Unity in Action was founded to mobilize all of Israeli society to address the country’s immediate and long-term needs via an unprecedented call to action.
In the wake of the devastating consequences of the war,
our nation faces a multitude of urgent and varied needs.
UNITY IN ACTION:
A Unique Approach
From the front to the local neighborhood, the escalating war is presenting an alarming array of challenges, including:
• Injured soldiers and civilians (and their families)
• Bereaving and mourning families
• Economic devastation at the national and family level
• Heightened security needs that extend beyond the front lines
Unity in Action fosters comprehensive solutions and initiatives by addressing multiple areas of need. Every Israeli household has felt the impact of the war's devastation. Therefore, our mission encompasses a wide range of support, including: financial aid, community security, in-patient services helping the injured, and bereavement guidance and counseling.
HELP & HEAL:
We are pursuing 4 pillars to address the challenges
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HOME FRONT SECURITY
Training and mobilizing a network of volunteers to bolster security readiness and coverage in communities
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HELPING HAND FINANCIAL AID
Providing immediate and longer - term financial support, coaching and assistance to families adversely affected by the war
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IN - PATIENT SUPPORT
Providing logistical, emotional,
and family services for
hospital - bound patients
from the war -
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Affording emotional
support, comfort, and
guidance to grieving
families
Unity in Action’s vision is powered via the mobilization of a movement of volunteers to service and support the 4 pillars.
KEY PERSONNEL
DVIR KAHANA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dvir Kahana recently completed eight years as Director General of the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, during which time he established large-scale government platforms active in advancing the connection between Israel and world Jewry.
Before this, Dvir was involved in multi-year development programs for Jerusalem under the Jerusalem Development Authority and served as Deputy Director of the City of David.
Dvir holds a BA in Jewish history and a MA in public diplomacy, both from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
YISRAEL SCHWEBEL, CFO
Yisrael Schwebel serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Olami. Additionally, Yisrael serves as the Head of the Department for Periphery Advancement and Diaspora Involvement for the World Zionist Organization.
After receiving his MBA and becoming a CPA, Yisrael worked for Ernst & Young in Israel, he managed the Budgetary Planning and Supervision Department for the Jerusalem Municipality's Education Division and served as the Treasurer of the Betar Illlit Municipality.
