Dror Israel in the News
eJewish Philanthropy
August 2024
Zionist youth group mourns slain Druze members, as deadly rocket attack shines light on community’s complex ties to Israel
Three of the 12 children killed in Hezbollah's rocket attack were members of HaNoar HaOved VeHaLomed, a sign of how Golan Druze are increasingly affiliating with the State of Israel
Times of Israel
June 2025
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 community centers, or wherever they are needed.
Daily Mail
October 2024
A glimmer of light in the horrors of conflict: How grassroot movement of young Israelis is rebuilding the Kibbutz where hundreds of men, women and children were killed in October 7 attacks
Ynet
March 2025
"The girls were climbing the walls. The childcare center is a lifeline for parents and children"
The (NOAL) youth movement also opened childcare centers for the children of essential workers in cities across the country—and the young counselors admit: "It’s an opportunity to get out of the house and feel a bit of routine."
Jewish Boston
February 2025
From the Devastation, Communities Rise
In the wake of terror, educators from Dror Israel rally to rebuild shattered communities, offering critical support and hope amidst the chaos of conflict.
Davar
October 2023
Students at Northern Vocational Schools Build Barriers to Lock Shelters from Within
Students from the Dror Galil High School at Kibbutz Ravid and the Haifa Social High School mobilized to make wooden barriers that make it possible to lock the door of bomb shelters if necessary: "The need to do something is stronger in times of uncertainty"
Maariv
March 2024
Branch of Hope: After being completely destroyed, the youth movement branch in Sderot has reopened
The branch of the HaNoar HaOved youth movement in Sderot, across the street from Sderot’s police station, was also destroyed on the seventh of October. Now, after five months, it has been reopened as residents return to the city.
Haaretz
November 2023
“Suddenly I have a reason to get up in the morning” Despite the uncertainty, evacuated teens try to create a new routine
Concern for their parents, volunteering to help the youngest of them, limited privacy and a lot of togetherness. We talked to three teens and staff of the support system helping those evacuated from their homes and staying at hotels. “The first week, I stayed in my room alone all day, but the second week I decided that there’s no way things can stay that way.”