Over the years, volunteers from other countries came to partake in the project, and to date, Sar-El is represented in over 30 countries worldwide. Historically, Sar-El’s greatest number of volunteers have come from Volunteers for Israel (V.F.I.) in the U.S.A. and Volontariat Civil (U.P.I.) in France.

 

Aims

1. Goals 

Sar-El leadership adopted as its achievement of the following goals: 

  • Contribute to the promotion of Jewish continuity.
  • Create a cultural and educational exchange between the diaspora and Israel. 
  • Partner with all supporters of Israel in a mutually beneficial experience. 

 

2. Methods

Sar-El proposes to achieve its goals by encouraging volunteers from around the world to come to Israel for a number of weeks to experience the following: 

  • Working in I.D.F. warehouses.
  • Guided tours of interesting locations in Israel.
  • Lectures on Jewish and Israeli topics.

 

3. Benefits

Sar-El is proud to note that the program provides many additional benefits to include the following: 

  • Promotes Aliyah
  • Fosters new friendships
  • Contributes to Israel’s economy
  • Creates ambassadors of goodwill for Israel

 

The program is open to:  

  • Men and women ages 17 and older (16 with parent or guardian);  in good physical and mental health
  • Those eligible for Israeli citizenship under the Law of Return
  • Supporters of Israel