Operation Unity utilizes the Israeli kibbutz cooperative living/working model as a premier laboratory for young people to experience the essence of global diversity both in Israel and in Los Angeles.

Since 1994, urban teens from Los Angeles have worked and lived with Israelis and volunteers from over 20 countries during their six-week stay on the kibbutz. Operation Unity maintains this model to help break down ethnic barriers, build cultural appreciation among the youth, and give them valuable human relations tools.