Livnot ULehibanot

Livnot ULehibanot started in 1980, in the home of Aharon and Miriam Botzer in Tzfat, incorporating the physical work of excavating and rebuilding the ruins of the Old City along with hiking through Israel and studying Jewish values through experiential classes, discussions and workshops. Livnot offered the only Israel experience program which included spiritual content yet was not geared towards promoting a specific religious observance. Livnot volunteers have made significant contributions to Israel during times of crisis, including renovating bomb shelters and delivering emergency provisions of food and water. They have also been responsible for many Western Wall tunnel excavations and aiding in the absorption of Ethiopian immigrants. The contemporary Livnot program maintains the same focus as the original, but includes a wider variety of volunteering activities. The original goal of encouraging each participant to build his/her own Jewish identity and connection to Jewish...