women's Day, we pause for a moment to say thank you.
Thank you to all of our amazing female volunteers, who in addition to the hard work they do in the army and in their workplaces dedicate their time, their hearts, and their energy to doing good for others. Because of you, our work continues to grow and make an impact, day after day.
Even during this complex and difficult period that we are all going through, you continue to show up, to support, to listen, and to give of yourselves and that is not something to be taken for granted.
We thank you today and every day.
Happy Women's Day 💜

Dear volunteers, families, and mentees,
We are living through complex days, filled with worry and uncertainty for many of us.
Within this reality, it is important to us that you know — you are not alone.
The team at Big Brother Big Sister Israel is here for you for any need, whether emotional, logistical, or anything else.
Don't hesitate to reach out. We are here.
For those of you who have been called up for reserve duty, whose family members have been called up, or who are serving in regular or career military service — we would appreciate you letting us know, and together we will figure out how to support and assist you.
Unfortunately, at this stage we are forced to cancel the Purim event that was planned.
In its place, we will be holding activities on Zoom throughout the week — details will be sent shortly.
Sending hugs and strength to all of you 🤍
Together, we will get through this too.
For any question or need, feel free to reach out,
Noa — 054-5939828

Come see how your spare change can make a big difference! ✨
Join our Igul (Rounding Up) family — together we'll continue providing personal support to thousands of children, teenagers, and young adults who need us.
To join: https://www.igul.org.il/amutot/bigbrothers/
To volunteer: https://www.bigbrothers.org.il/%D7%94%D7%AA%D7%A0%D7%93...