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Arieh Pinchuk Z"L
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The entire Youth Aliyah family was deeply shocked recently at the sudden death of Arie Pinchuk, who wa s Director of Hadassah was a devoted professional who dedicated most of his life to the security...
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Back To School: Developing Student's Potential Despite Economic Recession
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The 2003/04 school-year has opened at Youth Aliyah’s residential villages, and better than ever educational opportunities are being offered to Israel’s disadvantaged students.
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Bar Mitzva Celebrations
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Many of the students in Youth Aliyah’s remedial junior high school program have been celebrating their bar/bat mitzvahs over the past month within the framework of the villages' annual "coming of...
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Ben Yakir Green Peace
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Trees were recently donated to the new Forest for Peace at Ben Yakir in honor of outgoing President of the Fall River Jewish Federation, Maynard Friedman and his wife Anne.
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Birthrighter Returns to Volunteer
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Adam Beckman from Australia was so taken by Ramat Hadassah Szold during a brief visit as a Birthright student that he felt compelled to return as a volunteer.
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Canadians Facilitate Ben Yakir Expansion to Six Groups
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Funds generously donated by Hadassah-WIZO Canada have enabled Ben Yakir to expand the number of residential groups at the village from five to six.
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Celebrating Sigd
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To promote pride in the heritage of Ethiopian Jewry, Ben Yakir held its annual Sigd banquet in November.
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Continuing Their Musical Traditions
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There is more music than ever this year at Ramat Hadassah Szold. The village choir is increasing demand for concerts at local events and they have cut their own disk.
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Cool Contribution and Warm Donation
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Students at Ben Yakir will soon be feeling the benefit of new air-conditioning and heating unit, which were donated to the village by the Youth Aliyah Australian Committee and the Youth Aliyah German...
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Cooler and Warmer at Ben Yakir
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The completion of electricity infrastructure work at Ben Yakir will now bring into service the air-conditioning and heating units, which were generously donated to the village by the Youth Aliyah...
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Eli Ofir: Coming Home
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Eli Ofir, who has been appointed Manager, Unit of preparatory youth villages, was first associated with Youth Aliyah 40 years ago.
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From the Desk of Eli Amir
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Eli Amir ...
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From the Desk of Eli Amir
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Eli Amir ...
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From the Desk of Eli Amir
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Eli Amir ...
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German Youth Aliyah Maintains Intensive Relationship
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The Youth Aliyah Committee in Germany is continuing its close relationship with Youth Aliyah.
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German Youth Aliyah Pledges Ongoing Support
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The Youth Aliyah Committee in Germany will strengthen its support for villages in Israel following a visit in the summer by Pava Raibstein, Director of the Committee.
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Hadassah Neurim Forms Academic Partnership
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Hadassah Neurim Hosts US Volunteers
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Hadassah Neurim's American volunteers together with students in the village library.
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Houston Tracks Its Donations
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A 130 person delegation from the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and the Hadassah Chapter in Houston visited Hadassah Neurim at the end of February.
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ID Ceremony For Nitzana Selah Students
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Forty-four of the 47 newcomers at Nitzana on the SELAH Science program became Israeli citizens during Hannuka. SELAH is supported by the Denver/ Boulder Colorado Jewish Federation.
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Israeli Teenagers Reinforce Hadassah´s Commitment to Youth Aliyah
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Three special Youth Aliyah guests from Ramat Hadassah Szold were hosted by the Hadassah National Convention in New York in July.
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Jewish Agency Director General Continues Youth Aliyah Tour
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Having already visited Nitzana, Kiryat Yearim and Ramat Hadassah Szold, General (Res.) Giora Romm, Jewish Agency Director-General toured Ben Yakir and Hadassah Neurim in recent weeks.
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Jewish Agency Treasurer Visits Nitzana
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"If Nitzana didn't exist," said newly appointed Jewish Agency Treasurer Shai Hermesh, "we would have to invent it.
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Keren Hayesod Leadership Visits Ben Yakir
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A major delegation of Keren Hayesod leaders visited Ben Yakir in June.
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Meir Beck Becomes Aliyah Representative
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Meir Beck has become the Jewish Agency’s Aliyah Representative in Central Europe.
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More At Home in Hadassah Neurim
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A new residential model has been successfully introduced at Hadassah Neurim this school year, which is designed to generate a more homely atmosphere for the students.
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Neurim Takes Gold in International High School Track & Field Competition
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The Israeli National High School team took first place overall at the ISF World Championship in Istanbul Turkey. The team trains at Neurim, with three of the team members pupils at Neurim.
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New Appointments
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Yael Haber has been appointed Principle of the Ramat Hadassah Szold school.
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New Director For Hadassah Neurim: Nachum Katz
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Nahum Katz, 46, has been appointed Director of Hadassah Neurim following the sudden death of Arie Pinchuk.
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New Educational Center for Hadassah Neurim
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One of the most prominent buildings on the Hadassah Neurim campus has been renovated thanks to a generous grant from the Youth Aliyah Committee of Australia.
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New Educational Center For Hadassah Neurim
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The first stage in the renovation of the Educational Center at Hadassah Neurim has been completed.
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New Strategic Blueprint for Ramat Hadassah Szold
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Ramat Hadassah Szold is unveiling a new masterplan and strategy for future development.
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New Year for the Trees
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Pupils and staff at the five youth villages celebrated Tu B’Shvat with a well-rounded series of activities: Hadassah Neurim - “Green Week” was celelebrated with special...
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New York Donation Confronts Trauma
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A donation from the Caring Commission of the UJA Federation of New York has helped ease the psychological tensions in Youth Aliyah’s villages.
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Nitzana Hosts Othniel Terror Victims
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Some 180 students from the Yeshiva at Othniel in the Hebron Hills spent a tranquil Shabbat at Nitzana.
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Nitzana Launches Young Leadership Program
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Nitzana has introduced its “Tzameret” Young Leadership Program for talented and responsible youth from Negev development towns.
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Nitzana: Strengthening the Connection
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Bob and Robyn Loup meet an immigrant soldier ...
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No To Drugs, Alcohol and Violence
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DRAMATIC MESSAGE: An actor portays the damaging effects of drugs to students at Ramat Hadassah Szold.
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Orli Leitner And Rebecca Wolf: Otzma Volunteers At Hadassah Neurim
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For the past three weeks we have been living and working on the youth village at Hadassah Neurim. My time here has been a wonderful contribution to my experience on Project Otzma this year.
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Overcoming Horseback Hurdles
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Ben Yakir's students exhibited their equine abilities on June 9th when a horseback riding competition was held at the village.
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Presidential Partner in Crime Prevention Campaign
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Two ninth grade students from Kiryat Yearim and senior staff from the residential village were guests of President Moshe Katzav in Jerusalem earlier this year.
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Promising End Of Year Report
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Ongoing improvement with the potential do even better next year would characterize the results of Youth Aliyah’s residential villages and their students over the past year.
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Ramat Hadassah Szold: More Room for Music
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A new music room has been opened at Ramat Hadassah Szold thanks to the Youth Aliyah Committee in Sweden and the Spirit of Israel.
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Reciprocal Visits For Denver And Nitzana
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The relationship between Nitzana and the Denver/Boulder Colorado Jewish Federation has been strengthened following reciprocal visits.
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Renovated Dormitory for Ben Yakir
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The Brosh Dormitory at Ben Yakir has been completed thanks to a generous donation from Keren Hayesod South Africa.
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Roni Ben-David: Chicago Otzma Volunteer At Hadassah Neurim
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We didn't know what to expect of our week as "madrichim" (counselors) at a day-camp held at Hadassah Neurim.
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Safe Summer Camps Offer Fun and Education
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Youth Aliyah student digs into Jewish history at an archeological summer camp.
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Solidarity Visits Despite Security Fears
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Youth Aliyah students prepare for the worst while hoping for the best ...
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Sport as Science
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Nitzana is using sport to interest high school students in science by showing them the changes in their body when undergoing exertion.
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Summer Camps Provide Extra Enrichment
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This summer Youth Aliyah’s villages will hold a wide range of summer camps.
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Swiss Committee Checks Out Developments At Kiryat Yearim
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Carmen Meyer (center) and Francis Lang, Swiss Committee Treasurer (right) ...
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Swiss Committee Lays Foundations for New Kiryat Yearim Dorms
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During a special ceremony in May, Carmen Meyer, President of the Swiss Committee, laid the foundation stone for two new dormitory buildings at Kiryat Yearim.
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The Horror of the Holocaust Never Fades
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This year 130 high school students participated in the Youth Aliyah visit to Poland, which was funded by Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America.
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Vigorous OTZMA Volunteers
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This year's OTZMA volunteers who spent two months at Youth Aliyah villages included Tova Serkin.
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Welcome Visitors from Finland and Australia
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Other welcome visitors to Ramat Hadassah Szold from Australia and Finland included Gary Perlstein, Director of the Dor Hemshech Department for major givers of UIA Australia and Pirkko and Johanni...
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World Champions
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Hadassah Neurim's athletes proudly show some of the trophies they have won over the past year.
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Youth Aliyah Goes High-Tech
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Youth Aliyah, through the Spirit of Israel (Haruach HaYisraelit), has received generous support from a wide range of high-tech enterprises.
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