Onward IsraelOnward Israel provides resume-building experiences in Israel of 6-10 weeks, for alumni of Taglit-Birthright and other peer-trip Israel programsMasa Israel Journey Spend 5-12 months in Israel as part of a study, volunteer, or internship program with other young Jews from around the world
Russian-Speaking Jewry (RSJ) In the former Soviet Union, Germany, North America, Australia, and Israel, The Jewish Agency meets the unique needs of Russian-speaking Jews and their families.
Partnership2Gether The Partnership2Gether peoplehood platform connects some 450 communities around the world in 45 partnerships. P2G is building living bridges among these communities - sharing ideas, strengths,
Project TENProject TEN: Global Tikkun Olam brings together young Jews from around the world and Israel to volunteer in vulnerable communities around the world while at the same time learning about Jewish valuesFund for the Victims of TerrorThe Fund for the Victims of Terror provides Israel’s terror victims with direct, immediate financial assistance after an attack.
UlpanIntensive Hebrew Language Programs for new immigrants are usually housed within Absorption Centers, and include five hours of intensive, immersive Hebrew-language instruction
Young Aliyah 18-35 years-old and interested in making Israel your home? We offer specialized absorption programs designed to help young olim and students take their first steps to a lifetime in Israel
Sergei asks his three-year-old, in Hebrew, “Are you strong?” and she answers, in Russian, a resounding “Da!”
Q&A
What inspired you to make Aliyah?
Even before the current violent crisis started in Ukraine, we were thinking about making Aliyah. There is a bad economic situation there, and we have been talking about Aliyah for two years. But now, with what’s going on there, we figured now is the time to go. We came as part of a group of 25 families who have joined The Jewish Agency’s Tel Ran absorption program, which includes five months of Hebrew-language courses and eight months of professional training in software engineering. We are grateful to The Jewish Agency donor who sponsored our group.
How are you dealing with the war going on in Israel today?
We are in Israel now and we are not scared. We knew what we were coming to. We know the IDF is strong and we’ll be OK. They’ll do what they have to do. Our children are also OK. For them, the sirens are just part of the flow of the day.
Have you been involved in volunteering efforts here in southern Israel?
Yesterday, we visited injured soldiers at Soroka Hospital to bring them fruit and thank them for their service and sacrifice. We want to participate in thanking the soldiers for their extreme bravery. No one should ask Israel to stop defending themselves.