Telem

Activist-Liberal Mechina
in the heart of Israeli urbanity

The Telem Mechina, founded by the Reform movement, is an activist liberal program operating in the heart of Israel, in a vibrant and challenging urban environment. Through exposure to the diversity and gaps in Israeli society, learning, and delving into daily issues, our Mechina is committed to repairing the world (Tikun Olam) and addressing the issues within Israeli society.

Why Telem?

The most volunteer-oriented Mechina.

 Here, half of the week, we volunteer in the neighborhood where we live, in Jaffa and Holon

Living in the city.

 Between the sea and the coffee shops, living 24/7 with people who are the most different from us, as only possible in the city.

Activism for democracy.

 Seizing every opportunity to take to the streets with a flag and megaphone and fight for what matters.

Open and egalitarian Judaism.

 Together, we question who we are and explore deeply all the ways to be Jewish.

Telem Branches

Telem Jaffa

The Mechina in Jaffa is situated at the heart of the action – between the docks, the police station of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, the hipsters of Florentin, and the Mediterranean Sea. About 50 students, both male and female, live in the Mechina, volunteering with refugee children, migrant workers, and other vulnerable populations in the southern part of the city.

Telem Holon

Living in a close-knit and intimate group of about 25 students, at the heart of the Reform community in Holon, which feels like a family. Volunteering with the children and youth of the “Jessie Cohen” neighborhood in community centers, schools, and wherever they need us.

Both branches are in close connection, fostering shared learning, volunteering, and activism throughout the year.

Empower the Future:
Support the Mechina During Challenging Times

Support the Mechina and protect its participants so they can carry on their impactful work during these challenging times. Your contribution will help sustain a program with a 20-year legacy, provide safe accommodation for our members, and prioritize the learning and leadership of these talented young adults amid the chaos of conflict.

By joining this effort, you’ll be strengthening the Mechina’s mission and fostering young leaders committed to social responsibility. Your generosity will allow them to continue serving communities in need, which require assistance now more than ever.

Donations within Israel are tax-deductible under Section 46a, and U.S. contributions are tax-deductible via Friends of IMPJ.

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Join us on the journey

For more details, application, and scheduling a personal Zoom interview, contact us:

The Israel Movement
for Reform and Progressive
Judaism (IMPJ) Mechina