1. Carla is an At Home
Together volunteer. She
is the mother of Alexei
Neikov z”l who was killed
during his army service
while protecting a bus of
children in the Gaza strip.
The Jewish Agency gives
an annual scholarship in
memory of Alexei. Carla
explains why she became
a volunteer. “After so many
years of the Jewish Agency
memorializing Alexei’s
name, it was time for me
to give of my time and
knowledge and help new
immigrants.”
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2. Aliyah Made Easier Through
At Home Together Program the Power of Caring
At Home Together volunteer absorption/employment mentors An innovative new aspect of At Home Together is its five Friendship. Belonging. Social
offer targeted assistance to help immigrants from all countries employment centers, strategically located throughout Israel.
of origin in all aspects of absorption: employment, housing, These centers are instrumental in providing critical assistance integration. Networking.
education and social integration. From Hebrew tutoring to and guidance for new immigrants to find jobs. Employment opportunities.
looking for permanent housing, to assistance in actualizing
The program also boasts a customized on-line Aliyah Job Center This is what thousands of caring
their rights and becoming involved in community activities, the
for recent new immigrants. People who have declared their Israeli volunteers offer new
volunteers speak the language of the new immigrant and are a
intention to make aliyah can also access it before they arrive to
personal and accessible address. immigrants through the At Home
Israel. The Center provides an extensive job search database,
Some 4,000 families, singles, students and lone soldiers have email and telephone helpdesk, mentoring support and links to Together program. The goal is to
been matched with mentors. Strong relationships are nurtured relevant job search information (www.aliyahjobcenter.org). forge lasting personal connections
as they spend holidays together, go out socially and become
At Home Together powerfully touches and changes the lives of that will enhance the quality of life
involved in each other’s lives.
both new immigrants and veteran Israeli volunteers.
for new immigrants.