Community Service

Most Nesiya programs include a several-day community service project which benefits Israeli children, and which can be developed to include a group of Israeli peers from diverse backgrounds. Tikkun olam, repairing the world, is a fundamental value in Jewish life. In addition to grappling with the challenges of building their own community, a community service project leads students to ask questions about their obligation and desire to contribute to the larger community. These projects enable the students not only to take a great deal from their time in Israel, but also to give back in a way that makes a difference.