Meet the team: David Avraham
David Abraham is a personal counsellor for young adults with no family support network in the areas of employment and career in Beer Sheva. David holds a B.Ed. from the Open University and is currently a student for a Master’s Degree in Organizational Development at The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo. David has worked for several years in post-hospitalization settings, as well as integration of special needs youth in mainstream education.
Partners in Childhood
Last week, the Stage Two (military service) young adults of the “Partners for the Road” Program met at the Lamerhav House in Beer Sheva. They took part in a preparatory meeting towards the end of the year, dealing with “Back to Childhood.” The meeting was led by Efrat and Chen (specializing in criminology) and Noa, the National Service girl.
Steering Committee of the Working Together Initiative (WTI)
On Thursday, July 25th, the Steering Committee of the Working Together Initiative (WTI) convened.
The objective of the steering committee is to monitor whether the annual targets were met and to assess the program’s degree of success. In addition, the committee discussed monitoring the implementation of the work plan, guidance of the integrating body (Eretz-Ir organization) and the changes, if required, relating to the scope and areas of activity, the program’s target audience, deadlines or required services.
Talking about trauma
At the beginning of August, the mentors at Lamerhav gathered for two training sessions addressing two very important issues, trauma and post-trauma.
The first session was held at Lamerhav House in Hod Hasharon and included a lecture by Dr. Ronnie Simmons, a former chief psychologist at the Prime Minister’s Office and a specialist in short-term and focused treatment of adults, adolescents and children, with an emphasis on depression and post-traumatic stress.
Opening of a new “Interns and Guides” program
This month, a fitness trainers course opened in the south of Israel. This is a unique internship program led by the “Working Together” Initiative (WTI). The program is subsidized and includes placement in employment, once the course is completed.WTI is an initiative operating in the south of Israel, aiming to integrate young adults in the periphery into meaningful employment and create a career path for them. The target audience is young adults aged 18-25 in the southern district, who are not integrated into employment, and need assistance and guidance due to their life circumstances.
Transition Seminar in Kibbutz Eyal
Last week, the Stage One young adults from Lamerhav House in Hod Hasharon went on a seminar dealing with the transition from Stage One to Stage Two. This seminar is an annual highlight event, which is part of the process of providing guidance and support to young adults from the 12th grade, through the transition period until they join the IDF. Following Stage One, the young adults either join the IDF or the national service, and move to Stage Two.
Shula Mozes spoke at the International Conference of the Jewish Founders Network
Shula Mozes, Lamerhav’s Chairperson and Founder, has taken part at the International Conference of the Jewish Founders Network 2019, and told about the activities in Lamerhav, her personal acts of giving and about one young adult, who has particularly moved her. Shula takes part in various forums dealing with young adults, and is a member of JFN and “Committed to Give”. In 2012, she was awarded the Midot Seal of Effectiveness (Midot is a non-profit organization that strives to promote effectiveness and impact by rating NPOs), and in 2018 the “Presidential Award for Volunteerism”.
You are welcome to watch the video!
Bowling Night Out for Stage Three Young Adults
Can you have fun during exam time?
The Stage Three young adults of Lamerhav House in Beer Sheva have shown us that this is truly possible!
This month, the Stage Three young adults went out for a fun evening of bowling. The young adults and the staff enjoyed a fun and competitive game, along with delicious pizza and a supportive group. Then, they all went to the great nearby play room and enjoyed the experience of going back to their childhood.
Training Days for Employees Working with Young Adults
When employees meet, wonderful things happen! Everyone is invited to a fascinating 4-day seminar initiated by the Organizations’ Forum for Young Adults at Risk. The learning sessions are designed for those working with young adults. These sessions provide tools and knowledge, and serve as inter-organizational professional meetings. This year, we have already held 2 very […]
