SASI Shabbaton: A Memorable Experience in Jerusalem

Telfed’s Samson SASI scholarship programme (South Africans Studying in Israel) provides South African students with the opportunity to study and volunteer in Israel and strengthen their connection to Israel through social activities. This year, we invited our SASI students to join us for a Shabbaton in the heart of the country, Jerusalem. The SASI Shabbaton […]

Telfed Hi Tech Meetup 2025

Big News! We’re excited to announce our first Telfed meetup event, designed for SA & Aus Olim in Hi-Tech. Our incredible guest speaker, Avi Lewis, will be sharing insights on Navigating the Israeli Job Market, offering valuable takeaways for your professional journey in Israel. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights, make connections, and boost […]

Family fun for SA & Aus Olim families

This past December, we hosted an incredible kids’ event at Funky Monkey in Kfar Saba during the Channukah break. It was a packed house, and the joy was contagious as kids let loose and had a blast, while parents enjoyed some well-deserved coffee and conversation. We’re thrilled to have created a space for families to […]

Launching PRAS 2024-2025: building a better future

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Telfed’s PRAS community service scholarship programme for the 2024–2025 academic year. With 180 scholarships allocated to students at tertiary institutions across the country, PRAS continues to make a meaningful impact on Israeli society. Each scholarship recipient commits to weekly volunteering, engaging with diverse individuals who benefit greatly […]

International Volunteer Day 2024

Earlier this month, we celebrated International Volunteer Day to honour the spirit of giving and recognise the incredible impact of volunteers everywhere. Volunteers are the heart of our community, selflessly dedicating their time, energy, and talents to making a difference. To all the amazing volunteers in our organisation and beyond, we thank you for your […]

Spreading Joy: Tel Aviv Social Club’s Heartwarming Initiative

Our Tel Aviv Social Club recently came together to assemble beautiful Chanukah gift packs for injured soldiers. The evening was filled with fun, laughter, and a shared sense of purpose. The gift packs, accompanied by letters from children, were later delivered to the soldiers by our amazing volunteers. Seeing the joy on their faces and […]

7.10 – Telfed’s Commemorative Ceremony

By Larry Butchins A year. An entire year – 365 painful days since that dreadful morning; a full 12 months since our lives were up-ended and forever changed. A year in which those of us who are so inclined have prayed, while others have hoped, have begged, have protested in one way or another, pleading […]

Supporting Our Wounded Heroes: Telfed’s Commitment to Soldiers in Need

When the war began, Telfed recognized the urgent need to expand our support services. We brought in a second social worker to handle the increased volume of assistance required. Initially focusing on evacuees, she is now also dedicated to working with wounded soldiers—meeting them, hearing their challenges, and determining how we can help. Over the […]

Telfed’s Resilience Reset

Feeling stronger and more capable of managing stress, especially when we’re feeling depleted, is crucial for our well-being. Telfed’s Resilience Reset is a short term project with practical advice, covering a variety of topics, to support our community. Thank you to our inspiring Olim for sharing bite-sized, practical tools – for the mind, body and […]