Joel had struggled with on and off anxiety and obsessive tendencies since he was fourteen. It had started when a friend from the neighborhood was killed in a tragic accident. His twin brother Benjamin was devastated at the time but eventually moved on. Joel seemed unable to shake it off. Sometimes the anxiety was severe, and other times it seemed to fade away altogether. It had been much better in his last year of high school, and Joel’s parents hoped that he had grown out of

FAQ ABOUT YOUTH MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS IN ISRAEL AT KAV L’NOAR (KLN) What Will Mentoring Accomplish for My Child? KLN mentoring is custom designed to meet the needs of each individual child.  In general, families can expect that children being mentored will feel supported and their voices heard.  Having the complete attention of a mentor helps them develop self-esteem.  Getting feedback from the mentor helps them develop self awareness, learn to express themselves effectivel

The Baseball Mentoring Connection by Noach Lipsky My mentoring experience started by answering an ad in my neighborhood’s Yahoo! Group message board. I was learning in Kollel at the time and my family was struggling to make ends meet. I had experience working with student with special needs, so Kav L’Noar intrigued me as an employment possibility. When I first applied the length of the application overwhelmed me. It started with the normal information (name, address, work exp

Congratulations to Meir Kaniel on running a full marathon in Houston, Texas on behalf of Kav L’Noar Running to Help Develop Life Skills Together with 50,000 others, our friend – Meir Kaniel – ran a full marathon (26.2 miles) in Houston, Texas that he has dedicated to Kav L’Noar.  This year’s marathon represents Meir’s second, having run last January in the Orlando, Florida marathon which he also dedicated to Kav L’Noar. Kudos to Meir for exceeding his goals for both campaigns

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] BENEFITS OF RELATIONSHIP BASED MENTORING FOR PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION OF ABUSE VICTIMS IN ISRAEL Sima Gordon, Mentoring Supervisor Mentoring as an Intervention tool: Mentoring provides a safe setting where abuse victims can be empowered to learn to trust again at their own pace in a natural setting. Mentoring can break the cycle and prevent children who have been abused from abusing others and/or abusing themselves by modeling appropriat

The Challenges of Aliyah: When and how Kav L’Noar can help? Adjustment issues for Olim Loss of language, culture, familiarity and community Culture Shock A feeling of vulnerability – taps into old insecurities Excitement alternating with feeling of being overwhelmed Focus on survival Mourning what was left behind Loss of status Struggling to reestablish oneself Stress on marriage Tendency to worry and anxiety Adjustment issues for children and teens Identity and Self esteem –

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Kav L’Noar helps Olim deal with Aliyah challenges In July 2014 the staff of Kav L’Noar met with some of the Olim coordinators in Jerusalem and surrounding communities to discuss Kav L’Noar’s programs and how they are helpful to Olim families. Click here to view the videos of the discussions Part 1- An overview and a description of our counseling program from Rina Berkus, our clinical supervisor. Part 2- Joy Epstein discusses the issues that

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PREVENT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN YOUR COMMUNITY! PARENTS: Please watch this video with Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz to learn how you can keep your children safe! click here to watch:Kav L’Noar -קו לנוער presents Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz: sexual abuse prevention . In our community, physical and sexual abuse really does occur. 90% of child molestation occurs at the hands of someone loved and respected by the child. Only 1 in 10 victimized children report a

I was privileged to organize a special Marathon campaign for the benefit of Kav L’Noar. THE BENEFITS OF RUNNING TO HELP DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS My name is Meir Kaniel & I recently began running as a way to improve my general health and to reduce stress and anxiety.  Last year I was privileged to organize a special Marathon campaign for the benefit of Kav L’Noar. With the help of a lot of special people, I completed my first marathon in Orlando, FL, and our campaign raised almost

Los Angeles Reception for Kav L’Noar; Guest Speaker, Rabbi Dr. David Fox On Monday evening, November 9, 2015 Dr. and Mrs. Ernie Agatstein hosted a reception for Kav L’Noar.  Kav L’Noar assists in dealing with the various challenges from learning disabilities, difficult family relationships, social challenges, self-esteem issues, depression, abuse, anxiety, trauma and mental health maladies. Dr. Agatstein introduced Mr. Dani Yemini, CEO of Kav L’Noar, who showed a brief video

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Developing Emotional Intelligence through Youth Mentoring in Israel Emotional Intelligence: What is it and why is it important? We have all known kids who are very bright, yet they have difficulty connecting with peers and consequently have few if any friends.   They are not good team players, respond inappropriately to authority figures, and are unable to articulate their needs and desires.  These children could be shy and withdrawn, or overly aggressi

It may be the circling helicopters or the sound of police and ambulance sirens or the voice of the newscaster on TV or the radio. All of it triggers fears and stress in adults here in Israel.  These rockets and ramming attacks can come, anytime without warning. Yes there are red alert sirens, and bomb shelters to run to and missile defense systems to stop it before it reaches us. However, the attacks are random and everyone is a target. In times of crisis and stress we someti

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Kramer *family came to KLN because they were concerned about their 17 year old son, Shlomo*,  who was having difficulty maintaining a school placement.  He had been dismissed from 4 schools in the previous year due to his extreme impulsivity and inability to follow basic rules.  His behavior at home was similar.  Shlomo was sullen, uncommunicative, and oppositional.  He was engaging in at risk behaviors and totally unwilling to talk to a

Listen to your children. Pay attention if they tell you they don’t want to be with someone or go somewhere. Take the time to talk with your children. Encourage open communication and learn how to be an active listener. Notice when someone shows one or all of your children a great deal of attention or begins giving them gifts. Talk to your children about the person, and find out why that person is acting in this way. Teach your children they have the right to say NO to any tou

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Power of Mentoring … Pages from the Diary of the Lotte Katz z”l Mentoring Program Ariella is the middle child of seven children. She came to  Kav L’Noar at age 12 at the recommendation of her Jerusalem school.  She was sent to a dorm facility last year because her home situation bordered on neglect. Her father is physically ill and her mother is unable to shoulder all of the burden. Their youngest child has PDD. The family is destitute.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This child changed the meaning of parenting for me. “I never asked to be born”. You don’t understand me”. “I hate you”. Those were some of the words that came out of my child’s mouth when he was around fifteen. After twenty-five years of raising children, I was faced with a teenager who, it seemed, had read a book called “How to be a Rebellious Teenager”. From the beginning, I understood that my child was in pain. I also understood that his

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Videos of the highlights from Kav L’Noar’s 10th Annual Conference Promoting Healthy Family Relationships can now be seen on YouTube.  The conference took place in Jerusalem on January 26, 2014 and featured a panel of Psychologists and Educators who spoke about Building Bridges between Home and School in Israel.  The panelists’ presentations were followed by an extensive Question and Answer session. Do you have a question that was not address

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Dvora Litt, MSW Family Therapist When your child refuses to go to school (1) Does your child refuse to return to school after a break in routine such as Shabbat, an illness or a blizzard? Does your child complain of headaches and stomach aches or other physical symptoms that seem to disappear by staying home? Are your attempts at persuading your child to return to school met with crying, angry outbursts or avoidant behaviors such as exce

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Joy Epstein, Family Therapist If you’re child has ADHD, you probably wonder, “What can I do to help him/her to be more successful in school?” Parents can be their child’s best advocates! Creating a team of people that are looking out for your child is essential to his/her success in school. Once your child has had a diagnosis of ADHD or any learning disability, it is essential that you set up regular meetings with your child’s teacher. I

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Dvora Litt, Family Therapist Children who are Olim Chadashim or children of Olim are particularly vulnerable to bullying in school.  They may want to fit in but speak a foreign language, have an accent, dress differently and display attitudes and behaviors associated with a different culture.  Peers are usually sensitive to and not necessarily forgiving of these differences. The large class size in Israel lends itself to the formation of