Solidarity Missions to Israel

We will witness firsthand how our fundraising initiatives are aiding Israelis in their recovery, coping, and rebuilding efforts following the October 7th attacks.

Day 2: David Levine meets with Ba’tzavta Young Leadership teens

 

David Levine, a participant of the current Solidarity Mission, engages with Ba’tzavta Young Leadership teens in Hadera, Israel, as part of the Southeast Consortium Partnership program in Hadera-Eiron. Pictured above are Amit, Noa, and Dafna, who were part of the teen delegation from…

Day 1: Reflection from Robyn Galpern

Robyn Galpern, a member of the National Young Leadership Cabinet, reflects on Day 1 of the March 2024 JCFR Solidarity Mission visit to Kibbutz Nir Oz.

 

Day 2: Insight from the Frontlines - A Day of Action and Reflection

This post was authored by Cathy Plotkin, JCFR Past President, and Marvin Daniel, Chair of the Israel Emergency Campaign's Interfaith Outreach. 

We began our day in a moshav (village), actively demonstrating solidarity through "hands-on" support by helping a farmer care for his strawberry c…

Day 2: We Didn't Know.

The impact of the Hamas attack on Israel has reverberated across every individual, location, and sector in the country, transcending religious, racial, and economic boundaries. Today, our journey began with a trip to the North, where we actively assisted a local farmer in caring for their st…

Day 1: It is okay to be angry.

Stepping off the plane at Ben Gurion Airport, I immediately sensed a profound difference, foreshadowing one of the most challenging days I've ever spent in Israel. Our Richmond group of five joined forces with 13 others from our Partnership2Gether southeast communities. Our destination was K…