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EL AL Keeps Israel Connected to the World

Volunteering with Israel’s Farmers and Pitchon-Lev

After October 7 th , Taglit - Birthright Israel initiated a remarkable effort, recruiting over 1,500 past participants aged 20-40 as volunteers for agricultural and logistical support at the Pitchon Lev center. In collaboration with the Shalom Corps platform at Mosaic United, hundreds of volunteers have already arrived in Israel to assist in the war effort, with more joining each week. These volunteers engage in various tasks, from working in the fields of Israeli farmers affected by the war to assisting in donation centers sorting, packing, and distributing supplies for evacuated residents and military units. This initiative not only provides practical support but also fosters a connection between young volunteers and the

Israeli community. Evenings are dedicated to interactions with Israeli counterparts and hearing firsthand stories from the war, allowing volunteers to share these experiences upon returning home. EL AL, as a strategic partner of Taglit - Birthright Israel, supports the volunteer program by subsidizing ticket costs, contributing to this essential national mission. Gidi Mark, CEO of Taglit – Birthright Israel: "Taglit-Birthright Israel is a Zionism Iron Dome that has worked to strengthen the connection between Diaspora Jewry and the State of Israel since its creation. Today, during a war, the best way to connect young Jews with the State of Israel is through action. Past participants of Taglit – Birthright Israel joined the initiative and during

the next two months, thousands of volunteers are expected to arrive here. Just as volunteers from all over the world stood by Israel during and after the Yom Kippur War, here too, the spirit of Jewish unity and solidarity proves itself". Shlomi Zafrani, VP of Commercial & Industrial Affairs at EL AL: "EL AL continues to maintain the airlift to Israel from many countries, with an emphasis on the United States, even in times of war. We will continue in our efforts to transport essential cargo, fly the families of hostages, and bring volunteers from all over the world to Israel, and we will continue to contribute to national needs as they arise". Some of the volunteers shared their experiences, including Judy Heller from New York, Jared

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