Celebrating our Diversity

Israel Elwyn

1 day ago

🎶 Thank you for the music. Thank you for the heart. ❤️
Alon Sarig, Asaf Yuval, and Shilo Wikinski—three talented students from the Rimon School of Music—accompanied us throughout the year at our Adult Day Center in Ramat HaSharon.

But they didn’t just accompany us.
They showed up with open hearts, week after week.
With energy.
With soul.
With music that touches the heart—even without words.

Every session was a journey—a musical journey through styles, artists, and songs… but also an emotional, social, and human journey.

And there were moments you simply couldn’t ignore:
Eyes softened.
Voices opened.
Hearts connected.

🙏 Thank you—for your professionalism, your sensitivity, your dedication.
But most of all, thank you for your generous hearts.

A heartfelt thank you as well to the Rimon School of Music, which continues to send us such gifted students each year. We are deeply grateful for this meaningful partnership.

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Israel Elwyn

3 days ago

What happens when students are given the opportunity to feel truly valued? 💙
Matanel, Ilai, and Noam—three students from the “Gvanim” School in Modi’in—recently completed their on-the-job-training at Yad Sarah, a volunteer led provider of health and home care services in Israel. But they didn’t just sort medical equipment. They felt that they were helping people. That they were part of something bigger. That they mattered.

This internship was part of Israel Elwyn’s “Creating a Future” program —an organization that believes everyone deserves a chance. Not just to dream about their future—but to shape it with their own hands.

At Yad Sarah, under the guidance of Eli Rozenberg and dedicated volunteers Amos Ben Shahar, Eliyahu Shorki, and Levi Chaim—the students weren’t just welcomed. They were mentored. Believed in.

✨ “Kindness is the thread that ties together all that is good in creation,” says a Hasidic quote. And for you—it’s not just a quote. It’s a way of life.

A big thank you also to Merav Weiss, Job Placement Coordinator at the Gvanim High School, and to Itay Barak from Israel Elwyn—for their heartfelt partnership and close guidance.

🧡 Sometimes, all it takes is someone who believes in you.
And sometimes, it takes an entire chain of support.

Share this post to strengthen more partnerships like this one. So that more students can feel that they matter. So we can keep creating a future—together.

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📚 What is the “Creating a Future” Program?
It’s a transitional program designed for high school students in their final years. The program equips teens from special education (ages 16–21) or general education (ages 16–18) with tools and skills for developing a personal future orientation. Students explore options like military or national service, academic studies, vocational training, and employment in the competitive job market.

The program was developed by the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and is operated by Israel Elwyn.

Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs | Ministry of Education | Yad Sarah | Israel Elwyn

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2 weeks ago

Celebrating at the Katie Manson Sensory Garden – with Rhythm, Color, and Joy 🌸🥁🍓

Each year, we commemorate Katie Manson's, z”l, birthday with a meaningful and joyful sensory activity together with the service recipients at the Sabbah Center in Jerusalem.
This year, due to the war, the celebration was delayed – but we were determined to celebrate.

Today, we finally celebrated Katie’s birthday with a vibrant sensory experience: percussion instruments, sound recognition games, and a refreshing fruit smoothie to end on a sweet note.

It was a joyful and heartfelt way to continue this special tradition and honor Katie’s memory. 💛 ... See MoreSee Less