BTJ Grad Yaakov Mulugeta Falls in Israeli War Battle

BTJ Grad Yaakov Mulugeta Falls in Israeli War Battle

At age 14, (Gedif) Yaakov Mulugeta and his family realized their dream to immigrate to Israelfrom the harrowing dangers of their native Ethiopia. Yaakov soon began living and studying at Boys Town Jerusalem, where he won the hearts of his teachers and classmates. At...
BTJ Grad Benyamin Yona Killed in Battle

BTJ Grad Benyamin Yona Killed in Battle

IDF Sergeant Benyamin Yona, age 19, was killed in battle this week as he rushed to rescue Israeli civilians under the brutal attack of Hamas terrorists. Students and faculty alike at his Boys Town Jerusalem alma mater had long adored Benyamin for his endless...
Help Your Boys while Israel is at War

Help Your Boys while Israel is at War

Since October 7th, 2023 YOUR boys have been suffering! As their fathers, brothers, and uncles fight for Israel’s safety, Boys Town Jerusalem is at our students’ side to help them confront anxiety and fear. At the same time, we are at the side of the families of our...
BTJ Grad Ofir Testa Falls in Israeli War

BTJ Grad Ofir Testa Falls in Israeli War

In the twenty-one years of his life, IDF Corporal Ofir Testa brought happiness wherever he went. Today, at his funeral in Jerusalem’s Mt. Hertzl Military Cemetery, one thousand mourners could not hold back their tears. Ofir always had a smile on his face “Over the six...
Jonathan’s Champion Courage

Jonathan’s Champion Courage

Eighteen-year-old Jonathan may make his way through the halls of Boys Town Jerusalem with slow, deliberate steps and a noticeable limp, but his teachers and classmates can clearly see the giant steps Jonathan has taken to overcome paralysis and climb to incredible...