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North-Up Israel
Empowering Young Israelis to Build Their Future in Northern Israel
At North-Up Israel (“Olim to the North”), we connect young Israelis with life in the Galilee and the Golan Heights - from their very first introduction to becoming active, long-term members of local communities.
Through a unique two-stage program that combines immersive experiences, community engagement, career development, and entrepreneurship, we provide participants with the knowledge, connections, and confidence to turn interest into commitment - and to choose Northern Israel as the place to build their home, career, and future.
The North Is Calling. We're Coming.
North-Up Israel is a Zionist initiative dedicated to strengthening and revitalizing Northern Israel by encouraging young Israelis to build their future in the Galilee and the Golan Heights.
The war that began on October 7 fundamentally changed life in Northern Israel. Entire communities were evacuated, businesses were severely impacted, and the region lost many of its young residents. Ensuring the long-term future of the North requires a new generation of young people who choose to live, work, and build their families there.
20–35
Target audience: Young Israelis who are in the process of deciding where to live.
Three Goals. One National Mission.
Our goals:
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Strengthen Northern Israel by Attracting Outstanding Young Talent
Encourage young Israelis to choose the Galilee and the Golan as the place to build their homes, careers, and communities, strengthening the region's demographic, economic, and social resilience.
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Enable Long-Term Integration Through Careers, Community, and Entrepreneurship
Provide participants with the guidance, professional opportunities, networks, and ongoing support they need to establish lasting economic and social roots in Northern Israel.
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Lead the Renewal of the Galilee and the Golan Through the Next Generation
Contribute to the region's long-term recovery by fostering economic growth, supporting local entrepreneurship, and building vibrant young communities across Northern Israel.
From First Visit to Lasting Roots
A Two-Stage Journey
The program is intended for IDF and national service discharges, university and college graduates, young entrepreneurs and young new immigrants who are seriously considering but have not yet decided to move to the North.
Stage One
Duration: Two Weeks
Discover the North
Participants live in one of our North-Up Centers, where they experience everyday life in the Galilee and the Golan firsthand.
The program includes:
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Experiencing the quality of life and opportunities the region offers
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Outdoor activities, excursions, and team-building experiences
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Introduction to employment, career, and entrepreneurial opportunities
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Visits to different communities and learning about their unique benefits
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Community engagement and volunteer activities with local residents
The objective is to create a meaningful emotional, social, and practical connection to Northern Israel while giving participants the confidence, knowledge, and relationships needed to make an informed decision about their future.
Stage Two
Duration: 4–8 Weeks
Building Your Future in the North
The second stage focuses on helping participants establish the three foundations for successful long-term relocation:
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Employment or business development
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Permanent housing
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Community integration
Participants receive personalized guidance, including:
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Career placement and professional networking
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Support for launching or expanding entrepreneurial ventures
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Assistance in finding permanent housing in the community best suited to their needs
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Integration into active local communities
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Continued mentoring and practical milestone-based support
This stage is intended for participants who demonstrate strong commitment and a high likelihood of successfully relocating and settling in Northern Israel.
A Real Home During the Transition
North-Up Centers
Our centers are strategically located to provide participants with an exceptional living experience while offering easy access to employment opportunities, professional training programs, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and surrounding communities.
Housing at the centers is provided only during the program. Upon completion, participants relocate to communities throughout the Galilee and the Golan Heights.
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Comfortable private living units
Personal space for the duration of the program
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Proximity to employment
Convenient access to employment and professional development opportunities
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Public areas
Shared community spaces for social activities and collaboration
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Part of the local landscape
Close proximity to nature and local communities
Meet the Founders
Eitan Zepkowitz
Founder & Chainman
Eitan is the founder and manager of several international investment funds specializing in finance and technology. He has extensive experience building partnerships with global investment institutions and raising capital.
After living in Europe and Asia for more than a decade, Eitan returned to Israel and became actively involved in philanthropic and social initiatives. Among other projects, he worked alongside the founders of SpaceIL on Israel's historic Beresheet lunar mission.
Eitan is a qualified attorney and holds graduate degrees in both Economics and Law.
Yaniv Meir
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Yaniv brings extensive entrepreneurial experience in building businesses and managing complex operational and logistics systems, including partnerships with government agencies and local municipalities.
Most recently, he established and managed the Izun Arena, a community rehabilitation center that helped survivors of the Nova music festival terrorist attack reintegrate into their communities and workplaces.
His experience working with young adults and building community support systems is instrumental in establishing the North-Up Centers and leading the organization's field operations.
Rebuilding the North is a national mission -
for all of us.
Partnerships
North-Up Israel believes that rebuilding Northern Israel requires collaboration across the nonprofit, public, and private sectors.
We invite partners to join us in this mission.
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Nonprofit Organizations
Organizations working to strengthen communities and encourage settlement in Northern Israel.
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Companies & Employers
Businesses interested in sponsoring regional development, creating employment opportunities, or supporting one of our centers as part of their corporate social responsibility initiatives.
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Youth Development Organizations
Programs supporting discharged IDF soldiers, university students, new immigrants, volunteers, and young adults.
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Municipalities & Government Agencies
Local and national authorities committed to promoting demographic growth, economic development, and community resilience across Northern Israel.
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Philanthropic Foundations
Foundations committed to strengthening communities and supporting the long-term future of the Galilee and the Golan.
The Future of Northern Israel Depends on Those Who Choose to Live There.
The future of the Galilee and the Golan will be shaped by the young people who choose to build their homes, raise their families, and create thriving communities there.
North-Up Israel bridges the gap between the desire to contribute to Israel's national future and the practical ability to make that vision a reality.
Together, we can build the next generation of Northern Israel.