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Volunteers Step Up: Supporting Families Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

3/10/2026

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Diaspora volunteers in Israel's national civilian service program have taken emergency roles amid the war with Iran.
They assist displaced families and children affected by evacuations and closures.
As part of Bat Ami's Shalem Program, volunteers work in hotels, organizing activities for children.
The initiative targets families of essential workers in Beit Shemesh whose homes were damaged by missile fire.
Currently, 140 volunteers serve abroad and 130 work in Israel.

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Diaspora volunteers in Israel's national civilian service program have taken emergency roles amid the war with Iran.
They assist displaced families and children affected by evacuations and closures.
As part of Bat Ami's Shalem Program, volunteers work in hotels, organizing activities for children.
The initiative targets families of essential workers in Beit Shemesh whose homes were damaged by missile fire.
Currently, 140 volunteers serve abroad and 130 work in Israel.