Tatiana Machlinovsky
Tatiana Machlinovsky immigrated to Israel with her family and following her parents’ breakup her father returned to Russia, leaving behind a great deal a debt, which forced her mother to send her to a state boarding school. Today it turns out that transferring to the boarding school was one of the best things that ever […]
The Power of Positive Psychology
Last week, Lamerhav participants from all stages attended an event that included a fascinating presentation on the topic of “Positive Psychology” by Shirley Kogan of the Maytiv Center at the IDC Herzliyah. The young adults learned about focusing on the positives in their lives and the event concluded with a meditation session, a breathing exercise, […]
‘Working Together’ initiative Kicks Off
Last week Lamerhav hosted over 100 guests for a meetup to launch the “Working Together” initiative. The event was attended by members of the initiative’s partner organizations, where we presented to them the wide variety and large number of activities and services available for young adults in southern Israel in the field of employment. At […]
“Yated” – The National Program for At-risk Young Adults
Yated, the national program for at-risk young adults, operates on the assumption that the solution to social problems is complex and is not the purview of one actor alone. Advancing meaningful social change in the lives of at-risk young adults requires a broad view that connects the various players in the field, as has been […]
Vocational Training for Young Adults At-Risk
“For many of Israel’s at-risk young adults, vocational training can be a game changer. This type of training is often short, relatively inexpensive, and geared towards in-demand jobs, all of which make it attractive to young adults who are experiencing financial hardship even at this early point in their lives.” The above description was included […]
First of its kind academic conference on Young Adults At-Risk in Israel: Policy, Research, and Practice
The first academic conference focused on young men and women at-risk took place at the beginning of November under the aegis of the Department of Social Work at Ben Gurion University, Lamerhav, and the Rotem Center at Sapir College. The conference was part of an ongoing effort by researchers and professionals to bring awareness to […]
Gathering of the Working Together Initiative leadership
An informal gathering of the philanthropic partners and professional leadership of the Working Together Initiative took place at the Binyamina home of Shula Mozes, Chair of the Initiative and Chair of Lamerhav on Monday December 4th 2017. Those attending included Judith Yovel Recanati – Chair, Gandyr Foundation, trustees of The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation […]
Working with at-risk young adults – training course
A training course for mentors and those working with at-risk young adults. Anyone working with young adults is welcome to sign up! The course is a cooperative effort of the National Forum of Organizations for Young Adults At-Risk, the JDC-Israel Ashalim program, and the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services. Training will follow […]
The Jewish Holidays and Philanthropy: Understanding our Collective Responsibility
Thousands of Israelis graduating the welfare system are left with no structure or guidance once they turn 18. This, together with their dysfunctional family background, almost guarantees that they will not reach their full potential. Shula Mozes writes in EJewish Philanthropy about collective responsibility, social involvement, commitment and partnership between philanthropists, government and social-minded NGOs or […]
