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News from Neve Hanna, 3/8/2026
Almost a week has passed since I last got in touch to let you know that we at Neve Hanna are basically okay, although we are very much feeling the tension, the uncertainty, and by now also the fatigue. Compared to other regions of the country, things are relatively calm in Kiryat Gat. Nevertheless, the regulations of the Home Front Command also apply to our children’s home: gatherings of no more than 50 people, and only if adequate shelters are within reach, and above all no regular school classes. The children are supposed to study via Zoom, which is difficult…
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News from Neve Hanna, 3/2/2026
Once again, I am writing to you because our children are facing a highly tense security situation, and many of you have reached out to ask how Neve Hanna, the children, and the team are doing. In short, we can say that we are all okay — though that does not mean we are not worried and troubled by the situation. The tension, the stress triggered by rocket alarms, and the uncertainty of whether the rockets will be intercepted in time are extremely exhausting. For our children, this is compounded by the fact that they are already struggling with trauma,…
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A Meaningful Visit to Neve Hanna
By David E. Friedman In early November 2025, five of us traveled from Boca Raton to Israel, including my wife, Melinda, our close friends Debra and Dr. Larry Halperin, and Morgan Pressel, a professional golfer and sports commentator, all of us proud Jews and Zionists. Our visit to Neve Hanna followed an intense and emotional morning. Our fellow traveler Larry Halperin, a true hero of Am Yisrael, has been traveling back and forth from Boca Raton to Be’er Sheva since the earliest days of the war to perform retina surgery at Soroka Medical Center on injured soldiers and others in…
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AFNH Stands with the Jewish Community and People of Australia in Wake of Hanukkah Attack
American Friends of Neve Hanna stands in solidarity with the Jewish Community of Australia in the wake of the antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, as they were celebrating the Hanukkah Festival. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with the Jewish Community and the People of Australia during this difficult time. We mourn the devastating loss of life, extend our deepest condolences, send comfort to the families of those who were murdered, and offer prayers for healing to those who were injured. May the memories of the victims forever be a blessing. The Hanukkah menorah is a powerful symbol of light,…
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Happy Hanukkah from Neve Hanna!
Dear Friends, As we sat down to write our Hanukkah Greetings, Israel is still at war, but we found ourselves reflecting on an enduring promise we made as AFNH Co-Presidents to ensure the future of each of our children who reside at Neve Hanna. This has been a period of challenge and uncertainty for our Kehillah, yet time and again, we have had to draw on our collective strength, resilience, and hope to move forward with purpose. Our Hanukkah project this year will focus on each child’s personal journey to a bright and successful future. The psychologists and social workers…
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Haim Suzanna Memorial Garden
By Antje C. Naujoks, PR Director, Neve Hanna Children’s Home Neve Hanna is going through many changes these days. Some of them are joyful — this summer, quite a few of our children graduated and moved on to the next chapter of their lives — and others mark transitions among our long-time staff, who retired or chose new professional paths after many years of devoted work in our home. But among these changes, we also faced a deeply painful loss. Haim Suzanna, who served Neve Hanna with heart and dedication for nearly 25 years, passed away in the autumn of…
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