Garin Tzabar History

Garin Tzabar, a program run by the Friends of the Israel Scouts, Inc. -Tzofim was founded in 1991.
Garin, a Hebrew word for “core” or “seed”,  is a term used in Israel for a group of soldiers who choose to experience their army service together as a social unit of mutual support and camaraderie. The members of Garin Tzabar, a group formed for Diaspora Jews and sons od Israelis who choose to move to Israel and serve in the IDF, are adopted by the Israel Scouts and placed in a hosting kibbutz that quickly becomes their home away from home throughout the duration of their army service. The program is largely funded by the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption, who has been a partner in this endeavor since its inception.