What Do Haircuts, Trees, and the Hebrew Language Have in Common?
A chalaka or upsherin in Yiddish (אפשערן), is a haircutting ceremony held when a Jewish boy turns three-years-old and receives his first haircut.
Sderot Youth Club Building a Future for Youth at Risk
A cantor witnesses first-hand the amazing efforts of an amazing youth center that keeps Israeli children cheerful despite living under the shadow of Gazan rocket-fire.
Israel’s Growing Population Requires More Childcare Than Ever
“The key to survival for many families is for parents to know that there is a caring place for their child.”
Hundreds of Sick Israeli Kids Receive Summer Sunshine From Hospital Beds
Today, many hospitals have developed similar programs, all modeled on the pioneering work of Rabbi Lieberman and his dedicated team.
Continuing Her Legacy: Baby Girl Named in Memory of Terror Victim
On Saturday night, when the Ariel family was mourning the lost of their eldest, Michal and Dovi welcomed their youngest: a seventh child.
From the Mystical City of Safed Emerges Challenges of Mythic Proportions
Colel Chabad, Israel’s oldest charity, actively aids impoverished and dysfunctional families and runs at-risk youth programs in Safed.
SING ALONG: Igbo Jews in Nigeria Sing Hebrew Songs
All Around the World, and Especially in Nigeria, Jewish Children sing “Ani Maamin” which professes our hopeful yearning for the Messiah.
Homebirth Israel: One Baby and A Nation
Yishai Fleisher inspires with the power of Jewish babies being born in the land of Israel. He describes the emotion and meaning that he experienced as his child was born at home, in both senses of the word.
Interview with the Chairman of Efrat/SAJB
Dr. Eli Schussheim, chairman of the Save a Jewish Baby which gives assistance to Jewish women not to have abortions, spoke to Arutz Sheva ahead of Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) about the work his organization does to save Jewish babies.
Lachlan’s First Hearing Aid at 7 Weeks Old
Baby Lachlan who was born with moderate to severe hearing loss in both ears. When he was 7 weeks old he received his first hearing aids. His reaction when they were turned on was truly inspiring.
