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International Youth Day: Every Young Person Deserves the Chance to Thrive
Celebrating the promise, potential, and dreams of young people everywhere. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAYAugust 12 Every Young Person Deserves the Chance to Thrive. On International Youth Day, we celebrate the promise, potential, and dreams of young people around the world. At Neve Hanna Children’s Home in Israel, that promise is at the heart of everything we do. For children and teens who have faced difficult circumstances, the path forward isn’t always easy. Through a loving and nurturing home, therapeutic care, education, vocational training, and enrichment programs, Neve Hanna provides children at risk with the support and opportunities they need to heal, grow, and build brighter futures. Whether discovering…
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Helping Children Find Their Voice!
Neve Hanna’s Hip-Hop Program inspires creativity, well-being, and confidence. ❤️ Music and dance have long been woven into Jewish life—bringing people together in celebration, strengthening community, and expressing joy, resilience, and creativity. Facing the ongoing challenges in Israel after the October 7th attacks, the children of Neve Hanna need safe spaces to navigate complex feelings. Music and movement give them a powerful tool when words are not enough. The Hip-Hop Program combines education, culture, therapy, and creativity through activities such as rapping, dancing, and beatboxing. More than just a recreational activity, this initiative offers a supportive environment where children can build…
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The Healing Power of the Sea
Discover how the sea helps children at risk build confidence, resilience, and hope. Ziv Neurim’s Path of the Sea program supports teenage boys and girls who need intensive guidance during the critical years of adolescence. Through professionally led experiences on the beach and at sea, participants build perseverance, resilience, confidence, self-discipline, and teamwork while discovering new possibilities through swimming, rowing, surfing, sailing, and other marine experiences. Using the powerful and ever-changing environment of the sea, Ziv Neurim empowers children at risk to realize their potential, overcome challenges, and develop the confidence and life skills that will guide them through their education, national service, future careers,…
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Thank you, WLCJ!
July 2026 – American Friends of Neve Hanna (AFNH) was proud to participate in the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ) Convention. We had a wonderful time connecting, learning, celebrating, davening, and sharing with our WLCJ sisters from across North America. It was a meaningful opportunity to strengthen friendships, build new relationships, and share the life-changing work of Neve Hanna with so many passionate supporters. We were also honored to participate in the WLCJ Judaica Fair, where we enjoyed meeting attendees, introducing them to Neve Hanna’s life-changing programs, and sharing how, together, we are helping children build brighter futures. We were delighted to introduce many new friends to Neve…
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From Receiving to Giving
Dear Friends, At Neve Hanna, we believe every child deserves the opportunity not only to receive hope—but to give hope. That belief comes to life through Streetlight, one of Neve Hanna’s most inspiring leadership programs, guided by the motto:“The best thing in the world is to do good deeds for others.” Streetlight transforms children who once relied on the kindness of others into young people who are making a meaningful difference in their own community. Together, they learn leadership, compassion, respect, and social responsibility while raising funds, organizing donations, approaching local businesses, purchasing groceries, and preparing food packages for families in need…
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Every Book Opens a Door to a Brighter Future
At Neve Hanna Children’s Home, the Library is far more than a room filled with books. It is a place where curiosity is nurtured, confidence grows, and dreams begin. Our Library Program fosters a lifelong love of reading, strengthens academic achievement, develops interpersonal skills, and inspires children to pursue higher education and meaningful careers. It also serves as a hands-on vocational learning program, where our professional staff mentors and trains teens through real-world library responsibilities, providing valuable experience and practical skills that can open doors to future careers in Library Science and education. A Library with Many Benefits • Fosters a love of reading and learning • Provides hands-on…
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