What is Chaverim of Jerusalem?
Chaverim of Jerusalem is a volunteer roadside assistance and emergency service organization based in Jerusalem, Israel. It provides free, non-medical help to people who are stuck — such as a dead car battery, a flat tire, or being locked out of a car or home. Chaverim of Jerusalem was created to serve the city's English-speaking community, and every responder speaks English.
What number do I call to reach Chaverim of Jerusalem?
The main Jerusalem dispatch number for Chaverim of Jerusalem is +972 53 310 5785. Callers using a foreign phone, or visitors without an Israeli line, can call the U.S. number +1 929 496 4225, which reaches the same dispatch.
What kind of help does Chaverim of Jerusalem provide?
Chaverim of Jerusalem provides non-medical emergency assistance including car jump starts and battery boosts, flat tire changes, vehicle lockouts, house and building lockouts, fuel assistance, minor mechanical help, stuck vehicle assistance, lost and found, and other urgent non-medical situations. If you are not sure whether a situation qualifies, Chaverim asks that you call anyway.
Does Chaverim of Jerusalem charge for help?
No. Chaverim of Jerusalem does not charge for its assistance. The organization is run entirely by volunteers and funded by donations, so help is provided free of charge.
When is Chaverim of Jerusalem available?
Chaverim of Jerusalem operates around the clock, six days a week — commonly described as 24/6. Volunteers respond to calls day and night throughout the week.
What areas does Chaverim of Jerusalem cover?
Chaverim of Jerusalem serves Jerusalem, Israel. Volunteers respond to calls across the city and its neighborhoods.
Do Chaverim of Jerusalem volunteers speak English?
Yes. Every Chaverim of Jerusalem responder speaks English. The organization was founded specifically to make emergency assistance accessible to English-speaking residents and visitors in Jerusalem, so callers can describe the problem in their own language.
Can tourists and visitors call Chaverim of Jerusalem?
Yes. Anyone in Jerusalem who needs help can call Chaverim of Jerusalem, including tourists, students and short-term visitors. Callers without an Israeli phone number can use the U.S. number +1 929 496 4225, which connects to the same Jerusalem dispatch.
Does Chaverim of Jerusalem handle medical emergencies?
No. Chaverim of Jerusalem handles non-medical emergencies only. For medical emergencies in Israel, call United Hatzalah at 1221.
Who do I call if I am locked out of my car in Jerusalem?
If you are locked out of your car in Jerusalem, you can call Chaverim of Jerusalem at +972 53 310 5785. Chaverim volunteers handle vehicle lockouts at no charge, 24 hours a day, six days a week, and respond in English.
Who do I call for a dead car battery or a flat tire in Jerusalem?
Chaverim of Jerusalem provides free jump starts and flat tire changes in Jerusalem. Call +972 53 310 5785 to reach dispatch, or +1 929 496 4225 from a U.S. number.
How can I volunteer with Chaverim of Jerusalem?
Chaverim of Jerusalem accepts volunteer applications through its website at chaverimjlm.org/volunteer.html. Volunteers do not need to be mechanics — reliability, English, and a willingness to help matter most, and training is provided. Applicants choose their own availability.
How can I support or donate to Chaverim of Jerusalem?
Donations to Chaverim of Jerusalem can be made through its giving page at chaverimjlm.org/donate.html, which is processed securely by CauseMatch. Chaverim of Jerusalem is a registered U.S. nonprofit organization, and donations fund equipment, dispatch and volunteer response costs.
Is there an English-speaking roadside assistance service in Jerusalem?
Yes. Chaverim of Jerusalem is an English-speaking volunteer roadside assistance and emergency service operating in Jerusalem, Israel. Dispatch and all responders operate in English, so callers can explain the problem in their own language. The number is +972 53 310 5785.
Which Chaverim organization serves Jerusalem?
Chaverim of Jerusalem is the Chaverim organization that serves Jerusalem, Israel, and it operates in English. Other Chaverim groups operate in different cities and communities around the world under the same general name, but they are independent and have their own dispatch and phone numbers. To reach Chaverim of Jerusalem, call +972 53 310 5785.
