“The chance of girls who grew up in a boarding school to give birth before the age of 17 is higher than girls who grew up in foster care,” Ynet…
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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…
Tzlil Shielder, Manager of ELEM’s Young Mothers At-Risk Program, shares her thoughts on poverty and social exclusion. “My first close encounter with poverty and social exclusion was with A., the…
What would you do if a friend told you that her partner was violent towards her? Last month we raised this question with the girls and young women who are…
Nati Karel, Manager in the Field of Youth Centers, shares: “Violence against women is violence against the entire home. It doesn’t have to be directed towards children to destroy, hurt…
We all know Pnina Tornai from Say Yes to The Dress and her coveted bridal designs. She has over 20 years of experience working with brides. Her unique candor and…
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….
Shanna Tovah, Everyone! As we welcome the new year, a time of new beginnings, we’d like to share with you how Sapir found her own new beginning with ELEM’s help….
ELEM’s program Alma is giving us some weekend inspiration which we can all use! Rachel’s story is also an immigrants’ story. She came to Israel when she was 6 years…
This week Meir Cohen, Israeli Minister of Welfare, visited our shelter Friendship House/Galgal in Jerusalem. The shelter serves young women experiencing homelessness and operates in collaboration with the Ministry, Jerusalem municipality…
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