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The late Dr. Yossi Bachar. Photo: Tomi Harpaz.

The Bachar Fellowship: A Catalyst for Systemic Growth in Israeli Society

When personal vision meets public resources, an opportunity is born to drive profound changes in national policy.

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The Purple Vest

The Purple Vest App – Accessible Emergency Assistance for People with Disabilities

An innovative emergency preparedness app designed with a focus on people with disabilities – a digital solution developed through a partnership between JDC-Israel Unlimited and Israel Accessibility Association.

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Between Routine and Emergency: How to Prepare Properly at Home – Especially for the Elderly

In emergency situations, time is of the essence. For older adults, the ability to reach a protected space can mean the difference between injury and safety. To ensure safe movement – even under pressure – it is essential to plan ahead and create an environment that is accessible, clearly marked, and as secure as possible.

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The Joint - a resilience development app for parents and children

Tools to Strengthen the Emotional Resilience of Preschool Children – Now in a Parent and Child-Friendly App

A new digital platform for parents of preschoolers. Provides simple, accessible, and free tools to strengthen children's emotional resilience during times of emergency.

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Swords of Iron War Fallen Soldiers’ Square Inaugurated in Ashkelon: A Place of Remembrance, Valor, and Hope

Sixteen memory spheres, each bearing the name of a fallen hero – a community member, a neighbor, a loved one. A unique initiative in the coastal city of Ashkelon commemorates the heroes of the Swords of Iron War at the heart of the city, in a joint effort by the Ashkelon Municipality and JDC.

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Submissions for the 2024 Zusman-JDC Prize Are Now Open

An opportunity to honor groundbreaking social excellence in Israel.

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Program participants' activities in Neot Kedumim. Photo: Guy Hamoi

Remembering and Doing: The ‘Shikma’ Program Promotes Commemorative Social Enterprises

Members of bereaved families create significant social projects out of their loss that strengthen Israeli society.

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“The Bereaved Teacher”: Omer Refaeli Lost Students – And Through Pain He Built a Community

“I see myself as a ‘bereaved teacher.’ I lost students that I loved very much… and then such an inferno comes, and a student is murdered, a student is kidnapped, and you don’t have the legitimacy to grieve. As if it’s not your child, it’s just a workplace. You’re supposed to go back and continue teaching in preparation for the matriculation exams – and it’s just hard. Very hard.”

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Never Forget: A Look at Our Activities for Holocaust Survivors

Holocaust Remembrance Day is not only a time to unite with the memory of those who perished – but also a call to continue to reach out to the Holocaust survivors living among us. For us, this is a daily mission that continues throughout the year. Through a variety of programs, we work to preserve the quality of life of survivors, strengthen the support networks around them, and encourage personal and social expression – both in old age and in considering the many challenges they face.

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The first cycle of the "Growth" program at the President's House. Photo: Noam Moreno

“Growth from Fracture”: New Project Accelerates Social Initiatives Born from National Trauma

An innovative program from Hackaveret – Israel's Center for Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation, provides entrepreneurs with professional, emotional, and academic support – on the way to transforming personal pain into action that heals and strengthens Israeli society.

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Our Advantages

  • Decades of experience in initiating social change on the national level
  • Expertise in promoting strategic collaboration with the Government of Israel, municipalities and local authorities, the non-profit and business sectors, and philanthropists
  • Ability to develop sustainable social solutions based on professional research and analysis
  • Extensive global activity in 70 countries with hundreds of local and international partners

Strategic Partnerships

Government of Israel

Government of Israel

Since the establishment of the state, the Joint has maintained a strategic partnership with the Israeli government to address the needs of Israeli society. This cooperation helps develop solutions for the most pressing national challenges and strengthens public and social services in Israel.

Business Partners

Business Partners

The business sector is an important player in creating social change. Its collaboration with the Joint leverages both impact investing and the financial return of businesses in order to generate social capital.

Philanthropic Partners

Philanthropic Partners

The partnership between the Joint and philanthropists develops impact investment to promote social change across Israel. This facilitates connectivity and networking among philanthropists from Israel and abroad.

Municipalities and Local Authorities

Municipalities and Local Authorities

The Joint’s partnership with municipalities and local authorities caters to the needs and development of various regions and their communities.

Civil Society

Civil Society

The Joint's plan of action weaves community organizations into the fabric of its social solutions. This partnership reflects the growing role these groups play in drawing the map of public and social services today.

International Organizations

International Organizations

The Joint is the largest Jewish humanitarian organization in the world, operating in 70 countries. Its activities cultivate ties among international organizations, yielding social capital worldwide.

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Taly Amir, Director of Israeli Philanthropy and Corporations

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