The number of volunteers in the civil service has been increasing in recent months: from the outbreak of the war until today, about 1,000 new volunteers have entered the civil service, and their total number stands at nearly 2,000 volunteers in active service - many of whom volunteer in the security and intelligence agencies in very significant positions.
The flagship civil service program, 'Ma'alot', has played a large part in its success, as young Haredi people recognize an opportunity that should not be missed: in a short time, students undergo a high-quality training program that provides them with skills and professional knowledge, which gives them the tools to cope with the high demands of service positions.
As part of the seventh cycle of 'Maalot', more than 50 students joined, undergoing a data analyst training track and will begin serving in the security and intelligence agencies.
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The Director General of the National Civil Service Authority, Reuven Pinsky, arrived today to meet the students and see their progress up close as they undergo an intensive course from basic training to a level adapted to the high demands of the position.
The students shared with the CEO their experiences from their studies to now, and many of them emphasized both their satisfaction with their integration into Maalot and with the support and level of training provided by the study track.
The Director General of the National Civilian Service Authority was accompanied by Shimi Gesheid, Director General of the 'Chebrim' organization, who thanked the Director General for 6 years of hard work for the success of the civil service.
To the volunteers, Gesheid said: "Your presence in meaningful service is a very great act of sanctification. You enter systems where you can prove yourself and do meaningful and contributing service. This not only advances you, but also builds your professional future and opens up a new horizon for you.".
Oren Nehemiah, Director of the Civil Service at the Ministry of National Security, who accompanies Maalot within the framework of the security bodies subordinate to the ministry, and who recruit many volunteers from the Israel Police, the Prison Service, and the Fire and Rescue Service, referred in his remarks to the volunteers being emissaries of the place and loyal ambassadors for unity and bringing hearts closer together.
""When representatives of the organizations and partners see you, your actions and your behavior, they are impressed with you and where you come from.".
The Authority's CEO, Reuven Pinsky, emphasized to the volunteers: "It is very important that you maintain the lifestyle and the way you entered the service and the way you will finish. Take the values and motivation that brought you here and continue with them throughout the entire journey.""
After the tour of the college, the CEO continued to the Jerusalem Orientation Center where the monthly conference for new volunteers was held.
The conference was attended by volunteers from a variety of fields, including security agencies, charitable organizations, rescue organizations and local authorities. The training program demonstrates the efforts to promote and strengthen the civil service system, while emphasizing the personal and professional development of the volunteers alongside their significant contribution to the security of the country. It serves as a bridge between the Haredi community and Israel's security systems, and provides an opportunity for young Haredi people to integrate into key roles in the country's security system.
The CEO told the volunteers that Rosh Hashanah has meaning and is about looking to the future and planning properly how to act. "Only after looking ahead and building a plan for the future do we continue to ask for mercy and forgiveness for the past.".
The CEO added: "You now have the time to plan ahead for a meaningful service into which you will pour your special values, your strong desire to contribute and be significant, and with God's help you will persevere in this and see great successes.".
