Special Events
Events of the Month at Bet Elazraki - January 2008
The past month at Bet Elazraki has been full of special, exciting events!
Bringing in the Sefer Torah Ceremony:
The Benun and Cohen families arrived at our home all the way from New York in order to present our Children's Home with a very special gift – a Sefer Torah. The ceremony of bringing in the Sefer Torah, dedicated to Benun's parents, was honored with the presence of Rabbi Shlush and Rabbi Cohen, Rabbis of Netanya communities. The exciting moment was felt by all who were present. In the midst of all the excitement, the grandchild Meir Benun celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at our Home, along with our children and his friends from Flatbush School in New York - all the more reason to celebrate! The heavy rain and piercing cold could not compete with the warmth and joy felt by everyone during the ceremony… Quick enough, cheerful dancing circles were formed and everyone was on their feet! The moving, joyful ceremony will stay in our memories for a long time to come… The Flatbush School's visit to our Children's Home symbolizes a unique bond that we share – every year, during winter break, parent-student groups arrive for a visit at Bet Elazraki and we are excited time and time again towards it! We warmly thank the Benun and Cohen families for an unforgettable experience!
Bringing in the Sefer Torah Ceremony at Bet Elazraki
The HANC and HAFTR Schools' visits to Bet Elazraki
HANC School's Visit: A group of parents and children from HANC School, Long Island, New York, arrived at Bet Elazraki for a visit in order to get to know our Children's Home and its unique character. The joyful visit was followed by a festive dinner and plenty of music. We would to thank the wonderful Hanc group for sharing such an amazing evening with us…
All smiles… HANC School's Family Trip to Bet Elazraki
Inauguration of the Cooperberg's Garden:
Along with the HANC mission we were happy to welcome the wonderful Cooperberg family from West Hempstead, NY and to celebrate a special event – a new Garden at our Infants Emergency Shelter.
The Cooperberg family, dear friends to the children and our Home, has given us this generous gift and now not only do they have a special place in our hearts, but also a special place in our home. The entire family came all the way from New York to spend an afternoon of fun and laughter in the new garden with all the children. The sound of happy children can be heard at the Cooperberg Garden everyday now!
The beautiful new Cooperberg Garden
HAFTR School's Visit:
From HAFTR School, a school from Long Island as well, a group of parents and children arrived to share their sons' and daughters' Bar & Bat Mitzvahs together with our children! After one very festive dinner, all took part in some happy excited dancing, accompanied by wonderful live music. The evening was crowned a success and as it ended, dozen of smiles escorted the wonderful group… Thank you for the initiative to share your celebration with our children!
Dancing the night away… HAFTR School's visit to Bet Elazraki
The HANC & HAFTR Schools have a year long relationship with our Home. Parent-student groups who come to share with us their Simchas come back to visit us at our Home. The excitement is always at a peak towards reuniting with old friends…
Tu BiShvat Dinner with Excellence Nessuah:
Such an exciting evening hasn't been seen in our Children's Home for quite some time! About 20 employees of Excellence Nessuah, all taking part in a Big Brother Project with our children at our Children's Home, arrived with their families to celebrate Tu BiShvat at our Children's Home! For the full story, follow this link:
http://www.elazraki.org.il/helpE.asp?p_info=266
Intel's Volunteer Matching Grant Program:
It all started with a new, blessed initiative of the Community Relations department of Intel. About 30 employees of Intel Israel arrived at our Children's Home for a first meeting of a monthly program due to take place all throughout the school year! Our ground floor quickly turned into a giant workshop where our children took part in many wonderful activities, courtesy of The Haifa Museum of Science! For the full sotry, follow this link: