Gold. Crowns. Name plates. Head table. No, this wasn’t a panel of rabbis, but rather excited second graders who have earned their first chumash!

In a touching display of respect towards the special-needs community, on July 12, 2011 large crowds partook in an inauguration ceremony for the new Ma’as Ashira wing, which houses Seeach Sod’s vocational center for girls. The occasion marked the completion of a beautiful new building whose construction was funded by the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, the Dear Foundation, the National Insurance Institute, the Shalem Foundation, the Welfare Ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality. Thanks to the active cooperation of the various partners and input by Seeach Sod staff headed by CEO Rabbi Shimon Levy, the construction project was completed in a relatively short time.

Tefillat Yaldah” (“A Girl’s Tefillah”) – An Inspiring Siddur Party

A moving siddur party was held for the first graders of Ma’oz Yerushalayim. The entire staff pitched in to help the play manager Mrs. S. Shneidman, the teacher Mrs. C. Steinberg, and her assistant H. Sheinfeld in their efforts to put together a party of distinction. The seven first graders outdid themselves by starring in an impressive performance that imparted a poignant message and made their families so proud!

Rav Moshe Abutbul, Mayor of Beit Shemesh, joined in the opening celebration of our first vocational center and supported housing project in Beit Shemesh. He said that the “experience and professionalism that Seeach Sod brings with them to Beit Shemesh is a great blessing for the entire community.” 

Smiling faces and sincere kedusha lit up the atmosphere as the young students received their first siddur in a special program with selected songs on the subject of prayer, and music that conveyed prayer and its significance.

Several teachers in Seeach Sod marked the completion of a successful year by sharing windows into their worlds through these heartwarming videos!  Watch and be inspired…

After months of preparation, the students of the four First Grades in Seeach Sod celebrated their big day – when they received their very first Siddur. The festive occasion was preceded by weeks of preparation during which they were taught about the value of the siddur and Tefillah.

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Six new residents joined Seeach Sod's Group Homes

Six residents moved locations

Dozens of families escorted their children to their new homes entrusting Seeach Sod with the important role of taking care of their children.

Two  brand new apartments opened up! 

Thirty Group Homes all in all.

On February 22nd, a very special event took place on Rechov Admor Meboyan 6, a 4-floor villa that houses 24 men with special needs. A memorable Chanukahs Habayis was celebrated, upon the completion of much needed renovations on the home.

In honor of Shavuot, students at Otzar Yerushalayim participated in a “hachnasat sefer Torah” procession, including styrofoam “torches,” a chupa, and lively dancing in honor of the Torah.