We recruit elite Israeli Navy Commandos for the Ambassador Program. Our mission is to show the world a different side of Israel than shown on the news.
Helping Israel’s image
Exposing communities around the U.S. to the most exceptional soldiers, students and professionals from Flotilla 13 and from the State of Israel.
We believe that sharing personal stories is the best way to portray the complexity of being an Israeli. Each story speaks louder of human values than any classic “hasbara” video or a press conference by a high level official. Atalef’s community is a inexhaustible source of remarkable people and amazing stories. The bridge between the Jewish communities and Israel can only be built through personal connection and we offer you a chance to meet with Israel’s finest.
Veterans empowerment:
No lesser goal is to empower those who’ve risked their lives for our safety and security. The Ambassadors will walk away from this program with a set of skills and valuable tools which will serve them in both their professional careers and personal lives. Their unique training includes:
- Exclusive workshops led by hand-picked experts in public speaking and public relations.
- Intensive process designed to enable the veterans to share their personal stories and stories from the battlefield in the most impactful ways.
- Round tables with leading diplomats, community leaders and media reps for better understanding of the various challenges faced by the young jewish people around the globe today.
- Upon their graduation the ambassadors are sent to talks and meet-ups around the globe – on community events, schools, political institutions, on campuses etc.
Atalef Ambassador Pilot – May 2016 best stories
A., 29, Computer engineering student and a volunteer in a human rights organisation: “Growing up next to our Arab neighbours, we weren’t taught anything other then Love Thy Neighbour” – an amazing 3 generations tradition carried through the ashes of Auschwitz and all the wars of Israel by 3 remarkable men.
S., 28, 3-rd year medical student, immigrated to Israel when he was 3, tells about his experience in one the missions: “When the last chopper disappeared, carrying the wounded to the hospital, I realised I have saved the life of the person who had just a few minutes beforehand tried to kill me with an axe.” A true account of a single event that defined the choices S. had made determining the rest of his life.
G., 26, newly discharged commander talks about his personal experience in war and the lengths one would go for family.
“We were on our way, I saw missiles in the air, over our heads and heading towards Israel to my family and friends. we were going to the war, but none of us wanted to be anywhere else.”
An inspiring story about bravery and brotherhood.
Y., 29, 3-rd year law student, recovering from a traumatic brain injury tells about the mission that changed him forever: “People on the boat ran at us with knives, metal pipes and sticks. We were armed with paintball riffles… It wasn’t a peace flotilla any longer.” A story about survival and overcoming.