ELEM’s The Heart/Halev program helps youth and young people who are engaged in prostitution. It become a home for them, but also for staff and volunteers. Just like its name,…
Today is the beginning of Women’s History Month. Actions big and small make history and bring change to women’s lives. It is made by bravery and supporting one another. Today…
Happy Sukkot everyone! During this holiday we celebrate with our loved ones in the Sukkah, a temporary dwelling. Especially now, we want to acknowledge ELEM’s shelters, such as The Heart/Halev….
Today, we’d like to tell you about MK Ibtisam Mara’ana visit to ELEM’s center. Knesset Member (MK) Ibtisam Mara’ana, recently visited ELEM’s The Heart center for young men and women…
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The internet is still rife with cases of sexual assault and online youth prostitution. Online spaces are yet to be a safe space, particularly…
In a new grim, eye-opening interview, Shani Nardimon, former manager of ELEM’s The Heart/Halev program (for youth at fatal-risk) in Tel Aviv, spoke about her experience based on years of…

It might be winter time but those of you who’ve been to Eilat know that it’s almost always summer there. Summer means – scuba diving. For some, it isn’t just…
ELEM Youth in Distress in Israel Provides Needed Support By Mitchell Slepian Over time many professions have changed. Some have ended. You may have heard stories from your elderly grandparents…
TW: Youth in prostitution Samir, 28, was only 13 when he was first paid for sex. He was drinking, and using drugs. “It’s the only way that a 13 years…
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