Community Empowerment

Project No. 43 – There is an open area at the Ramat Eliyahu Youth Center that serves all of the neighborhood youth. It is a place where the teens come to enjoy themselves, meet, play and spend some of their free time. The space contains a variety of games, including table games, ping pong, pool,

RISHOP is a first-of-its-kind community initiative in Rishon LeZion; a boutique offering brand-new clothing and fashion accessories, designed specifically for families supported by the city’s welfare services. The program allows these families to purchase items using a digital wallet, with credits provided by the city municipality, creating a dignified shopping experience that feels just like

The MEHUBARIM (Connected) Center in Rishon LeZion provides a vital “home away from home” for immigrant teenagers (ages 12–18) facing the challenges of language barriers and cultural shock. Our proven model empowers youth through four specialized “Labs”—Theatre, Video, Tech, and Self—where they build resilience and leadership skills through project-based learning. In just the first half

Project No. 34 – The Rishon LeZion Foundation, in cooperation with the Rishon LeZion Municipality and the city’s Religious Council, assists various projects citywide, through outside donations or contributions from the community, in synagogue renovations and dedications.

Project No. 32 – The Rishon LeZion Foundation, in cooperation with the Rishon LeZion Municipality, is working to establish a center for the LGBTQ community in the city.

Project No. 4 – An annual and comprehensive program by the Social Inclusion Administration, with the Rishon LeZion Foundation’s assistance, that aims to provide an up close and personal encounter with the story of the Jewish immigration to Israel from Ethiopia through Sudan, with all of its hardships, trials and tribulations.