Elevating education and lifting lives the Village Way.
#GivingTuesday campaign to raise funds for graduate scholarships The global-giving campaign, #GivingTuesday, is set for Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. Friends of Yemin Orde will participate in this one-day fundraising effort with a campaign to raise $36,000 for scholarships for its graduates. Funds raised will support academic scholarships and emergency financial assistance for graduates of Yemin […]
Calling all West Coast residents! This trip to Israel is for YOU! Friends of Yemin Orde has put together an exciting trip for those who have already visited Israel and are looking to return for a travel experience that is unique and inspiring. Contact Lianne@impact-israel.org to register. Click here for detailed itinerary. As we traverse the […]
Very dear friends and partners, Shalom In the face of the recent ruling in Israel, which excludes the Reform and Conservative movements, I feel that our basic values are under attack, and find it imperative to connect with you and share our angle. Whatever else must happen to the Jewish People?! Which painful, historic lesson […]
An energetic year-end music recital showcased the talents of students at Yemin Orde Youth Village who participated in voice-development and music lessons. The vibe was electric, and not just because the snug performance space at the top of Beit Joie, which houses the Village’s art and music studios, was filled with drums, electric guitars and […]
Yemin Orde’s Israeli leadership recently wrapped up a whirlwind fundraising tour after visiting six U.S. cities in two weeks. Special thanks to FYO board members and supporters who organized and hosted events in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Los Angeles, as well as to Yemin Orde graduates, Sandro Golis and Miriam Ciesler, who attended […]
The latest cohort of 15 participants in the Trailblazers Course for emerging leaders in education gathered to celebrate the completion of their intensive year-long training program. The course is designed to bring together educators from around Israel who are working with youth at risk in our partnering educational communities. The bi-monthly Trailblazers Course focuses on […]
By Karen Sallerson, Executive Director, Friends of Yemin Orde Recently, I had the privilege of attending my 7th AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. It was great running into so many people from my past and present work from around the country who are active in the pro-Israel community. At the breakout session on […]
Thank you and mazel tov to 12-year-old Talia Jacobsohn who raised more than $3,000 for her B’nai Mitzvah tzedekah project to help support Yemin Orde’s art therapy program. Talia, who is in the seventh grade at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD, is an avid artist. She focuses her work on two-dimensional […]
Yemin Orde’s annual Challenge (Etgar) Hike tests 12th graders outdoor survival skills with a four-day, 100 kilometer trek from Mount Meron to the Village. Mount Meron, located in northern Israel, has special significance in Jewish religious tradition and is a beautiful nature reserve. For our youth, the challenge hike reinforces their connection to the Land of […]
Yemin Orde’s youth recently received their mid-year progress report for the first half of the school year. Educators sat with each child and gave positive feedback and suggestions for areas of improvement. There was also opportunity for teachers to discuss future goals for the upcoming semester with each student. This video gives you a glimpse […]