Expanding our circles of influence in 2020
For 19 years, Lamerhav has been a leader in the field of providing guidance and support to young adults lacking family support in Israel. Lamerhav also develops infrastructure for various initiatives, and constitutes a professional body of knowledge, characterized by a unique mentoring model.
We are continuing our core programming for young adults, while also expanding our circles of influence in three key ways:
About Young Adults and Financial Mentoring: Interview with Adi Landau
In 2019, Lamerhav has launched its economic mentoring program, led by Adi Landau, accountant and CFO of Lamerhav. Adi provides personalized guidance and support, and conducts meetings and online chats for Lamerhav’s young adults on various topics: living on a budget, debts, workers’ rights, credit, savings, etc. The various sessions focus on providing information, training […]
Lamerhav Hosts Representatives from MSUPE
At the end of November, we had the honor of hosting representatives from the Faculty of Forensic Psychology at the Moscow State University of Psychology and Education (MSUPE). The objective of this visit was to give exposure and recognition to the Israeli care system of youth and young adults at-risk, on several levels: academic, practical […]
Vocational Training and Guidance: Opening the Smartphone Course 2019-2020
On November 26th, the "Partners for the Road" smartphone repair
course was opened in Beer Sheva. During the course, the teens
learn how to dismantle, assemble, and fix mobile-related
malfunctions. They will complete the course with a smartphone
technician certificate and can later work in the field, if they wish to.
Going Out into the World: A Farewell Gathering in Beer Sheva
On November 21st, an intimate and emotional evening took place at Lamerhav House in Beer Sheva. The House staff and Stage Three young adults marked the end of the Lamerhav process for six lovely young men and women. The graduating young adults have shared their thoughts regarding the process and the completion. And then, together […]
Global Impact: Lamerhav Visits Moscow
On November 20th, 2019, Natan Gelman, Lamerhav’s Professional Director, attended a conference dealing with various practices in addressing risk-taking behaviors among youth and young adults, at the Moscow State University of Psychology and Education (MSUPE). The conference was attended by NGO representatives, researchers, and managers of programs dealing with young adults from all over the […]
5 Tips for Correct Financial Conduct During Studies
Beware! A loan! During a financially stressed period, you should think carefully before taking out a loan or going into overdraft. It is not advisable to take loans for passing purposes (such as a trip, vacation, event, exceptional expense). If you have decided to take out a loan anyway, you should examine the proposed interest […]
Lamerhav and Ten Gav: a great collaboration!
Very recently, an important collaboration has been established between Lamerhav and Ten Gav, which is designed to help the young adults participating in the program.Ten Gav is an internet crowd-funding platform that matches donors to individuals and families with specific needs (the application is evaluated based on the recommendations of the counselling body). The organization […]
Lena Shemesh Rifkin: My Lamerhav experience
Lamerhav to me is like winning the lottery. This is an opportunity not to be missed. Lamerhav is one big family that only knows how
to give and give, embrace and love, support and guide, and most
importantly, accepts you as you are!
