Masa Tlalim Volunteering Shoulder to Shoulder

Masa Volunteering Shoulder to Shoulder

Experience The Impact: Volunteer with Masa

About Masa Volunteering Shoulder to Shoulder

Having a family member serve in the IDF is challenging. If you live overseas the challenge is even more exponential. Masa Israel Volunteers offers you the opportunity to be a light for your family member serving in the IDF, while making a tangible impact on the lives of others. Come spend Passover through Yom HaAtzmaut in the Holy Land, hug your solider, and contribute to the many needs of Israeli society.

Highlights of Volunteering with Masa on Sholder to Shoulder

Our unique and dynamic program includes volunteering on an Israeli army base and interacting with our soldiers, contribute to Israel’s agricultural sector by participating in farming activities alongside local farmers, tours around the country, and lectures on Israeli society, policy and defense*

* volunteering opportunities may change based on needs at the time

Documentation Required:

FAQ Section:

Yes, as long as you left Israel before the age of 14

While our participants have some free time within the week, all programming and volunteering is mandatory.

These programs are generously subsidized by the Masa grant (if you are eligible). Without the grant, the cost of the 4-week programs is $2800 USD and the 6-week programs is $4300 USD. With the grant, the 4-week sessions cost $150 USD and the 6-week sessions cost $350 USD.

You should also expect to pay for your own food expenses as well as your flights.

While there may be some meals which we provide, all participants must expect to pay for their own food while on the program.

Our programs are Shabbat friendly, which means individuals are able to observe Shabbat as they see fit. However, please expect that you may have roommates who do not keep shabbat.

We provide additional kitchen equipment for those who keep kosher.

We ask that everyone be mindful and considerate of each other’s practices.

We provide fully furnished, shared accommodations for our participants. You can expect to share a room with a maximum of 2 other people.

Yes

Do you identify as Jewish?

Are you between 18 – 50 years old?

Do you want to make a difference in Israel and experience a trip of your lifetime?

Have you been in Israel for more than 4 consecutive months within the past year?

Have you ever made Aliyah, even if it was a while ago?

Participant Testimonies:

« I am grateful to have the opportunity to see my son, who is currently serving in the IDF. It is also important for my son, who is a lone soldier, to see his family and to have the chance to celebrate Chanukkah and New years together. »

« I have not been able to hug my son for a year and a half. Thanks to shoulder to shoulder i was able to spend a lot of time with my son while also contributing to helping Israel in some way through our volunteering. The program gave me the opportunity to feel like part of the country and meet interesting people. »

« I came to Israel to make Aliyah, and being surrounded right away by a supportive group through my program, while also getting the chance to give back, really meant a lot to me. »

« Going to Israel changed my perspective on my Jewish identity. I’m inspired to do more in my Jewish community at home and give back in new ways. »

About Our Locations

Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is a dynamic and modern city that is famous for its beaches, cultural events, and energetic nightlife.

The city of Tel Aviv offers a variety of leisure and entertainment options, from a morning swim at the famous Frishman Beach to a stroll through the shopping streets of the luxurious Neve Tzedek quarter.

Discover Tel Aviv’s rich cultural scene by visiting museums, galleries, and theaters that feature unique exhibitions and performances.

The gastronomic experience in Tel Aviv is astonishing in its variety, from street food at the Carmel Market to gourmet dishes in restaurants offering dishes from various cuisines of the world.

Immerse yourself in the local lifestyle as you stroll the streets of Florentin, visit the hipster cafes and bars, or join an evening stroll along Jaffa’s waterfront.

BE’ER SHEVA:

Beer Sheva is known as the capital of the Negev Desert. Located at the northern tip of the Negev Desert, Beer Sheva is also one of Israel’s fastest growing cities. Home to Soroka Hospital, which serves as the central hospital of the region and provides medcial services to approximately one million residents of the South. Beer Sheva has a large student population from Ben Gurion University and a vibrant culture for young adults. With the vibrant culture for young adults, the area around the university has a college town feel, filled with entertaining nightlife.ֲ Beer Sheva also has a large immigrant population and many Bedouin communities in the nearby areas making it a hub for coexistence.

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9 Hanafat hadegeli St.
Nes Ziona, Israel, 60200

tel. (972)-3-6306385
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