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Supporting Children in Shelters as Rocket Fire Continues Across Israel
Across Israel, Dror Israel educators and teen leaders are supporting children and families in shelters, evacuee hotels, and communities as rocket attacks continue.
Noam Schlanger
2 days ago2 min read


"The girls were climbing the walls. The childcare center is a lifeline for parents and children"
Ynet, a major Israeli news site, published today a lovely article about childcare centers for essential workers , including those run by Dror Israel's associated youth movement NOAL. These activities caring for children of medical or security service personnel are just one part of Dror Israel and NOAL emergency efforts at this time – which also include activities for kids in public shelters to ease the boredom and fear, running video calls for our participants stuck at home
Ynet
Mar 64 min read


Together in the Shelter: Dror Israel’s Ongoing Emergency Response
Iranian rockets continue to fly across Israel, and there is still no clear end in sight. Families are spending hours each day running to bomb shelters. Many without in-home protection are sleeping in neighborhood shelters or underground parking garages. Schools remain closed, and only limited programming is permitted within or immediately adjacent to protected spaces. In this reality, Dror Israel is operating as an educational first responder. Across the country, our youth mo

Debbie Cohen
Mar 43 min read


Dror Israel Responds to Iranian Attacks with Immediate Educational Support
As rockets continue to fall and the country remains on high alert, in-person programming is currently limited due to Home Front Command regulations. Schools and group activities have been temporarily suspended. Even so, our connection to the 200,000 children, teens, and families we serve has not ceased.
Joanna Zeiger-Guerra
Mar 12 min read


HaShayara: A Musical Journey of Healing and Connection
Across Israel, communities are beginning to return home after months, and in some cases more than a year, of displacement, trauma and...
Carmi Tint
Jul 17, 20253 min read


Dror Israel Brings Urgent Trauma Care to Israelis in Crisis
Dror’s Israel’s 1,300+ educators bring much-needed trauma support to Israelis affected by war in bomb shelters, evacuee hotels, and...
The Times of Israel
Jul 15, 20255 min read


In the Heart of Crisis: Dror Israel Educators Respond in Be’er Sheva
In the aftermath of Iran’s missile attack on Israel, Be’er Sheva was left shaken, with sirens, evacuations, and tragic destruction and...
Carmi Tint
Jun 26, 20252 min read


Dror Israel’s New Educators Communities Help Areas Renew and Rebuild
Since the August launch of Dror Israel’s groundbreaking initiative to establish new Educators Communities – Educators Kibbutzim in the...
Carmi Tint
May 23, 20252 min read


A Joyful Step Toward Home in Kiryat Shmona
During Passover, laughter and music returned to Kiryat Shmona’s parks and classrooms as 350 local children took part in a joyful day camp...
Noam Schlanger
May 13, 20252 min read


Freedom, Responsibility, and Rebuilding: Passover with Purpose
Every year, Passover is a time for freedom, reflection, and tradition. But this year, for tens of thousands of youth across the country,...
Joanna Zeiger-Guerra
Apr 17, 20252 min read


The Reserve League Kicks Off – A New Tradition for Israel’s Reservists
Yesterday, we proudly launched The Reserve League , Israel’s first national football league dedicated entirely to IDF reservists. The...

Mirit Sulema
Apr 11, 20252 min read


Rebuilding Border Communities: Dror Israel Educators Answer the Call
The educators host community events, like Kabbalat Shabbat As Israel’s northern and southern border communities work to rebuild, they...
Carmi Tint
Mar 16, 20253 min read


Returning Home to Kiryat Shmona: Rebuilding Community After a Year and a Half of Displacement
After a year and a half of evacuation, the residents of Kiryat Shmona are finally returning home, and Dror Israel is standing with them...

Debbie Cohen
Mar 11, 20253 min read


Springs of Solace: Music, Stories, and Light from the Western Negev
In the heart of Sderot, where life has been shaped by years of conflict and resilience, Dror Israel educators and musicians Yaniv Paskal...

Mirit Sulema
Feb 11, 20252 min read


Reviving Border Communities: Dror Israel’s Young Educators Lead the Way
When communities along Israel’s borders were forced to evacuate amid relentless rocket fire and brutal attacks, the future of these...
Phia Blumenthal
Nov 10, 20243 min read


Creating Calm: Restorative Trips for Families Under Fire
In addition to our ongoing Restorative Trips for Youth , which bring around 300 children each week out of the rocket-stricken north for...

Debbie Cohen
Oct 11, 20242 min read


Emergency Response: Kids from the North Find Respite on Trips
As Hezbollah's attack on Israel's North intensifies, families are living under constant threat, with daily bombings and school closures...
Joanna Zeiger-Guerra
Sep 26, 20242 min read


A letter from the North, Under Fire
During this past year, we’ve been sleeping with the window open, in our nice pajamas—ones that are presentable in case we run into the...

Mirit Sulema
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Back to School as Rockets Fly: Dror Israel's Commitment to Northern Communities
As the new school year begins under the shadow of ongoing war, communities along Israel's borders face unprecedented challenges. With...
Phia Blumenthal
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Rebuilding Israel's Social Fabric: Dror Israel's Educators' Communities
In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks and the ongoing conflict, Israel’s border communities have been deeply impacted, with many...
Sivan Bamberger
Aug 26, 20242 min read
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