About 8,500 Holocaust survivors recognized by the Ministry of Finance currently live in Rishon LeZion. These seniors are aged 80 and above, and a third of them receive a supplemental income allowance. In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, their need for support and assistance became acute.
The city’s Social Inclusion Division is responsible for connecting with associations for helping the elderly by supplying them with food parcels and cooked food. In recent months, the number of requests has grown ever larger. We invite you to donate to one of the projects that help elderly Holocaust survivors living among us to get through this difficult period with dignity.
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
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
“Tnufa” (Momentum) – Empowering Ethiopian Youth: Located in the community center in struggling Ramat Eliyahu neighbourhood, this program combines English learning with digital literacy tools