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Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk | Young Judaea | Al Galgalim/Training Wheels

The future of American Jewish continuity rests in the hands of our children. What they learn and what they see and what they experience dictates the choices they make.

Young People are the future of Hadassah. To address their needs, programs are available to help, educate, inform, and expand their horizons. These dynamic programs include Hebrew Studies (Ivrit la Hadassah), Jewish family education, and a huge range of Young Judaea activities such as summer camps, year-long studies in Israel, and on-going regional conferences and events.

International young women aged 18 - 35 have the opportunity to involve themselves in Young Hadassah International where they support the Hadassah Medical Organization as well as train Hadassah's future leaders.

Knowledge can only strengthen young men and women so that they will remain connected to the larger Jewish community. Hillel said, "To the place that my heart loves, there do my feet lead me."

Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk

Hadassah-supported Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk sets Israel's disadvantaged children on the path to a successful future. Since 1934, over 300,000 young people from 80 lands have graduated from Youth Aliyah. Young immigrants and "at-risk" native Israelis, many of whom are victims of abuse, receive counseling, education, supportive services in Youth Aliyah day centers, and youth villages. From Hebrew language lessons and classes on Jewish heritage to athletic opportunities and art programs, Youth Aliyah students are given the extra help and attention they need to become productive members of Israeli society.

Explore the history and the villages of Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk >>

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Young Judaea

Young Judaea's mission is to build leadership - Jewish identity - and Zionist commitment in as many young people as possible - to insure that the Jewish community will grow and be vibrant into the next generations. Young Judaea is geared to children and young adults aged eight through 35.  All our programs bring alive the ancient, vital and shared experience of being Jewish, and allow us to engender a deep and abiding love of the land, language and the people of Israel.  Our core message is clear: being Jewish is a blessing and a responsibility, and Israel is the homeland of our hearts.

What can I do?

Book of Continuity

There is nothing more important than creating a legacy that perpetuates our values and dreams of a strong Jewish people. The Book Of Continuity raises the money needed to support Young Judaea's activities in Israel. Show your support for Jewish Continuity for this important project by adding your name to the Book Of Continuity. For a contribution of $36 per individual name, you can be counted among those who have said through their actions and deeds that the future of Jewish values must continue.

Donate Now To Young Judaea

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Al Galgalim/Training Wheels

A Jewish family education program created by Hadassah, Training Wheels lets you, parents (or grandparents), and pre-school age children (2-5 years old) become partners in discovering the joys of being Jewish in the hands-on, pressure-free, friendly environment of small groups. During nine fun-filled sessions throughout the year, you can learn how to celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Tu B'Shevat, Purim, Passover, Israel Independence Day, and Shavuot. The $75 fee (which may vary according to location) includes your Hadassah membership as an added bonus, as well as materials for the program. A reduced fee is available for current Hadassah members. Join a Training Wheels Group and your family will soon learn that celebrating Shabbat and the Jewish holidays is a fun way to spend time together.

To find out how to get your Training Wheels in motion, email us at algalgalim@hadassah.org or contact us at 1-800-391-3339.

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