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Israeli Families Open Homes to Help Voters Return for October Elections
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By לימור קלר
First reported by Mako · Jul 20, 2026
What happened
Ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, a Facebook post by sociologist Chen Katzavitz Persler sparked a nationwide initiative where families offer free lodging to Israelis returning from abroad to vote. The movement aims to help those without family hosts or financial means, fostering a spirit of mutual aid and national unity.
- 01A Facebook post by Chen Katzavitz Persler launched a movement to host Israelis returning to vote.
- 02Families nationwide volunteered spare rooms for two-night stays including meals and transport.
- 03An online platform 'Kibbutz Galuyot' connects hosts and guests by region.
- 04Hosts include Chen's family in Kfar Harif and the Bornsteins in Haifa offering private apartments.
- 05The initiative reflects a revival of traditional Israeli mutual aid and solidarity.
- 06Public responses expressed hope and emotional support for the grassroots effort.
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