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Community & Events

Are you Happy about your Aliyah with Michal Merten
Wed 24 May | 20:00 | Ra'anana

ESRA Family Fun Time - Guided Tour & Workshop TAMA
18 May, 22 June | 17:00 | Tel Aviv

ESRA Members Only Summer Party
Street Legends band led by singer - Michael Rose
Sun 4 Jun | 20:00 | Ra'anana

Developing Cultural Intelligence with Margot Paz
Mon 5 Jun 20:00 via Zoom

GIR @ Happy Hour Jerusalem
Wed 28 June | 18:00

ESRA College at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art - 2023-2024 Series

Workshop F2F Elevate Your Success with Margot Paz
Wed 5 Jul 19:00 | Tel Aviv

ESRA Summer Concert with American-Israeli Artists - Mother-Daughter date night of Opera and Piano
Sun 16 Jul | 19:30 | Performance Arts Center

The Think & Drink Different Series
Sun 08 Oct | 20:00 | Selina Tel Aviv

Stand Up Comedy Night with Benji Lovitt
Mon 09 Oct | 20:00 | Haifa

Family Fun Time - Hapamonim Gardens
Wed 18 Oct 17:00 Ra’anana

Free Zoom Events Series 2022-23

Our successful Free Zoom Events Series for 2022-23 has concluded, leaving hundreds of olim equipped with valuable tools and tips.
But that's not all! We're already gearing up to bring you another incredible series of events.
Stay tuned for more exciting opportunities that will help you get and stay on track.

How to Interview Like an Israeli

Asaf Yaffe | Mon 7 Nov

Hebrew in the Spotlight

Noa Harpaz | Mon 05.12 20:00

Social Adaptation

Sofya Gershman | Mon 09.01 20:00

How to Understand the Israeli Business Cultural

Arona Maskil | Mon 13.02 20:00

Speak Without Saying a Word

Angela Podolosky | Mon 13.03 20:00

How to Establish Your Business or a Startup in Israel

Izabella Filipov | Mon 03.04 20:00

Making Aliyah with Children: Preparing and Navigating Challenges

Michelle Hoffman Yitzhaki | Mon 01.05 20:00

Developing Cultural Intelligence

Margot Paz | Mon 05.06 20:00

Mastering Israeli Taxes: The Ultimate Guide for Employee Success

Vladimir Marshak | Mon 03.07 20:00 | Register

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Career

Gvahim Career Center

Personalized career acceleration program: personal career consulting, group workshops, mentors, “buddies”, and a wide network to connect Olim job seekers to the Israeli workforce. Location: Ra’anana Read more
When: ongoing | morning/afternoon

Career Program JLM

Career Acceleration program in partnership with the Jerusalem Municipality: group workshops, 1:1 HR coaching, connections to community and recruiting companies Read more
When: three times a year

Pre-Aliyah Guidance

Pre-Aliyah guidance programs offer on-line workshops, CV adaptation to the Israeli market, job searching tips and much more to guarantee successful preparation for Aliyah Read more
When: monthly workshops | evening IL time

GV Exchange Webinars

Series of virtual events created and executed by our community members that provide real value, build relationships, and help participants achieve their professional goals.
When: monthly workshops | morning/noon/evening

Gvahim Career Center

Personalized career acceleration program located in Ra'naana: Personal career consulting, group workshops, mentors, buddies and a wide network to connect Olim job seekers to the workforce. Read more
When: Ongoing | Morning/Afternoon

Career Program JLM

Career Acceleration program in partnership with the Jerusalem Municipality: Group workshops, 1:1 HR coaching, connections to community and companies. Read more
When: Three times a year | Morning/Afternoon

Pre-Aliyah Guidance

Series of three online 90 minute interactive workshops based on participants’ needs to successful plan ahead a successful career in Israel. Free of charge. Read more
When: Monthly workshops | Evening IL time

GV Exchange Webinars

A series of virtual events created and executed by our community members to build relationships, provide real value and help participants achieve their professional goals.
When: Monthly workshops | Morning/Noon/Evening

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Volunteering

Share your gift of English with children

ETP - English Online Tutoring Program. Only one hour a week. Professional guidance provided. Recognized by the Israel Ministry of Education.

EcoOcean Beach Cleanup

A beach gathering. Come learn, clean and socialize. In conjunction with EcoOcean.

Secondhand Shops Coordinator (Sharon area)

Be active in our secondhand shops while supporting our community projects. Basic Hebrew Required.

Technical Support Leader

Computer savy? If initiating and bridging equality gaps are on your agenda, this flexible role may suit you. Lead a team of Technical Support, helping our volunteers to get it right online with their tutoring.

Mentoring

Mentor new Olim during their first job search in Israel, be part of their success in the Israeli economy and increase their chances of remaining in Israel. We are seeking mentors in executive positions, with strong connections across a variety of industries and domains.

GV Exchange Speakers

Share your experiences, insights and knowledge with Olim.
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Community
Life
Career
Entrepreneurship
Personal
support
Volunteering

Share your gift of English with children

ETP - English Online Tutoring Program. Only one hour a week. Professional guidance provided. Recognized by the Israel Ministry of Education.

Secondhand Shops Coordinator (Sharon area)

Be active in our secondhand shops while supporting our community projects.
Basic Hebrew Required.

EcoOcean Beach Cleanup

A beach gathering. Come learn, clean and socialize. In conjunction with EcoOcean.

Technical Support Leader

Computer savy? If initiating and bridging equality gaps are on your agenda, this flexible role may suit you. Lead a team of Technical Support, helping our volunteers to get it right online with their tutoring.

Mentoring

Mentor new Olim during their first job search in Israel, be part of their success in the Israeli economy and increase their chances of remaining in Israel. We are seeking mentors in executive positions, with strong connections across a variety of industries and domains.

GV Exchange Speakers

Share your experiences, insights and knowledge with Olim.
Personal Support
Community Life
Career
Entrepreneurship
Volunteering

Personal Support for English Speakers

ESRA Welfare Fund for new Olim

Provides financial first aid for people in crisis (according to fund criteria)
send us an email

ESRA Friendship Services

Volunteers provide a listening ear and support for those who need a friend.
Someone to visit or chat on the telephone.
For more information contact:
Mary (Netanya) 053 2551508, Elana (Raanana ) 052 2316051, Candy (other areas) 054 5242186
*Complimentary service

ESRA Professional Counselling

Cares shared are cares halved
ESRA provides a counselling service in English with professional counsellors.
Individual | Couples counselling | Bereavement | Family issues | Support groups for bereavement and caregivers/ Parenting your Adult Children
Susan 052 6989088

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About us

ESRA & Gvahim - two established and well-known NGOs, joined forces to provide olim with a single holistic solution. Combining their complementary services, professional expertise, and resources, to help olim Get It Right in Israel – personally, professionally and socially.
Rooted in a strong tradition of volunteering and community work, ESRA and Gvahim share the same beliefs, values, and deep understanding of the challenges that come with making aliyah. Together, we offer a one-stop-shop providing relevant opportunities and possibilities for olim to get and stay on track in their new home.

ESRA & Gvahim - two established and well-known NGOs, joined forces to provide olim with a single holistic solution. Combining their complementary services, professional expertise, and resources, to help olim Get It Right in Israel – personally, professionally and socially.
Rooted in a strong tradition of volunteering and community work, ESRA and Gvahim share the same beliefs, values, and deep understanding of the challenges that come with making aliyah. Together, we offer a one-stop-shop providing relevant opportunities and possibilities for olim to get and stay on track in their new home.

Our Partners

ESRA
Gvahim