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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


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


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


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


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


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


Rebuilding Community: Dror Israel Educators in Sderot
After 5 months as living as internal refugees, the educators’ kibbutz of Dror Israel returned to Sderot in March. Despite fresh memories...
Noam Schlanger
Jul 12, 20242 min read


New Project Invites Young Israelis to Rethink Yom HaAtzmaut in Days of War
When it comes to the transition between commemorating the fallen Yom HaZikaron and celebrating Israel’s independence on Yom HaAtzmaut,...
Phia Blumenthal
May 26, 20242 min read


Empowering Local Leaders for Emergency Preparedness in the North
In these times of escalating threat, additional northern communities face possibility of evacuation and more communities prepare to...
Joanna Zeiger-Guerra
Feb 22, 20242 min read


Emergency Efforts on the Ground- Sderot Evacuees' Leadership Committee
Evacuated members of Dror Israel’s Educators’ Kibbutz from Sderot are continuing their community organizing now in evacuee centers.
Sivan Bamberger
Nov 20, 20233 min read


S’mores and Schmoozing: Fostering Connections among Israel's Elderly
Remember the crackling campfire and songs shared with friends? For the members of Dror Israel's senior citizen social groups, these...
Carmi Tint
Aug 24, 20231 min read


Dror Israel: Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth and Building a More Inclusive Israel
In the vibrant tapestry of Israeli society, the month of Pride shines a light on the LGBTQ+ community, bringing with it various events...
Daniel Chard
Jun 29, 20233 min read
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