A Dream Summer that Came True

A Dream Summer that Came True

Thirteen-year-old Seth* certainly didn’t miss his parents’ constant fighting that brought about their recent divorce. But he did dread the long summer that loomed ahead once school ended. He could only look forward to the boredom of dividing his time between each...
A Bar Mitzvah Beyond Hope

A Bar Mitzvah Beyond Hope

If Natan* has learned one thing in his 13 years, it’s how to cope with reality. Even if it meant not having a Bar Mitzvah. Natan didn’t have hope After his parents’ very bitter divorce, the rail-thin boy learned to make few demands on his hardworking single mom....
Past BTJ Grads Give a Gift for the Future

Past BTJ Grads Give a Gift for the Future

As toddlers,Yodi Gitelman, born in Poland to Holocaust survivors, and Pereets Damri, born in war-torn Tunisia, fled with their families to settle in pre-State Israel. As teens, the two majored in Printing at Boys Town Jerusalem amd wemt on to found one of...
Make an Impact this Rosh Hashanah

Make an Impact this Rosh Hashanah

At Boys Town Jerusalem, more students than Your Boys need help. In these deeply challenging times, they need more than just a classroom; they need safety, support, and strength to move forward. Your gift this New year will give Your Boys: Nutritious meals they can...
Back to School Supplies

Back to School Supplies

Your Boys can’t afford school supplies, but you can give them a strong start to the school year. With your help, a boy can walk into the classroom with school supplies, books, and dorm essentials—and the confidence to succeed. Join our back-to-school campaign and...