ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCE

SAR-EL  / VOLUNTEERS FOR ISRAEL 

The following are items documenting a short Incursion to Israel in November of 2019. It was a participation for a Civilian., 'Volunteer for Israel' Program with Sar-El, in partnership with the Israel Defense Force, the IDF. The Assignment was in an IDF Base outside Jerusalem, Israel's Capital City. The details consisted mainly of Logistics with Furlough Weekend trips to Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv. 

Sar-El’s purpose is to bring Supporters from around the World to come to Israel and contribute to the Security of Israel, in Israel and Jewish Communities Worldwide. They also help to support the IDF by creating a unique Volunteer Experience that fosters new Friendships and creates a Cultural Exchange between Israel and the Volunteers’ Home Country. Sar-El is represented in over 30 Countries worldwide. 

Dr. Aharon Davidi (z”l ), the former Head of the IDF Paratroopers and Infantry Corps created the Program in1982. It was in the midst of the Galilee War due to the need for Volunteers as the able Fighting Israeli Men went off to defend Israel.