Promoting Mental Wellbeing in Challenging Times

On 8 October 2023, as sirens blared in the background, Telfed staff gathered on Zoom to devise an action plan. With so much uncertainty around us, one thing was clear: our community needed support. The first priority was reaching out to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Olim, starting with those in the Gaza envelope. […]
Supporting Students, Empowering Communities

On Friday 28 March, scholarship recipients attended Telfed’s Annual Scholarship Ceremony, recognising our youth and their perseverance and dedication. This academic year, Telfed has continued its commitment to empowering students across Israel. A total of NIS 2.4 million was allocated in scholarships through Telfed’s three scholarship tracks to: 220 students in financial need 180 PRAS […]
Social Connections Brewing Across the Country

Cities across Israel are buzzing with social events and new clubs bringing women together in meaningful ways. In Raanana, the SOUL (Social. Outreach. Unity. Laugh) Sisters kicked off with their first event, “Coffee with Benita,” featuring an inspiring talk by Benita Levin. Meanwhile, the Tel Aviv chapter enjoyed a refreshing Friday morning Walk-Talk-Coffee meetup – […]
Mishloach Manot for our IDF Heroes

This year, you can send Mishloach Manot to our South African and Australian Lone Soldiers in 3 easy steps! Fuel their strength and spirit this Purim – https://tinyurl.com/purim2025cards
War Relief Efforts: A look at 2025 so far

Since the outbreak of the war, Telfed has distributed over NIS 2.7 million to communities and individuals directly affected by the war. With numerous initiatives on the go, we are pleased to share some highlights from the past 2 months: Supporting Evacuees Returning Home In early March, we reached out to our Olim evacuees from […]
Aliyah trends and how Telfed is responding

In times of war, one might expect Aliyah numbers to decline. After all, who would choose to move to a country in conflict, surrounded by hostile neighbors? And yet, South African Olim are proving otherwise. Despite the challenges, Aliyah from South Africa increased by 15% in 2024, with over 300 South Africans making Israel their […]
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 […]
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 […]
Telfed’s Klita Team
