“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 […]
Wrap-up meeting of the “Path to Careers for Young Women” group, in cooperation with the women’s organization Lion of Judah
The “Path to Careers for Young Women” group provides support and guidance for young women who are about to conclude their military or national service, and for the two years following. The group deals with subjects such as: building a sense of self-efficacy, opening a discussion on career-building as empowerment rather than survival, providing tools […]
Lamerhav Annual Reunion – 2017
The afternoon gathering of Lamerhav participants, graduates, staff, directors, and guests kicked off with a fun activity: creating unique compost planters. The program continued with a presentation by Nili, a Lamerhav graduate, who told the graduates about the launch of her organization, which provides assistance to multidimensional families. As the sun began to set, we […]
Session on “At-risk Young Adults and Sex and Sexuality at the Workplace”
As part of a seminar series by the National Forum for Organizations for At-risk Young Adults, an engaging session on “At-risk Young Adults and Sex & Sexuality at the Workplace” was held at the Lamerhav House in Hod Hasharon for people who work with young adults. Lee Reuveni Bar-David, a certified sex therapist gave a […]
