Hamifal Ashkelon – “Neve Haroeh” Youth Village
The “Neve Haroeh” youth village was established in 1977, in order to provide a therapeutic framework for religious children in Ashkelon who need out-of-home placement. In the youth village, about 70 children aged 6-18 are cared for in 6 family homes.
The main objective of the village is to give children a sense of home and family and to provide them with a family model with which they can emulate and identify. This special family setup cares for the children’s emotional needs, and Jewish education and lessons on values in the village follow the religious Zionist concept of tolerance and good will.
This approach allows us to treat each and every child individually and help them realize their full potential and ensure that they can adequately integrate into society, are good citizens and have personal independence,
The traditional religious nature of the youth village is reflected in the strengthening and deepening of Jewish identity through the proper observance of Shabbat, Israeli holidays and festivals; traditional lessons in the local synagogue; the unique focus on the Bnei Mitzvah ceremony, and by belonging to religious youth movements, such as Bnei Akiva and Tzedek.
Alongside the regular core academic studies program, there is an afternoon social and teaching support program which includes:
- Extra Tutoring: Tutoring is provided by professional teachers at the Afternoon Learning Centre.
- Resource Centre: This is a computers and audio center that provides further enrichment.
- Extensive Library: A library in which children read and exchange books regularly.
- Art Therapy: A unique therapy designed to help children who have difficulty expressing their feelings verbally.
- Extra murals: The children of the youth village are integrated into classes in and outside the village.
- Games Area: A variety of games, which we expand every year with the purchase of new games.
- Summer Activities: These activities include summer camps, trips, swimming in the sea and in the local swimming pool, and a variety of other activities.
- Bnei Mitzvah Project: This project has been operating in the village for many years. We work in coordination with the biological families in order to pull off the Bnei Mitzvah Project, which has become a household name.
If you are interested in helping us deliver the level of services these children deserve, we will be happy to provide you with more information and even give you a tour of the youth village.
Contact details
Village management:
Zadok Nissim – Manager
Liora Rosenberg – Therapeutic Service Manager
Daniel Shani – Education Coordinator
Aviva Finish – Administrator
Address: 6 Shvil Yoav St., PO Box Ashkelon 78102
Phone: +972 (0)8-6726432
Mail: nevearoe@gmail.com
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