HERE COMES THE BRIDE
The children in the Afikim Talpiot branch could barely contain their excitement when the newly wedded couple Camille and Jonas Eisenberg, grandchildren of Rabbi Josy Eisenberg, president of Friends of Afikim in France & Switzerland decided to host sheva brachot in the Afikim center. Afikim grandparents, parents and children came together for a lovely catered lunch and […]
Early Purim Fun
Teenagers from Yishuv Bat Ayin refused to let themselves be brought down by recent terror attacks in the Gush Etzion area and sought to create joy by spreading joy to those in need. On Purim Katan, in Adar I, the youth organized a fun and original Purim carnival for the Afikim children in Jerusalem.
AN EVENING OF EXCELLENCE 2
Afikim’s Evening of Excellence 2 was held once again in Palm Beach Florida and featured Cantor Netanel Hershtik and the Hampton Choir. Initiated by Rabbi Moshe & Dinie Scheiner the evening is organized and supported by friends of Afikim in Palm Beach and Boca Raton and was a spectacular success with over 150 people in […]
CHESSED: A BOOMING BUSINESS
In an emotional and heartwarming ceremony, the Afikim center in Ramot was dedicated in memory of Moshe, Yaakov and Rachel Salmanowitz by their grandchildren Richard and Elizabeth Salmanowitz and their children. In a heartfelt speech Richard Salmanowitz told the children and those in attendance stories about his grandparents and great grandparents in Latvia. Family legend talks of a […]
A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Mrs. Beverly Rockman celebrated her 70th Birthday and honored Afikim by asking friends and family to donate to Afikim in lieu of gifts. Afikim was proud to be remembered on this very special occasion and wish Mrs. Rockman many more years of celebration in health and happiness.
YESHIVA OF FLATBUSH CHESSED MISSION
Despite the cold weather outside and the threat of a snow storm brewing the annual visit of YoF Chessed mission brought with it its usual (or unusual) positive energy and fun. Entertained by Yehuda Katz L’Sheva fame the children sang together and worked on writing joint lyrics. The Afikim children look forward to this annual visit when […]
BAR MITZVAH TWINS
On a bar Mitzvah trip to Israel with his grandparents, William and Batzion Berman, Judah met up with an Afikim boy his age and enjoyed a get to know you lunch at Waffle Bar. The two boys shared notes on school, friends, Facebook, WhatsApp and whatnot and promised to stay in touch across the globe. Aharon […]
FROM FLORIDA WITH LOVE
When Gani Hoch of Boca Raton, Florida was planning her Bat Mitzvah Celebration during Chanukah she sought to share her happiness with those less fortunate and so the 8 Crazy Nights of Chanukah Campaign was born. Gani appealed to all her friends and family to donate to Afikim and also hosted a morning of gift […]
TWO NEW AFIKIM CENTERS OPEN IN JERUSALEM
This academic year saw the inclusion of 2 new branches to Afikim. In addition to the Afikim Bet Hanel Learning Center in Talpiot that caters to junior high and high school students, Afikim opened its doors to elementary aged students living in the Talpiot tenements. The center is located in the heart of the neighborhood in […]
EXTRA CURRICULAR PROGRAM AND THERAPIES
As part of its rich academic and enrichment program Afikim offers varied therapeutic programs to its students in order to enable each child develop to his/her potential. The therapeutic programs are designed to help the children and youth develop self-confidence, trust, group reliance and, of course, hTherapeutic programs include pet therapy, horseback riding, dog training, […]
