Today is called a tour day! We are heading north to a place called Beit Ruth. CAARI has visited this place before and we were so impressed with this facility. Just to set the stage – over 30,000 girls aged 13-18 are considered at risk in Israel. Lost to the streets, forgotten and abused in their family homes.
The Beit Ruth Educational & Therapeutic Village, located in Afula, is a long-term therapeutic residence and school for the vulnerable and at-risk girls. The mission of Beti Ruth is to give the girls the opportunity to thrive emotionally, socially and academically, thereby breaking the cycle of violence for themselves and future generations of children in Israel. In a safe, structured and loving home environment, Beit Ruth provides the academic and therapeutic resources necessary to enable at-risk girls to re-enter society as caring, educated, independent and empowered young women.
Following lunch we journeyed to the JNF Northern Tree Planting Center, in Lavi Forest, for tree planting. This was our opportunity to physically connect with the land and remember or honor loved ones.
In the evening, with sadness and fond memories, we bid “Li’hitriot” to the 3- week participants and welcomed the 4 week participants!