The Scout Movement is a non-political, non-sectarian global movement that established

and developed a framework based on education and values, to engage youth

in a variety of social and enjoyable activities.

This movement was founded in 1907 by Robert Baden-Powell, a lieutenant general in the

British army and had expanded over the years, to count more than 38 million members

in 217 countries and territories.

The Israeli Scouts, called Tzofim, is the largest youth movement in Israel.

It is a non-political organization but upholds Zionist and Jewish values.

Tzofim activities encourage and focus on personal development, friendship, getting involved

in the community, leadership and excellence.

Shevet Matar is a member of ‘Friend of Israel Scouts’, a movement that focuses on the core values

of the Israeli Scouts Movement in Israel, as well as helping the youth develop and maintain a strong Israeli and Jewish identity.  

We are located in Bellevue, WA and serve the greater Seattle area.

Shevet Matar was funded about 14 years ago but started the regular activity in 2011. All activities are conducted in Hebrew by our 40 youth leaders (Madrichim), who work with about two hundred kids in grades 4-8 (Hanichim).

Throughout the year Shevet Matar conducts meaningful events and activities open to the entire Jewish/Israeli community to consolidate people with Jewish/Israeli identity.

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Board members

Teem of volunteer parents that work with the director and help maintain general and specific activity  Shiri Neeman -  Senior Troop Leader (Merakez boger)             matar@israelscouts.org

Sima Gendelman - Committee Chairperson (Rosh shevet)      gnsima@gmail.com 

Yaron Shapira - Committee Chairperson (Rosh shevet)            yaronsh@gmail.com

Racheli Almog - Treasurer (Gizbar)                                                racheli@almogim.com

Hila Donenfeld - Board member                                                    hiladon@gmail.com

Orit Kedar - Board member                                                            oritked@gmail.com