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A Triumphant Trek and a Loving Tribute
They did it! With determination and love, Boys Town Jerusalem’s 11th graders completed Israel’s challenging 43-mile Sea-to-Sea Trail, hiking from...
Three Brothers, Three Champions
Not a single day in Abe’s* life has been easy. His father, prone to violence, has never held a steady job. His mother, living with a disability,...
Uri’s Hidden Pain
It took time to understand just how deeply 14-year-old Uri* was suffering. He tried desperately to keep his pain hidden. A family's sudden collaspe...
A Summer of Camp Miracles
Boys Town Jerusalem’s 2025 Summer Camp was one of the most memorable seasons ever. Yet, the very fact that it opened was a near miracle. A summer...
BTJ’s Robotics Teams Harness the Future
Something amazing happened with the opening of a Robotics Club in Boys Town Jerusalem in 2011. As students took their first steps into discovering...
BTJ Grad IDF Sgt. Noam Masgadian Falls in Battle
IDF Staff Sergeant Noam Aharon Masgadian, 20, a 2023 graduate of Boys Town Jerusalem (BTJ), was tragically killed alongside four comrades in a...
A Wedding in Time of War
“Rabbi Charazi, you don’t know me, but I need your help,” said the caller, her voice trembling. “My son is getting married tonight, and his entire...
Ron’s Path to Healing
When sixteen-year-old “Ron” lost his father several months ago, he lost the flame of hope he’d carried over the hard years his father fought to...
Guiding BTJ Grads to shape Israel’s Hi-Tech Future
For the past 16 years, Boys Town Jerusalem instructor David Cohen has been teaching high school and college students the intricacies of robotics and...