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Volunteering
 Every year, more than 160 participants from the United States, Europe, Canada and Israel gather for a five-day ride through the Israeli countryside. It is Israel’s largest annual sports charity event and every year it sees a marked increase in the number of riders. The Alyn Pediatric and Adolescent Rehabilitation Center, one of the world’s premier medical centers for children with disabilities, sponsors the event. Running time: 1.48 minutes
 Hunger takes no holidays. That’s true even in the Holy Land. Despite extensive government sponsored social programs, private initiatives are an essential part of the battle against hunger. Hazon Yeshaya is one of Israeli’s premiere programs at the forefront of the effort to make sure no one goes hungry. Founded by Abraham Israel, a self-described former hungry refugee, the chain of soup kitchens feeds more than 120,000 Israelis per month. The organization’s 140 volunteers are high school and college students, adults and pensioners, many of whom are in Israel as tourists. Hazon Yeshaya’s centers are open 365 days a year and often provide the only hot meal of the day for Israel’s less fortunate citizens. Running time: 4.22 minutes
 Driven by a desire to live and succeed in Israel, Clara Bayler left her native France to embark on a new life in Israel. In between pursuing her Masters Degree at Tel Aviv University and socializing with friends, Clara volunteers for Israel’s ambulance service, Magen David Adom (MDA). Twice-a-week, Clara dons the familiar white and orange vest of an MDA emergency response volunteer and hits the streets to help Israel’s sick and injured. Running time: 2.12 minutes
 Pioneering research conducted in Israel, known as animal-assisted therapy, is helping people with severe handicaps improve their quality of life. Through a course of therapy that includes such activities as caring for a dog and riding a horse, injured war veterans, or children born with congenital problems, are realizing significant improvement in their emotional and physical conditions. There is something healing about the interaction between people and animals and, while it has not been clearly defined, Israel is at the forefront of using it for the betterment of others. Running time: 5.12 minutes
 For 25 years, Livnot U'Lehibanot has made it possible for college students from around the world to volunteer their time while exploring their Jewish roots. In response to the outbreak of violence in September 2000 and the surge of eager international volunteers, Livnot began a series of short-term programs for tourists interested in lending a helping hand by refurbishing homes, painting hospitals and caring for the less fortunate. Running time: 3.13 minutes
 The ever increasing elderly community presents a challenge to all modern societies. In Israel private initiatives supplement government programs to assist the golden age citizens. Yitav, a voluntary association for the elderly, is one such organization that provides contact and care for thousands, by way of a hot-line and a network of dedicated volunteers. Meet two Jerusalem teens who 'adopted' a grandmother, forging new family ties of caring, friendship and love. Running time: 3.33 minutes
 Israeli terror victims and their families now have a special home in Jerusalem where they receive personalized care and support. The center was opened by "The One Family Fund" which provides financial help and most importantly, psychological counseling to these victims of terror and their families. Truly a Mitzvah project.
Running time: 3:33 minutes
 The Israeli organization "Save a Child's Heart" is one of the largest undertakings in the world that provides urgently needed pediatric heart surgery and follow-up care for children from third world and developing countries. Its entire surgical, intensive care and nursing staff volunteer their services and donate their time, in conjunction with the Wolfson Medical Center outside Tel Aviv. The organization also brings medical personnel to train in Israel. Thousands of sick children from all over the world, regardless of race or religion, have had their lives saved with cutting edge medical technology. In this report we interview two Palestinian families.
Running time: 4:30 minutes
 An Israeli-based humanitarian charity that is aiding the poor and needy children in Katmandu, Nepal. What is even more interesting is that it is run by Israeli young adults, many of whom have taken time off from their post-army service backpacking trip to volunteer their time and skills. They use their skills in nursing, education, art, etc. to help these Nepalese underprivileged children. In Nepal's last election process, their organization Tevel BeTzedek, was invited to participate as an International observer group. The group lives together in a large eco-friendly vegetarian house, which also serves as their home base in the Nepalese capital.
Running time: 4:59 minutes
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