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Turkey

Middle East

Active Organizations

HumanitarianJDC — American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Volunteers welcome

The world's leading Jewish humanitarian organization. Since 1914, JDC has rescued Jews in distress, revitalized communities, and served the elderly and vulnerable across 70 countries.

Refugee ServicesHIAS
Volunteers welcome

Founded in 1881 to help Jewish refugees, HIAS now serves refugees of all backgrounds worldwide. Guided by Jewish values — 'Welcome the stranger' — HIAS provides legal aid, resettlement, and integration support.

Community NetworkJewish Federations of North America
Volunteers welcome

Umbrella organization for 153 Jewish Federations and 300+ independent communities. JFNA raises and distributes over $2 billion annually for Jewish communities in North America, Israel, and 70 countries worldwide.

Education & IdentityBirthright Israel
Volunteers welcome

Offers free 10-day educational trips to Israel for Jewish young adults aged 18-26. Over 800,000 alumni in 25 years. Now includes extended volunteer and service programs for those who want to stay.

Education & IdentityMASA Israel Journey
Volunteers welcome

Subsidized 5–12 month Israel experiences for Jewish young adults aged 18–30. Programs include internships, study abroad, volunteering, and gap years — funded jointly by the Jewish Agency and Israeli government.

Youth MovementHabonim Dror
Volunteers welcome

Labor Zionist youth movement combining Judaism, progressive values, and Israel connection. Offers summer camps, Israel gap year programs (Workshop and MBI), and community organizing training.

EducationWorld ORT

Global Jewish education network operating vocational schools, universities, and STEM programs in 40+ countries. Serves 84,000 students across 47 institutions, with a historic focus on preparing communities for economic self-sufficiency.

AdvocacyWorld Jewish Congress

International body representing Jewish communities in 100+ countries. WJC engages in diplomacy, advocacy, and Holocaust remembrance — founded in 1936 to confront the rising Nazi threat.

HumanitarianMAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger
Volunteers welcome

Fights hunger in the US and Israel through grantmaking, advocacy, and community partnership — grounded in the Jewish teaching that no one should go hungry. Has distributed over $60 million to anti-hunger organizations.

Community Profile

Jewish Population
~14,500
% of World Jewry
0.1%
Region
Middle East