Summer Camp:
Summer Camp:
An Experience That Shapes Lives
An Experience That Shapes Lives
Since 1989, Yad Yisroel has been running inspiring, joyful Jewish camps for disadvantaged children across the former Soviet Union. Our programs now serve over 400 children every year.
Since 1989, Yad Yisroel has been running inspiring, joyful Jewish camps for disadvantaged children across the former Soviet Union. Our programs now serve over 400 children every year.
THE NEED
Three months with no school, no structure, and a challenging home environment is not just difficult for a child — it can be genuinely dangerous. Many of the children we serve come from homes affected by poverty, neglect, and instability. With long school breaks and limited supervision, these children face real risks on the streets.
Three months with no school, no structure, and a challenging home environment is not just difficult for a child — it can be genuinely dangerous. Many of the children we serve come from homes affected by poverty, neglect, and instability. With long school breaks and limited supervision, these children face real risks on the streets.
What Camp Looks Like
What Camp Looks Like
Safe.
Safe.
Our camps offer these children a completely different kind of summer. They swim. They sing. They learn. They laugh. They form friendships that last a lifetime.
Our camps offer these children a completely different kind of summer. They swim. They sing. They learn. They laugh. They form friendships that last a lifetime.
Joyful.
Joyful.
And they experience something deeper: the warmth and beauty of Shabbos. Real exposure to Jewish values. Kind, consistent adult role models — perhaps for the first time. Through interactive activities, sports, creative projects, and personal attention, campers build confidence, social skills, and a genuine love for Yiddishkeit.
And they experience something deeper: the warmth and beauty of Shabbos. Real exposure to Jewish values. Kind, consistent adult role models — perhaps for the first time. Through interactive activities, sports, creative projects, and personal attention, campers build confidence, social skills, and a genuine love for Yiddishkeit.
Jewish.
Jewish.
For many children, this is their first encounter with a healthy and joyful Jewish environment.
For many children, this is their first encounter with a healthy and joyful Jewish environment.
FOR PARENTS
Peace of Mind That Cannot Be Overstated
Peace of Mind That Cannot Be Overstated
For parents — especially single parents, those working multiple jobs, or those facing their own hardship — our camp is a lifeline. They know their children are safe, supported, and thriving. And most importantly, the kids simply get to be kids.
For parents — especially single parents, those working multiple jobs, or those facing their own hardship — our camp is a lifeline. They know their children are safe, supported, and thriving. And most importantly, the kids simply get to be kids.
FOR PARENTS
Inspired by the World, Inspiring Here
Inspired by the World, Inspiring Here
Our counselors come from around the world to serve these children — bringing energy, dedication, and Jewish heart. In a fun‐filled, relaxed, and caring atmosphere, they inspire campers and introduce them to Jewish concepts that are entirely new to them.
Our counselors come from around the world to serve these children — bringing energy, dedication, and Jewish heart. In a fun‐filled, relaxed, and caring atmosphere, they inspire campers and introduce them to Jewish concepts that are entirely new to them.
Yad Yisroel’s camps go beyond filling the summer. They shape futures.
Yad Yisroel’s camps go beyond filling the summer. They shape futures.
Yad Yisroel is a non-profit organization in the USA, England, Israel, and the former Soviet Union, dedicated to strengthening Jewish life in Belarus. We bring education, food, care, and community together to support children, families, and elderly community members through every stage of life.
Yad Yisroel is a non-profit organization in the USA, England, Israel, and the former Soviet Union, dedicated to strengthening Jewish life in Belarus. We bring education, food, care, and community together to support children, families, and elderly community members through every stage of life.
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
Jewish Education
Jewish Education
Programs of Chesed
Programs of Chesed
Life Skills
Life Skills
Community Development
Community Development
Get Involved
Get Involved
US Office
US Office
Belarus Office
Belarus Office
Moshe Fhima
+375 29 671 8019
moshefima@gmail.com
Moshe Fhima
+375 29 671 8019
moshefima@gmail.com
UK Friends of Yad Yisroel
UK Friends of Yad Yisroel
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