Two weeks ago, “The Jam” in Akko hosted a powerful evening in honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The event brought together music, personal stories, visual art, and community. It was a meaningful expression of the mission that has guided The Jam since its founding. Local artists bring women’s words to light. The Jam was created in 2009 by educators from the Dror Israel Educators’ Kibbutz in Akko. These young educators, living in the

This past week something extraordinary happened, at a time when our region feels more divided than ever. In Paris, the WeAreMENA Network was officially launched: a bold coalition of 15 moderate youth organizations from across the Middle East and North Africa, choosing cooperation over fear, dialogue over hatred, and a shared future over despair. After 4+ years of hard work, courage, and hope - including two years of war - 15 moderate youth organizations from across the Middle

Established in 1924, NOAL has grown to over 80,000 youth in 350 branches across Israel. Our activities in Arab communities involve 20,000 youth in 55 branches. Although the gap between Jewish and Arab Israelis has widened since the war, through activities emphasizing commonality while celebrating diversity, we are bridging that gap: ·       Teaching personal responsibility for self, community and society ·       Promoting values of coexistence, leadership and volunteerism ·  

For the first time, Dror Israel hosted an international Mission to Israel, bringing together fourteen participants from Los Angeles, Portland (Oregon), Massachusetts, and New Hampshire for a six-day journey across the country. It was not a vacation but an immersion into the heart of Israeli society, where questions of identity, resilience, and hope are lived every day. As one participant put it, “Coming to Israel is never a vacation. It’s always more- a pilgrimage, a mission,