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Dor HabarzelConnection is our story

Carrying the spirit forward

The values of our combat soldiers. A compass for Israeli society.

On the battlefield, we witnessed a spirit of courage, camaraderie and mutual responsibility — a spirit worthy of guiding Israeli society as a whole.

Guided by this belief, we founded Dor Habarzel to bring combat veterans and young people together and ensure that this spirit is passed on.

Through these encounters, young people find role models, while veterans find purpose and strength to keep going through giving to others.

Passing the spirit forward. Finding strength to keep moving.

Our work

Young people, veterans and the bonds between them

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Education & Values

Shaping the next generation

Passing on veterans’ values to the next generation — Experience Days, workshops, talks, preparation for life and military service, and tailored educational programs.

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A Community for Veterans

Giving and growing

Purpose and growth for veterans — community, retreats, enrichment, professional training and meaningful employment.

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Community, Remembrance & Unity

Remembering their courage. Carrying their spirit forward.

Remembering and taking action together — Israel’s Journey, acts of kindness and community volunteering by combat veterans and young people.

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Our team

The people behind the program

Dolev

Dolev

Maglan combat veteran & co-founder

A Maglan combat veteran with extensive combat and educational experience. Leads Dor Habarzel’s strategy, project development and partnerships.

Schariya

Schariya

Maglan combat veteran & co-founder

A Maglan combat veteran with combat experience and an extensive background in youth education. Leads educational activities, instructor training and work in the field.

Dvir

Dvir

CEO & co-founder

Brings years of experience in nonprofit management and philanthropy. Leads the organization’s management, fundraising and external relations.

Our professional support team

Michael Sillam

Michael Sillam

Sports physiotherapist

Co-founder of Athleticlinic, with experience in sports injury rehabilitation and supporting athletes. Brings expertise in physiotherapy and reducing injury risk to Dor Habarzel’s professional support team.

Cheni Lorenzi

Cheni Lorenzi

Clinical psychologist

Supports veterans coping with the effects of military service through emotional and recovery processes, providing professional care alongside their involvement in meaningful work with young people.

Tal Atias

Tal Atias

Educational counselor

Supports the development of Dor Habarzel’s educational programs, shaping encounters with combat veterans into meaningful, values-based learning experiences for young people.

Partners in our mission

Organizations we work with

  • Be'er Sheva MunicipalityBe'er Sheva Municipality
  • Sderot MunicipalitySderot Municipality
  • Arad MunicipalityArad Municipality
  • Ma'ale Adumim Youth DepartmentMa'ale Adumim Youth Department
  • Sdot Negev Regional CouncilSdot Negev Regional Council
  • AMIT NetworkAMIT Network
  • Ohr Torah StoneOhr Torah Stone
  • Mechinat HannatonMechinat Hannaton
  • Duvdevan AssociationDuvdevan Association
  • Friends of MaglanFriends of Maglan
  • ORT IsraelORT Israel
  • HaShomer HaChadash Pre-Military Academy — in memory of Ron KokiaHaShomer HaChadash Pre-Military Academy — in memory of Ron Kokia
  • Ra'anana MunicipalityRa'anana Municipality

Dor Habarzel · Moments from the field

See the spirit in action.

Encounters, challenges and moments of connection — from our Instagram.

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What people say

Words that stay with you

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Excerpts translated from Hebrew. Original letters and messages are available through the links.

From educators

School principal in Sderot

“It was truly excellent! What mattered most was the veterans working closely with the boys — the way they led them and worked shoulder to shoulder with them. That is what they need most.

A role model is what they are missing in their everyday lives. We look forward to staying in touch!”

From local authorities

Municipal Youth Department — Ma’ale Adumim

״Even in the early stages, participants showed improvements in motivation, self-discipline and their sense of capability.״

״The instructors work professionally and sensitively, in full cooperation with the Youth Department, maintaining safety, order and high standards.״

From local authorities

Sderot Municipality

״The young people taking part show strong commitment, significant physical and mental progress, and a sense of belonging and personal pride.״

״Based on our positive experience, Sderot Municipality recommends introducing Dor Habarzel in other municipalities and considers it a worthy and reliable partner in working with young people.״

Program participant

Much better prepared

״Today is the day I become a soldier, and I wanted to thank you for the time you supported me and helped me arrive much better prepared for the army.״

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Program participant

Beyond physical fitness

״You helped me so much, and not only with fitness. You changed how I think about many aspects of life and helped me see things in a way that supports me.״

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Program participant

Discovering new capabilities

״I feel my fitness has improved to a level I never thought I would reach. The group is competitive and training together is fun.״

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Personal support that matters

״You strengthened me mentally and physically in ways that are hard to describe, and above all helped me become stronger, wiser and a better person.״

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Program participant

Growing in body and mind

״In the relatively short time I trained, I made enormous progress physically and mentally. Thank you so much for that.״

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Program participant

Seeing each individual

״The personal attention is excellent, and you focus on exactly the right areas. It is clear that you know what you are doing.״

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A spirit that reaches beyond the battlefield

When society was divided, there was one place where we experienced something different: our team in the army.

Different people stood shoulder to shoulder. Camaraderie wasn't a slogan. It was a way of life. From that experience, Dor Habarzel was born.

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Our goal is not to turn everyone into a soldier. It is to make the values of the combat soldier a way of life for everyone.

The next generation needs partners today.

To reach more schools and towns, support veterans and keep stories of courage alive, we need partners to build this with us.

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