Despite the horror of losing two soldier sons, Miriam Peretz says it's a privilege to fight for the Jewish state. "They can never kill the spirit of this nation."

Ethiopian-Israeli Avi Solomon isn’t about to let anything stop him, or the children at risk whom he helps, achieve what they desire.

Never too late! Despite his lifelong commitment to fitness, Larry Rich only seriously took up running when he was well into his 80s.

Following in the footsteps of her late husband, a bereaved widow and mother of 10, picks up her husband's mantle and becomes a volunteer with United Hatzalah to honor his memory and life's work.

Eytan Stibbe will blast off for the International Space Station in February and he wants American Jews to get involved.

This young Israeli entrepreneur's app helps companies mobilize their staff to participate in volunteer activities, providing logistics, coordination, and feedback.

Tova Safranai is just 18, but that doesn’t stop her from reaching out to desolate youth and helping them believe in themselves and a better future.

Guardicore’s Ola Sergatchov discusses being a high-tech exec, changes in cybersecurity and the integration of religious women into the Startup Nation.

At a corona hotel, Elkana Breuer has been responding to medical emergencies of other residents while also uplifting their spirits.

Rather than join post-army buddies on world travels, in 1994 Shachar Zahavi embarked on a career of providing humanitarian aid from Israel.

Israeli Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel and Culture and Sports Minister Yehiel Tropper serve in a unit that operates behind enemy lines.

This recent graduate of Israel's rigorous flight academy is a proud, religiously observant Jewish woman of color.

The couple, who made Aliyah from the US, work independently n the Judean community of Tekoa, where their inspiration flows from the ancient hills and olive groves.

'I understand in the depths of my being…that the one and only healthy place for a Jew - physically, mentally, and spiritually - is in Israel.'

'My stomach turns with worry and excitement. My concern as a mother triples,' says their mom.

'Lt. A', a 24-year-old transport aircraft navigator, describes his unlikely journey to the Israeli Air Force.

Rotem Yosef is a lawyer but she found her true calling where her heart is – helping the weaker strata of Israeli society, especially children.

Despite grave risks, Israeli Gal Lusky has been going undercover into Syria to aid victims of the civil war. She has now revealed her identity.

Nanotech pioneer Oded Shoseyov has already founded 11 companies based on his inventions. Now he’s on his next.

This is the inspiring story of a Muslim woman working to save lives in Israel through an emergency medical service organization.

The city of Ramat Hasharon honored a 25-year-old emergency medical technician for responding to over 2500 emergency calls over four years.

IDF Officer Critically Wounded in Gaza War Promoted in Recognition of Recovery and Return to Service.

Recognizing the need, and reasoning that “the best the way to run a food bank is to start your own," that’s what Joseph Gitler did.

'I’m not saying it’s easy, because it isn’t. I’m not Superwoman. When I get home, the first thing I do is put the cell phone down so I can spend quality time with my kids.'

'That is our job and that is why I love it. I get to help make the community I live in a better and safer place.'

There is another Hassan Nasrallah, and he is saving Israeli lives - not destroying them.

While earning a living is important, it is not something to live for, says EMT medic Moshe Jaffe. What makes him happy is volunteering to help save lives.

'When we wake up in the morning and find we have a mission to strengthen the Jewish people, this gives us a reason to keep going.'

Deborah Weisblatt, a busy professional as well as a mother and grandmother, settled in Beit Shemesh in 1995, where she established a successful blood drive.

"Communication means that we have to listen, not to come with the attitude that we know everything. There needs to be real dialogue.” - Rabbi Yuval Cherlow, leading scholar, educator and social activist.

Among her many professional achievements and hobbies, Toby Klein Greenwald directs first-rate theatrical performances in Judea that are by women and for women only.

Itzik Barak, executive chef at Jerusalem’s luxury-brand Waldorf Astoria hotel, was chosen to participate in a prestigious culinary competition in New York. “It’s a great honor for Israel,” he said.

Through hundreds of daily visitors, Rebbetzin Kanievsky raised and distributed millions of dollars to help widows and orphans in need across Israel. Ner Echad carries on her legacy.

Thanks to a dedicated educator and a caring individual, 130 young men who were “lost in the system” became productive citizens imbued with a sense of purpose.

Shlomit Grayevsky is founding director of the ALEH Jerusalem Center, home to severely mentally and physically disabled children and young adults ranging in age from infancy to 21 years.

Families celebrating milestone occasions in Israel often choose to spend time in this endeavor, having a wonderful time combined with a meaningful experience.

Sivan Almoz of the First Hug Association is dedicated to providing homeless babies with the human touch necessary to help them become emotionally healthy adults.

"We see ourselves not as individuals, but on a mission connecting young people to their Jewish roots," says Rabbi Simcha Hochbaum, who educates the public about the significance of the Jewish city of Hebron.

It’s never too late! Colin Abrams moved to Israel from South Africa 13 years ago, at the age of 70, and began a new career. He has no regrets.

IDF hero Doron Almog is revered not primarily for his military success, but mainly for his compassion and dedication to the physically and cognitively disabled.