Our Partners in Action

First Volunteer Training for 2026

Monday, January 26, 2026 | 7:30 PM

The training will focus on a multicultural approach to working with children, adolescents, and young adults — with a special emphasis on the Ethiopian-Israeli community.

The session will specifically address work in absorption centers,
but is relevant and open to anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Israeli society.

We look forward to seeing you!

A link will be sent to registered participants prior to the session.
Registration: https://forms.monday.com/.../335057b39bbe0c375fd8e9573379
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Over the past year, Avital Kamil has been mentoring a girl in the program supporting children with disabilities in Givatayim. Her mentee is a wonderful child, smart, kind, gentle, and always smiling, who sometimes finds it difficult to express herself.

Avital always saw her mentee beyond the disability, focusing on her wishes, dreams, and abilities. Throughout the entire mentoring period, the two formed a close and inseparable bond. They went to cafés, shared stories, spent time together after school, and were simply there for one another.

When Family Day was celebrated at school, it felt only natural to invite Avital, the big sister. Of course, she came, and her presence was especially moving.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Israel (NGO) is proud to be part of the Igul Letova (Round Up for Good) project 💫

Igul Letova is a simple and meaningful way to donate and support the future generation!

How does it work?
With every credit card purchase, the total amount is rounded up to the nearest shekel.

For example:
If you make a purchase of ₪9.90, it is rounded up to ₪10 — and you donate just ₪0.10.

The average monthly donation is ₪6, which helps us create a big impact on the ground 💜

👉 Join here:
https://www.igul.org.il/amutot/bigbrothers/

Hadar Shachar has been mentoring her mentee from Haifa since August 2023, and since then, they have been inseparable. The mentee joined the organization after experiencing a significant loss, along with social challenges as an only child and a gifted student who struggled to find her place at school and in society.

After a long search, their very first meeting led to an immediate and natural connection. Hadar stayed for dinner that first evening, and from there everything simply flowed. Together, they travel, learn, discover new interests, and genuinely enjoy the journey.

Today, the mentee is better able to express herself, develop interpersonal skills, and build meaningful relationships with her peers.

They have found what they share, celebrate what makes them different, and continue walking forward together.

Announcement of the Agam Scholarship Awardees

Dear Volunteers and Mentees,

We are happy and excited to invite you to our Hanukkah 2025 celebration 🕎
where we will spread the light of our shared work and impact in the community! 🌟

An invitation is attached, and more details will follow soon.

🔗 Mentee registration (by parents):
https://forms.monday.com/.../00a2335388467b53a1ef3f70a2a1
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🔗 Volunteer registration:
https://forms.monday.com/.../44648ca025f15797dd8fbee123ec
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We can’t wait to see you!
The Coordinators and Association Team 💐

Last night, we gathered on Zoom for a training session on building connection and trust,
to deepen our relationships with the mentees, understand their backgrounds,
and do our best to make every meeting meaningful for them and for us!
The training brought together mentors who support children and teens who have lost a parent, new immigrants, and mentees facing various challenges.
Some mentors have been accompanying their mentees for a long time, while others are just beginning to get to know them!
We would like to thank all the mentors who participated and hope to continue learning together in the future 🥰
Soon, we’ll be publishing a structured training program for volunteers, so that everyone can benefit from the valuable knowledge shared within our organization, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Israel (NGO).
We wish all the new mentors the best of luck and send our appreciation to our experienced mentors for their continued dedication! 🙌🏼

our mentoring changes lives – and this week, it could also win you a smart watch! 😉

We invite you to fill out the surveys that help us measure the program’s impact.
Your feedback is very important to us and helps us understand the meaningful difference you’re making with your mentees. 💜

Everyone who completes both surveys will be entered into a smartwatch raffle!
The raffle will take place on November 6, 2025.

Have you been volunteering for over a month? Please fill out this survey:
🔗 https://forms.gle/rRD8c9k9BmqQWdEM8

Have you already filled out the previous survey we shared? Please fill out this one:
🔗 https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeMms-s.../viewform

Thank you for your cooperation, dedication, and the incredible work you do! 🙏
Because of you, every child has the chance to grow up with someone who believes in them. 💫

Big Brother Big Sister Israel (NGO) invites you to apply for Excellence Scholarships of 10,000 NIS!
The scholarship is intended for graduates of our programs who wish to pursue academic studies at one of Israel’s leading universities.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

Apply here: https://forms.monday.com/.../16fa2173a5ee90dc2fe5b9a27247...

✨ We’re excited to share with you the “Netinat Lulav” initiative ✨
A double mitzvah – buy and give! 🤍

The process is simple and quick: purchase your Arba Minim set through the Netinat Lulav website, choose a convenient pickup location, and your set will be ready for you before the holiday.
You can find a pickup location here: https://netinatlulav.com/he/distribution-stations

With every purchase, you are not only fulfilling the holiday mitzvah – you are also supporting Big Brother Big Sister Israel. Your contribution becomes a real opportunity for a child to receive a meaningful mentor who will be there for them along the way.

Simple. Meaningful. Important.
Purchase link: https://rebrand.ly/נתינת-לולב-

We’d love for you to share this link with friends and family – and together, we can expand the circle of impact.

✨ Jar of Dreams Activity ✨
In the upcoming meeting, each pair will create a “Jar of Dreams”: they will write down their dreams and goals for the new year on colorful notes, decorate the jar, and keep it with the Little Brother or Little Sister.
This is an opportunity to pause for a moment, talk about what they wish for in the coming year, and create a personal and meaningful experience that strengthens their bond 💜
At the end of the year, they open the jar together and see which dreams have already come true 🌈

Meet the "Big Brother Big Sister" program — where the most beautiful connections are made. A child is matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister who accompanies them along the way. Together they laugh, discover new things, share experiences, and create small moments that turn into big memories. This is where every child gains a sense of security and belonging, and every volunteer discovers the true power of genuine friendship. 😄🥰