hanoar haoved ve halomed is a zionist educational and social organization. it believes that the state of israel is the homeland of the jewish people. its members are dedicated to living in israel and taking part in defending it and building it. that means that most or all members do a year of national service in the community after high school, then are drafted into the israeli army after high school, and afterwards plan to live in israel as adults. they believe in the values of democracy and socialist principles like social welfare to take care of the weaker members of the population. they may want to join a kibbutz or other cooperative way of living. they often join the youth wings of israeli political parties and take part in rallies and work in support of their beliefs.