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GIVERS GAIN BIG IN EXPANDED VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

By Sarit Newman | July 18 2022 | 0 Comments.

To rousing music and a standing ovation from students, five wheelchair-bound residents of a Jerusalem-based Home for the Handicapped made a recent emotional entrance to Boys Town Jerusalem’s Kaswell Auditorium. Speaking to a schoolwide Salute to BTJ Volunteers and later in small student groups, the special guests shared details of their interaction with BTJ students […]

SPECIAL TRIUMPHS FOR BTJ CLASS OF 2022

By Sarit Newman | June 21 2022 | 0 Comments.

The recent graduation of Boys Town Jerusalem’s Class of 2022 marked their triumph over challengesno class had ever faced over the school’s 74 years. “The Covid pandemic that closed our campus for the better part of two years placed tremendous hurdles before us all. I’m proud of your patience and efforts, and I salute your […]

LIGHTING THE BEACON FOR OTHERS

By Sarit Newman | June 2 2022 | 0 Comments.

Evyatar Montin, 20, who is now graduating from Boys Town Jerusalem’s College of Applied Engineering, still breaks into tears when he speaks of his best friend’s tragic death from cancer at age 16. Yet Evyatar’s life now centers on preventing the deaths of others. “I’m convinced that my friend was one of the many victims […]

ELCHANAN’S METEORIC RISE

By Sarit Newman | June 1 2022 | 0 Comments.

Many would be overwhelmed by the difficult poverty and homelife that nineteen-year-old Elchanan Feldman faces. Yet Elchanan’s optimism and faith have given him extraordinary power: not only has he excelled in his advanced studies in Boys Town Jerusalem’s College of Applied Engineering, but he’s helped his classmates succeed as well. Elchanan, his unemployed Russian-immigrant parents, […]

A BOOST OF CONFIDENCE THAT CHANGES LIVES

By Sarit Newman | May 12 2022 | 0 Comments.

Two years ago, Boys Town Jerusalem 10th grader Noah* had nothing left to lose. He felt rejected by his classmates, had lost trust in his teachers, and was devastated by his parents’ ceaseless, violent fighting. His depression grew deeper each day. Only thanks to the lifesaving trust, encouragement and love of BTJ remedial teacher Mrs. […]

BTJ’S KASWELL FITNESS CENTER: A LIFESAVER FOR BOYS IN DISTRESS

By Sarit Newman | May 12 2022 | 0 Comments.

Mid-morning, Dani*, a painfully thin 8th grader, entered Boys Town Jerusalem’s Kaswell Fitness Center to begin working out. “I need help adjusting the weights,” he called out to Doron Deutch, head of BTJ’s physical education department. “You’re doing great, Dani,” Deutch encouraged the youngster. Every few minutes, Dani kept calling the teacher for more attention. […]