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Education | Passing the spirit to the next generation

Values aren't just taught.
They're lived.

We believe that meeting Israel's combat veterans can have a powerful educational impact on young people.

Through personal stories, meaningful encounters, shared challenges and ongoing educational programs, we introduce young people to role models who embody camaraderie, courage, resilience and leadership — and help them make these values part of everyday life.

Our goal is to nurture a generation that believes in itself, meets challenges with confidence, takes responsibility for others and understands the value of contributing to the wider community.

A moment from a Dor Habarzel educational activity

Human connection. Shared experience. Values for life.

Our educational programs

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School Experience Days

From values in the talk to action in the field.

An inspiring talk about the values of combat soldiers, followed by shared challenges for students and special forces soldiers. Turning inspiration into camaraderie, courage and perseverance in action.

Read the full description — School Experience Days

An inspiring, large-scale school event that begins with a talk on the values of combat soldiers, followed by shared adventure activities led by special forces soldiers alongside students.

After the talk, special forces soldiers and students head outside together for hands-on activity stations, team challenges, friendly competitions and ninja obstacle courses.

The challenges bring the values discussed in the talk to life: camaraderie means being there for a friend; courage means facing difficulty; and perseverance means finding the strength to continue. The soldiers participate alongside the students and lead by example.

A standout event that connects inspiration with action, soldiers with young people and values with everyday life. Activities are adapted to the students' ages and the school's needs.

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Preparation for Military Service & Life

Build resilience. Develop leadership. Grow together.

Twice-weekly sessions with soldiers and commanders. Training, team challenges and meaningful conversations build resilience, leadership and confidence — for military service and for life.

Read the full description — Preparation for Military Service & Life

An ongoing educational program that brings young people together with combat soldiers and commanders twice a week.

Through fitness training, team challenges, values-based conversations and personal example, participants develop mental resilience, self-discipline, confidence, leadership and camaraderie.

The groups prepare young people for meaningful service in the Israel Defense Forces — and, just as importantly, for life's challenges, taking responsibility and helping others.

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Workshops Throughout the Year

Beyond a single encounter. A process that deepens and stays with you.

Four to six sessions throughout the school year. Personal stories, conversation and shared experiences connect the values of combat soldiers with young people’s everyday choices.

Read the full description — Workshops Throughout the Year

An educational program comprising four to six workshops and encounters during the school year, designed to create an ongoing journey of values and personal growth.

Each session explores core values from the world of combat soldiers: camaraderie, courage, resilience, leadership, mutual responsibility and commitment to the community.

The program combines personal stories, open conversation, group experiences and guided reflection, helping students connect these values with their everyday choices and challenges.

Discover the program
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Inspirational Talk | Choosing to Keep Moving Forward

A Maglan combat soldier's personal story of courage, camaraderie and finding the strength to keep going when everything seems impossible.

A Maglan soldier’s story from October 7 through Gaza and the fighting in Lebanon, accompanied by authentic GoPro footage. Finding the strength to believe in ourselves and keep going when everything seems impossible.

Read the full description — Choosing to Keep Moving Forward

A powerful talk by a soldier from Israel's Maglan special forces unit, sharing his personal wartime story — from the battles of October 7 and intense fighting in Gaza to crossing the Litani River and capturing Beaufort in Lebanon.

Authentic GoPro footage brings the story to life, offering a direct glimpse into the moments, decisions and challenges experienced by the soldiers.

At its heart is one message: even when reality seems impossible, we have greater strength within us than we believe.

Through a personal story of challenge, camaraderie and perseverance, participants are invited to discover their own inner strength, believe in their abilities and choose to keep moving forward — even in the hardest moments.

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Journey of Courage — Educational Tours of the Gaza Border Region

Walk the places. Meet the people. Hear their stories firsthand.

An educational journey for schools through the Gaza border region, led by soldiers who fought there on October 7. Hear stories of courage firsthand from soldiers, eyewitnesses and Nova survivors.

A school-booked educational journey, separate from our national flagship event, Israel’s Journey.

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A school-booked educational journey for one or more year groups, led by soldiers who fought in the Gaza border region on October 7. At sites of remembrance and courage, students meet soldiers, Nova festival survivors and eyewitnesses who share their personal stories. A powerful day connecting remembrance with a living legacy of camaraderie, responsibility and resilience.

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FPV Drone Course

From field experience to future skills.

Led by soldiers who operated drones in the field. Learn to understand, assemble and fly FPV drones while developing precision, concentration, teamwork and technological thinking.

Read the full description — FPV Drone Course

An FPV drone course led by soldiers who operated drones in combat, connecting operational experience with civilian and industrial technology. Participants will learn to understand, assemble and fly a drone while developing precision, concentration, fine motor skills, teamwork and decision-making under pressure — a foundation for further learning and exploring careers in drone technology.

Format: 12 weekly sessions of about one hour each, for students in grades 7–12.

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A local educational continuum

More than a one-off event.
A journey that keeps growing.

From a first encounter to a regular group, and out into the wider community and Israeli society.

  1. First encounter

    School events and journeys.
    An introduction to the spirit and values.

  2. Deeper learning

    Four to six follow-up school sessions.
    From experience to reflection and action.

  3. Regular groups

    Preparation for military service and life.
    Commitment and growth over time.

  4. The local community

    Reaching out to others.
    Remembrance, volunteering and shared action.

    Expansion model

  5. The national community

    Israel's Journey and flagship events.
    Connecting communities and generations.

Want us to come to you? Let's bring this spirit to your school and community.

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Whether you are looking for an Experience Day, an inspiring talk, a Journey of Courage or an ongoing program, we would love to build an activity around your students and educational goals.

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