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Why is
English fluency
so important?
English B'Yachad
is the flagship program of
Skilled Volunteers for Israel (SVFI)
When people invest in one another, amazing things happen.
English B'Yachad pairs volunteer mentors with Israeli adults to improve their English.
English B'Yachad is the flagship program
of Skilled Volunteers for Israel (SVFI).
Through one-to-one mentoring, Israelis gain the confidence and English fluency to unlock new professional and personal opportunities.
English B'Yachad is the flagship program of Skilled Volunteers for Israel (SVFI)
English B'Yachad is the flagship program of Skilled Volunteers for Israel (SVFI).
English B'Yachad pairs volunteers with Israeli adults who want to improve their English.
Through one-to-one mentoring,
Israelis gain the confidence and fluency
to unlock new personal and professional opportunities.
We change lives. Together.
When people invest in one another,
amazing things happen.
We change lives. Together.
You can make a meaningful contribution to Israel.
Why is English fluency so important?
“Without English speaking and writing skills, Israelis are limited to jobs with little opportunity for economic upward mobility.”
Haaretz, March 5, 2021
"When I started tutoring Melishu, her speech was peppered with 'Eh…'s and her ability to form ideas into words was limited.
Now, she conducts international meetings in English at a software company in Tel Aviv, where she works in Human Resources."
Andrea S
Volunteer Tutor
New York, NY
Andrea S
Volunteer Tutor
New York, NY
Why English B'Yachad?
Why
English B'Yachad?
Why English B'Yachad?
Israelis with limited English face barriers to social and economic mobility in Israel’s global economy. English B'Yachad goes beyond improving English.
Matched for success
We match Israeli participants with English-speaking volunteer mentors who share similar interests, professional experience, and life goals. Our volunteers—mostly retired and late-career Jewish professionals—share English along with decades of career experience and perspective.
A unique, personalized learning environment
In weekly online meetings, our mentors provide an environment where learners are heard, supported, and gently challenged. That support builds the confirdence to take risks with language...and to believe in their progress.
Trusted relationships turn hesitant English speakers into confident communicators!
Why English B'Yachad?
Israelis with limited English face barriers to social and economic mobility in Israel’s global economy. English B'Yachad goes beyond improving English.
Matched for success
We match Israeli participants with English-speaking volunteer mentors who share similar interests, professional experience, and life goals. Our volunteers—mostly retired and late-career Jewish professionals—share English along with decades of career experience and perspective.
A unique, personalized learning environment
In weekly online meetings, our mentors provide an environment where learners are heard, supported, and gently challenged. That support builds the confirdence to take risks with language...and to believe in their progress.
Trusted relationships turn hesitant English speakers into confident communicators!
Meryl G.
Volunteer Tutor
Denver, CO
The mission of
Skilled Volunteers for Israel
is to connect
the wisdom and experience
of Jewish retirees
with societal needs in Israel.
English B'Yachad accomplishes its mission by connecting Jewish volunteers
with Ethiopian Israeli adults advancing their careers
and Israeli veterans transitioning to civilian life.
Our Impact
English B'Yachad volunteers support the prosperity of Israeli adults facing barriers to success.
In turn, this supports the family, the community, and the labor market...
and ultimately fosters Israel’s economic growth.
Mentoring
Future Israeli
Leaders
1125
are Israeli
participants
Empowering
Israeli
Women
62%
of our students
are women
Harnessing
Jewish Retiree
Experience
697
volunteer
mentors
Powering
Israel's
Economy
50%
of students
pursue high-tech careers
Creating
Lasting
Relationships
75%
of pairs met for 6+ mos, above 10-session minimum
Your
Donation
at Work
89 ¢
of every dollar
supports the program
"English B’Yachad has a transformational impact on our students. That impact is not limited to English. It builds the professional confidence of the students and helps them believe there’s no limit to what they can achieve."
Avigail HarEl
Director of Development
Technology Training Center for Ethiopian Israelis
Lod, Israel
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