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Mensch of the Month

Mensch of the Month: Matthew Kayne – Dedicated volunteer and cancer survivor

Matthew Kayne, volunteer, campaigner, DJ and music artist, lives with cerebral palsy

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

Mensch of the Month: Matthew Kayne – Dedicated volunteer and cancer survivor

Kennan Simms says she volunteers due to her experience witnessing injustice in apartheid South Africa (Image: Keenan Simms)

The non-Jewish Brits volunteering for the IDF

By Jamie Shapiro

3 min read

Some of the hundreds of Jewish Care volunteers celebrating Volunteers' Week at Southend and Westcliff Jewish Community Centre (Photo: Jewish Care)

Charity recognised for ‘oustanding’ volunteer management

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

British Sar-El volunteers in Israel

Over 20 times as many Britons are volunteering in Israel compared to before October 7

By Daniel Ben-David

5 min read

Dr Alessandro Bucci (left) with Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire Ed Anderson CBE (centre), Jenny Kagan (second from right) and Holocaust survivors receiving the King's Award for Voluntary Service at the Holocaust Centre North (Credit: Courtesy)

Holocaust Centre North

Holocaust Centre North awarded prestigious King Charles award for contributions to volunteering

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

Israel attacks lead to surge in volunteers at UK charities

Jewish Volunteer Network

Israel attacks lead to surge in volunteers at UK charities

By Jonah Lazarus

1 min read

Israeli citizens pack donations of food and other necessities for the Israeli soldiers and citizens in the south, in Tel Aviv, October 15, 2023. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ?????? ??????? ?????? ??????? ??????? ?????? ??????? ????? ?? ???? ?? ????

Israel Hamas war 2023

Israelis are mobilising on the home front to support the IDF

By Shira Silkoff

3 min read

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Avril Frankl

By Avril Frankl

I've spent nearly 40 years as a Scout leader, full of priceless memories

After 37 years leading a Scout troop, Avril Frankl is retiring - she can't recommend her job highly enough

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July 20, 2023 11:49

I've spent nearly 40 years as a Scout leader, full of priceless memories

Keren David

Volunteering is a boon for the volunteer, too

There’s a crisis in recruiting people to help good causes, which is bad news for everyone

3 min read

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May 24, 2023 13:21

Volunteering is a boon for the volunteer, too

Chief Rabbi joins religious leaders in backing coronation weekend volunteering drive

Jewish charities are involved in a number of events supporting the Big Help Out

1 min read

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May 3, 2023 16:11

Chief Rabbi joins religious leaders in backing coronation weekend volunteering drive

Chief Rabbi and other faith leaders back Mitzvah Day-inspired coronation volunteering programme

The Big Help Out 'will see us come together as a country to serve a greater good'

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April 19, 2023 17:05

Chief Rabbi and other faith leaders back Mitzvah Day-inspired coronation volunteering programme

The JC Leader

By The JC Leader

Volunteers are the key to communal Jewish life

The JC Leader, 27 January 2023

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January 19, 2023 09:41

Volunteers are the key to communal Jewish life

Awards galore for UK Jewry's volunteering stars

Jewish Volunteering Network ceremony also includes emotional tribute to its founding director, Leonie Lewis, who died last year

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January 17, 2023 14:00

Awards galore for UK Jewry's volunteering stars