National service israel

Supermajority of Israeli Arab students support non-security-linked national service, study finds

A new study reveals that 75% of Israeli Arab 12th-grade students support volunteering for non-security national service. There is also strong backing for Arab parties joining the next coalition.

Arab students at a school in Beit Hanina, Jerusalem, January 17, 2023; illustrative.
Diaspora volunteers in Israel’s national service program help families displaced by Iran war. Shalem Bat Ami volunteer with displaced families.

Diaspora volunteers in Israel’s national service program help families displaced by Iran war

 A soldier stands guard and defends the Sderot MDA station on October 7

Maryland to MDA: How an oleh found his place on Israel’s front lines

 Haredi men in the workplace; illustrative.

Tradition and transition: How the Haredi world is quietly evolving - opinion


As haredi draft law debate rages on, IDF presents new conscription model

The new model would see combat soldiers serving for longer periods of time with increased benefits while non-operational service roles would be shortened.

 Haredi men dressed in traditional ultra-Orthodox garb stand behind a group of religious IDF soldiers

Michael Levin Base: The 'home' of Israel's b'not sherut, lone soldiers moves

Moving overseas to serve in Israel can be scary and difficult. But the Michael Levin Base has become a true home away from home.

 THE MICHAEL Levin Base.

What is Orit Struck's Settlement and National Missions Ministry? - explainer

The ministry will have three branches focusing on settlement issues, Jewish identity and society and pre-military preparatory schools (mechina) and National Service.

 MK Orit Struk attends a protest against the demolition of structures in the illegal outpost of Homesh, outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on January 9, 2022.

Yoav Kisch unveils new plan to revitalize Israeli education system

In an effort to combat Israel's teacher shortage, Yoav Kisch hopes to integrate IDF soldiers to teach in schools both during and after their service.

MK Yoav Kisch of the Likud speaks to supporters on Gideon Saar's Likud leadership campaign opening event, in Or Yehuda, Dec 16, 2019.

Post-IDF soldiers embark on journey to lead Yom Ha'atzmaut events in the Diaspora

The initiative will send a group of young men and women who have recently completed military or national service for a week-long immersion in diaspora communities worldwide.

 Former IDF soldiers will participate in Yom Haazmaut events across the global Jewish diaspora.

62% of people feel National Service volunteers are undervalued - poll

Volunteers of National Civil Service – 'Sherut Leumi' in Hebrew – are between the ages of 18 and 21 and typically work 30–40 hours per week for 12 to 24 months.

Aliza Mark (Bat Sherut) and Jake Tokayer at his Tekes Siyum Maslul Shiryon

New year begins for 18,000 National Service volunteers

The year for National Service volunteers begins on September 1.

National Service volunteers at the Sheba Medical Center oncology ward

Ceremony honors Israel's fallen National Service members

Mk Orbach promises to work for National recognition of those who fell during service.

A special ceremony at Tamar Fenigstein's grave honored Israel's fallen National Service members.

Outstanding volunteers recognized at Presidential ceremony

"Each of you has your own way of serving the public," said Rivlin. "You are our hope for the future."

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, MK Avigdor Liberman, family and friends attend the funeral of Yehoshua Matza who died yesterday at the age 89, at Givat Shaul cemetery in Jerusalem, on December 31, 2020.

Key to changing next Israeli government: Communication with haredim

Until now, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been the only option for the haredi parties.

A YOUNG MAN enters an army recruiting center in Jerusalem.