{"id":46428,"date":"2025-02-26T10:56:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T10:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/derecheretz.org.il\/?page_id=46428"},"modified":"2025-03-02T13:57:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T13:57:04","slug":"derech-eretz","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/derecheretz.org.il\/en\/derech-eretz\/","title":{"rendered":"Derech Eretz"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Derech Eretz<\/b> establishes and operates pluralistic social-educational leadership programs in the Negev for Israeli youth and young adults. Founded in 2011, Derech Eretz\u2019s bottom-up initiative intends to <\/span>minimize social gaps<\/b> while creating engaged citizens, and, ultimately, <\/span>building resilience for Israeli society<\/b>, especially among Israel\u2019s youth who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Vision<\/h2>\n

To bring about change that will foster a cohesive society based on a sense of belonging and mutual responsibility among Israel\u2019s diverse populations.<\/span><\/p>\n

We educate the younger generation towards values of equality, tolerance, responsibility, appreciation of humanity, and love of our country – Israel.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fulfilling the Vision<\/h2>\n

Derech Eretz is fulfilling its vision by creating a multi-year, holistic, in-depth process that supports and accompanies its participants throughout a significant period of their lives, from the end of their high-school studies to their adult lives, spanning the significant junctures of young adult life in Israel. We empower them to build their individual, collective and national identity to <\/span>strengthen<\/span> them and our society.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Programs<\/h2>\n

Youth Leadership Programs<\/b> social-educational programs for high school graduates: Derech Eretz completely <\/span>changes the life trajectory<\/b> of Israeli youth, steering them in the right direction at a time when they are making decisions that will impact their future.<\/span><\/p>\n

We operate four half-year programs (“Ofek” programs) in the Negev; in Kmehin, Ashalim, Nitzana, and Mashabei Sadeh, as well as two year-long programs, in Arad and Ashkelon.<\/span><\/p>\n

All of our participants spend a substantial amount of their time volunteering to help strengthen civil society and are part of the force that is rebuilding and rehabilitating our country.<\/span><\/p>\n

Term of Service Support<\/b> provided for all program graduates while they serve the country. This includes workshops at crucial points in their IDF development and one-on-one guidance and support. The need for this program has grown significantly over the past two years.<\/span><\/p>\n