by Sarit Newman | Oct 12, 2026 | News
From BTJ Student to General Manager: Amir Kesar’s Journey In 1979, 13-year-old Amir Kesar left his home in southern Israel to live and study at Boys Town Jerusalem. On Day #1, after attending classes from 8 AM to 10 PM, the exhausted boy burst into tears. “I nearly...
by Sarit Newman | Aug 12, 2026 | News
For Israeli teenagers, three years of war and uncertainty have brought a level of stress that is difficult to leave behind, even when the sirens stop. At Boys Town Jerusalem, the school’s Social Services team is helping students navigate the emotional impact of...
by Sarit Newman | Aug 12, 2026 | News
From hiking along rustic trails to diving into natural springs – and enjoying bowling, carting, and other great adventures – a record number of Boys Town Jerusalem students have experienced an unforgettable summer camp. Thanks to generous donors around the world, boys...
by Sarit Newman | Jul 21, 2026 | News
The Boys Town Jerusalem Robotics Team brought tremendous pride to Israel by finishing 8th place at the prestigious 2026 Canada Cup of Robotics, one of the world’s leading international robotics competitions. Over two intense days of competition, the seven-member...
by Sarit Newman | Jul 21, 2026 | News
Whenever 13-year-old “Phillip” sat down or stood up, he carefully tucked his feet beneath the nearest chair. It didn’t take long after his arrival at Boys Town Jerusalem for social worker Ronit Asbag to notice the quiet new student and the shoes on...
by Sarit Newman | Jul 20, 2026 | News
“Caleb” and Binyamin, both 13, live on opposite sides of the globe. They’ve never met –yet they just shared an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime event. Caleb, who lives in Australia, wanted to mark his upcoming Bar Mitzvah by helping a disadvantaged Israeli boy to...
