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Who we are
Welcome to the warm, loving and supportive home of more than 200 at-risk children, ages 6-18, and home for hundreds of our graduates.
The children were removed from dysfunctional, and often life-threatening, family situations and moved into Bet Elazraki Children's Home in Netanya, Israel.
Our vision
At Bet Elazraki we envision for every child to emerge not only healed but also empowered to positively impact future generations, building stronger families and a brighter community.
Our mission
Our mission is to embrace and nurture each child by breaking the cycle of distress and helping them reach their full potential.
Our goals
Breaking generational cycles of distress by:
1. Creating a nurturing family environment:
We address all aspects of children's needs: physical, emotional, academic, and social.
2. Changing lives and enriching futures:
We equip children to overcome trauma, reach their potential, and build a positive future
3. Providing lifelong support and stability:
We provide lifelong support, mirroring the role of biological parents throughout adulthood.
4. Promoting academic excellence:
We prioritize education to build confidence.
5. Fostering independence and societal contribution:
We aim to nurture independent, healthy individuals who contribute positively to society.
Our Founders
The Heart of Our Organization
Yehuda Kohn
Yehuda Kohn
The father of the children's home
About Yehuda
For over 30 years, Yehuda Kohn has led Bet Elazraki Children’s Home, nurturing at-risk children. He began in education and expanded internationally before settling at Elazraki. As a father figure and educator, Yehuda blends warmth and discipline, committed to every child’s growth.
Riki Kohn
Riki Kohn
The mother of the children's home
About Riki
Riki is the Children’s Home dedicated and veteran housemother. She manages the day-to-day aspects of the Home, ensuring good living conditions and placing special emphasis on hygiene. Riki makes sure every child has a clean bed and spotless clothes.
Our Team
Meet our Dedicated team
Bet Elazraki is made up of a professional team that aims to meet all of the children’s needs. This includes administrative staff, maintenance, psychologists, social workers, head counselors, national service girls, and more, all of whom pour their heart and soul into the children
Yossi Dinerstein
Yossi Dinerstein
Vice Director
Debby Karnei Rem
Debby Karnei Rem
School connections coordinator
Shachar Bar Sharoni
Shachar Bar Sharoni
Head of the Therapeutic Team
Miriam Feinberg
Miriam Feinberg
Head of Community Relations
Sarah Packer
Sarah Packer
The CEO of Friends of Bet Elazraki USA
Danya Allswang
Danya Allswang
Coordinator of development USA
A Place for Everyone
Where They Live and Grow
1969
How it all started
In 1969 Alfonso and Gladys Sabah immigrated to Israel from Tangiers and settled in Netanya's Pardess HaGdud neighborhood. Near their home was the “Sinai” religious institution, which was home to children who were labeled “deserted and neglected”. The Sabahs quickly bonded with these children and opened their home to help. Dear Eliezer Kugler and his wife Rachel helped manage the institution, which, at the time, was home to 30 boys.
Planting the seeds
The Sabah family committed to caring for the children by establishing a fund and emphasizing the importance of housing security. They set up a synagogue in the area and gave children access to art and music activities. This strengthened the bond between the Sabah family and the children.
1969
Our New Home
With support from the Netanya Municipality, the Sabah family secured land to build a new, larger home. Completed in 1969, it was designed to house 50 children. With generous donations and a partnership with the National Religious Women’s Organization ('Emunah'), the home thrived under the management of Mr and Mrs. Kugler, who raised the children alongside their own.
Our Name: Bet Sabah Elazraki Children’s Home
Victor Elazraki, a relative of the Sabah family, visited the home several years after it was built and was incredibly moved. After he passed away, he left part of his estate to the children’s home. ‘Elazraki’ was added to our home’s name in gratitude for his generosity. The establishment of the children’s home would not have been possible without the selflessness of Alfonso and Gladys Sabah. After they passed away, the ‘Sabah’ name was added to our Home.
1982 - today
Our Journey from 1982 to Today
In 1982, the children’s home was registered as an independent association. Yehuda Kohn took over management of the home in 1990 and continues to manage the home today alongside his wife Riki.
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Bet Elazraki in the news
May 14, 2024
From the Children's Home to the President's Home.
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May 10, 2024
Bet Elazraki Children’s Home in Israel.
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