Children’s Home Bakery: This home was founded in 1954 in Be’er Tuvia, South Israel, with the purpose of providing a safe environment for children to dwell who have to be removed from their own homes. The 72 children/youth currently living there are aged 7-18. There is also a smaller group of 16 children ages 3-14 who are there on emergency removal from their homes who will remain there until it is determined what is best for them. This home also offers social services with therapeutic and enriching activities for an additional 45 children who live with their own families as a way to help prevent them from being removed from their family home environment.

Arising from the desire to provide the children with practical life skills, the home has converted one of its rooms into a bakery. This will teach the children baking, cooking and business skills. It is our hope that the bakery will also be a source of income for the home as they develop the business and begin to sell outside their own community. Working in this bakery with a qualified instructor gives the children greater independence, enabling them to use all their senses while also developing their abilities, creativity, and confidence. There is a huge demand of young people coming from other areas who want to participate and the bakery needs more funds to accommodate.