The Brothers and Sisters of Israel - Civilian Relief

What The Brothers and Sisters of Israel - Civilian Relief does

The Brothers and Sisters of Israel – Civilian Relief (Hebrew: אחים ואחיות לישראל, DBA Hamal Ezrahi / Civilian Command) is an Israeli nonprofit association (amuta) established on October 7, 2023 in immediate response to the Black Saturday attacks. The organization operates a civilian command center that coordinates volunteers to deliver rapid field response for IDF soldiers, evacuated families, and civilian casualties, supported by a national logistics center (Merlog Artzi) in Haifa. Its core platform, Am Klav (עם כלביא), is a 24/7 emergency intake and routing system built on web-based request forms (soldier requests, civilian requests) backed by a volunteer network of thousands.

The organization runs a multi-program humanitarian ecosystem rather than a single service: a National Logistics Center for supply chain coordination, the Greenhouse for Civic Involvement for volunteer training, an Emergency Northern Command for northern front-line needs, the Human Capital Envelope (engaging 3,498 education and welfare professionals), 270 kindergartens for displaced children, the Business Envelope (3,300 small businesses supported with grants and mentorship), Agricultural Land Support, Youth Kernels (5 community kernels), and a Building Together Rebuilding Initiative for community reconstruction. Services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries across hundreds of activity sites nationwide.

The organization is funded through donations from individuals, organizations, and fundraising events (including a benefit evening for IDF soldiers at Kibbutz Magen priced at 250 ILS per couple of tickets). It partners with the Ministry of Education, multiple Israeli universities (Hebrew University, Reichman University, Gordon College, Tel-Hai, Sapir), numerous regional councils (Shaar HaNegev, Eshkol, Sdot HaNegev, Tamar, Maale Yosef, Shlomi, Megido Yizre'el), municipalities (Tel Aviv-Yafo, Netivot, Ramat Hasharon), civil society organizations, and the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County internationally. The organization has been recognized with the Presidential Award for Volunteering and the Heroes of the Home Front Award, and is headquartered in Herzliyya with primary operations in Haifa.

Name

The Brothers and Sisters of Israel - Civilian Relief

Legal name

אחים ואחיות לישראל - חמ"ל אזרחי

Website

https://hamal.org.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Brothers and Sisters of Israel – Civilian Relief (Hamal Ezrahi) is an Israeli nonprofit founded October 7, 2023 that operates a civilian command center coordinating thousands of volunteers to deliver emergency aid, logistics, and reconstruction support to IDF soldiers, evacuated families, displaced children, and conflict-affected small businesses across Israel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Relief Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAAAH

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYBPAGAAAI

Humanitarian Logistics, Supply Chain & Air/Sea/Land Relief Transport

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYBPADADAB

Emergency Shelter, Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Humanitarian Relief & Emergency Response

SECONDARYHLAJAKAE

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

Keywords

• Civilian emergency response
• Humanitarian relief services
• Volunteer coordination
• Community mutual aid
• Disaster support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Herzliya

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization operates as a nonprofit and generates revenue through donations from individuals, organizations, and fundraising events such as the benefit evening for IDF soldiers held at Kibbutz Magen.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Brothers and Sisters of Israel - Civilian Relief operates a civilian command center (Chamal Ezrahi / "Am Klav") that coordinates emergency humanitarian aid for IDF soldiers, evacuated families, civilian victims, displaced children, and small businesses affected by conflict. The organization delivers services through a national logistics center in Haifa, volunteer networks, request intake forms, and program-specific units including the Greenhouse for Civic Involvement, Emergency Northern Command, Business Envelope, Kindergartens for Children, and Youth Community Kernels, all provided free of charge to beneficiaries.

Product overview

The Brothers and Sisters of Israel – Civilian Relief (Hamal Ezrahi) operates a multi-program humanitarian aid ecosystem rather than a single product. The core platform is Am Klav (עם כלביא), a civilian command center providing immediate emergency response for soldiers, evacuated families, and civilian victims, supported by a National Logistics Center (מרלו"ג) for supply chain coordination. Around this core, the organization runs multiple programmatic offerings: The Greenhouse for Civic Involvement (החממה למעורבות אזרחית) for volunteer training and logistics; an Emergency Northern Command (חמ"ל חירום צפון) for front-line civilian needs; a Human Capital Envelope (עוטף הון אנושי) for educational and welfare engagement; Kindergartens for Children (גנים לחיים) with 270 kindergartens for displaced children; a Building Together Rebuilding Initiative (בונים מחדש) for community reconstruction; a Business Envelope (עוטף לעסק) providing 3,300 businesses with grants and guidance; Youth Community Kernels (גרעינים) including the תורנו program with 5 active community kernels; and Agricultural Land Support for farmers. The ecosystem is delivered through digital request forms, volunteer coordination platforms, and on-the-ground operations across hundreds of activity sites nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Brands

• עם כלביא: Emergency preparedness initiative specifically for soldiers and civilians during emergency situations. Provides immediate response to urgent needs in the field, especially for soldiers, evacuated families, and civilian victims.

Products and services

• Am Klav - Civilian Command Center (עם כלביא) The primary civilian command center providing immediate on-the-ground response for soldiers, evacuated families, and civilian victims, operating around the clock with operational capabilities and volunteer networks.
• The Greenhouse for Civic Involvement (החממה למעורבות אזרחית) A volunteer training and logistics center that serves as a hub for civic involvement programs, skill development, and coordination of community-based initiatives.
• Emergency Northern Command (חמ"ל חירום צפון) Specialized emergency operations hub focused on northern Israel's front-line civilian needs, providing protection equipment, field infrastructure, and rapid response.
• Kindergarten for Children Program (גנים לחיים) Establishment and operation of kindergartens for displaced children from conflict zones, with 270 kindergartens established for evacuated families.
• Business Envelope Program (עוטף לעסק) Support program providing guidance and grants to small businesses in conflict-affected regions, having assisted 3,300 businesses with funding and accompaniment.
• Building Together Rebuilding Initiative (בונים מחדש) Rebuilding initiative focused on reconstruction and restoration of communities and infrastructure affected by conflict.
• Youth Kernels / Community Cores (גרעינים) Community formation programs including youth-led volunteer kernels and community cores, with 5 active community kernel initiatives including the Turnu program.
• Agricultural Land Support Program (חקלאי הארץ) Program supporting farmers and agricultural workers who need volunteer assistance, connecting volunteers with agricultural communities across Israel.
• National Logistics Center (מרלוג ארצי) National logistics hub based in Haifa coordinating supply chains, transport, and distribution of donated materials and equipment for soldiers and civilians.
• Servicemen Request Forms (טופס בקשה - חיילים/אזרחיים) Online request forms enabling soldiers and civilians to submit aid requests for equipment, supplies, and support through dedicated digital intake channels.
• Human Capital Envelope (עוטף הון אנושי) Engagement program connecting educators and welfare professionals with civilly involved citizens to drive rehabilitation, growth, and prosperity of Israeli society, engaging 3,498 education and welfare professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 270 kindergartens established for evacuated children
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Education (משרד החינוך)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for educational initiatives including civil involvement programs and support for education professionals
• Hebrew University of Jerusalem (האוניברסיטה העברית בירושלים)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for civil involvement and educational programs
• Reichman University (אוניברסיטת רייכמן)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership supporting civil involvement initiatives
• Gordon Academic College (המכללה האקדמית גורדון)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership
• Tel-Hai College (מכללת תל-חי)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership in northern Israel
• Sapir Academic College (המכללה האקדמית ספיר)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for southern region initiatives
• Shaar HaNegev Regional Council (מועצה אזורית שער הנגב)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council partnership in conflict-affected area near Gaza border
• Eshkol Regional Council (מועצה אזורית אשכול)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council partnership in northwestern Negev
• Sdot HaNegev Regional Council (מועצה אזורית שדות נגב)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council partnership in agricultural Negev region
• Tamar Regional Council (מועצה אזורית תמר)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council partnership in Arava region
• Meg蛋黄 עמק יזרעאל Regional Council (מועצה אזורית עמק יזרעאל)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council partnership in northern Israel
• Maale Yosef Regional Council (מועצה אזורית מעלה יוסף)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council partnership in northern Israel
• Shlomi Regional Council (מועצה אזורית שלומי)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council partnership in western Galilee
• Netivot Municipality (עיריית נתיבות)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership in southern Israel
• Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality (עיריית תל אביב)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership, appears in awards page
• Ramat Hasharon Municipality (עיריית רמת השרון)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished donation collection command center partnership in June 2025
• Druze Movement for Democracy and Equality (התנועה הדרוזית לדמוקרטיה ושוויון)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for leadership development in Bedouin society
• Turnu (תורנו)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth kernel initiative partnership
• HaChalutz (החלוץ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPioneering youth movement partnership
• Atidim (אתגרים)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExcellence initiative partnership
• Enosh (אנוש)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health organization partnership
• Orna Peretz Theater (תיאטרון אורנה פורת)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural organization partnership for community engagement
• Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Jewish federation partnership
• Takuma Manager (מנהלת תקומה)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery management organization partnership
• Zionism 2000 (ציונות 2000)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZionist organization partnership
• Shitum (שיתופים)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative organization partnership

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Yad Sarah: Israel's largest volunteer-staffed nonprofit, providing medical equipment lending and social support services through a national branch network. Comparable as a large Israeli volunteer-driven social-services organization with multi-thousand volunteer base and national logistics infrastructure.
• United Hatzalah: Israeli volunteer-based emergency medical response organization that mobilizes thousands of volunteer medics through a dispatch network. Directly comparable to Brothers and Sisters in its volunteer-mobilization model, 24/7 rapid-response orientation, and national footprint across Israel.
• IsraAid: Israeli humanitarian NGO that provides emergency relief and long-term support in disaster and conflict zones globally. Comparable as a crisis-born Israeli humanitarian organization with international scope, though with a more established international footprint than Brothers and Sisters.
• Leket Israel: Israel's largest food-rescue and humanitarian-aid nonprofit, mobilizing volunteers to redirect surplus food and provide emergency assistance. Directly comparable in the volunteer-led, donation-funded, Israeli humanitarian-relief category.
• Latet: One of Israel's largest humanitarian aid NGOs, distributing food and welfare support to populations in need. Comparable as an Israeli nonprofit operating at national scale with donation-based funding and programs targeting economically and crisis-affected populations.
• ZAKA: Israeli volunteer civilian emergency-response organization specializing in search, rescue and disaster victim identification, including active response to the October 7 events. Shares the same crisis-born volunteer-network DNA and front-line operational model in conflict and disaster settings.

Broad incumbents

• American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC): Global Jewish humanitarian organization providing rescue, relief and renewal services worldwide. Comparable as a Jewish-focused donor-funded humanitarian organization, though with a much longer history and broader international mandate.
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: World's largest humanitarian network with national societies providing emergency response, disaster relief and community support. Comparable as a globally scaled volunteer-driven humanitarian organization with formal logistics infrastructure, though with a much broader international mandate.
• Jewish Agency for Israel: Quasi-governmental Israeli organization supporting immigration, education and community resilience worldwide. Overlaps in education partnerships, youth engagement (kernels) and civic-infrastructure building, but operates at a fundamentally larger institutional scale.
• Magen David Adom: Israel's national emergency medical and blood-services organization, with a large volunteer base supporting ambulance and emergency response. Overlaps with Brothers and Sisters in emergency-response volunteer mobilization but operates at significantly larger, institutionalized scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hamalezrahi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brothers-n-sisters-for-israel
• Instagraminstagram.com/hamal_ezrahi

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