Charlie KalechMay 14, 20193 minA Purposeful Next ActIn the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, when the kibbutz movement was in full flower, foreigners wanting to help in Israel knew just what was...
Charlie KalechNov 21, 20171 minFinding My Way InSkilled Volunteers was fantastic in setting me up quickly with two very interesting opportunities, helping me achieve my goal of giving...
Charlie KalechAug 24, 20172 minIt’s Not a DreamI signed on to be a volunteer with Skilled Volunteers for Israel because I was interested in working with Palestinians and Israelis who...
Charlie KalechJan 4, 20172 minSeeing Israel as a volunteerAt breakfast in Machane Yehuda about a year ago, my long-time friend, Terry Hendin, told me about Skilled Volunteers for Israel. I had...
Charlie KalechDec 28, 20154 minA Safe Space for AllThe International YMCA in Jerusalem: A Truly Safe Space for Palestinian, Christian, and Israeli Jewish Teens One of the highlights of my...
Charlie KalechFeb 4, 20152 minVolunteering: Unpeeling The Dimensions of IsraelIn December 2014, I had the honor and pleasure of volunteering in Israel for a month. Having toured and studied in Israel many times I...
Charlie KalechNov 12, 20142 minBuilding BridgesSkilled Volunteers for Israel arranged for two placements for me during my stay, Israel Elwyn and the Fair Tourism Project of the...
Charlie KalechNov 25, 20132 minBorderless FrontiersSubmitted by Lani Brayer, Melbourne Australia Our journey to Abu Kwedar began with the search for a bridge that was situated just off the...
Charlie KalechJun 30, 20133 minBen Oppedijk ReflectionsBen Oppedijk volunteers at YEDID Merle Feld’s poem We All Stood Together illustrates a striking reflection between the Jewish people of...