by Sarit Newman | Nov 22, 2023 | News
The day the Israeli war broke out, Eitan, a Boys Town Jerusalem seventh grader, experienced the tragedy and horror of his beloved uncle’s death in combat. Many of Eitan’s classmates with brothers now fighting in Gaza are experiencing tremendous anxiety. None of these...
by Sarit Newman | Nov 8, 2023 | News
The fierce outbreak of the Israeli war kept schools closed for Operation Iron Swords’ first ten days. Yet Boys Town Jerusalem students, skilled champs in taking the initiative to aid those in need, immediately took action. On their own, these young boys extended a...
by Sarit Newman | Oct 29, 2023 | News
“Liel Gerafe had no room for sadness in his life,” declared Boys Town Jerusalem Dean of Students Rabbi Meir Linchner. “He lived his life with joy to help others.” Liel was murdered by Hamas terrorists At the outbreak of the recent Israeli war, 19-year-old Liel and his...
by Sarit Newman | Oct 25, 2023 | News
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...
by Sarit Newman | Oct 15, 2023 | News
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...
by Sarit Newman | Oct 12, 2023 | News
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...
