Orr Shalom for Israeli Children-at-Risk

22/02/2026

Thank you to our dear friends in Germany for a wonderful professional exchange visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

19/06/2025

Even in these times of extreme uncertainty, Orr Shalom continues to care for our 1400 children and youth with the utmost dedication, sensitivity, and love.
At Orr Shalom, we ensure that every child who needs a safe and stable home and an adult figure to care for them has that 365 days of the year, in times of war or relative quiet.

Many foster families, group home parents and graduates of Orr Shalom's programs are amongst Israel's security forces, emergency responders, and IDF soldiers. To them - we saw a special thank you - and we've "got this" until you return home.

Stay safe 🇮🇱♥️

30/04/2025

Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

29/04/2025

10/04/2025

The Orr Shalom family wishes you and your loved ones a meaningful and joyful Passover.
Just as this holiday marks the journey of our ancestors from slavery to freedom – so do we hope it will mark the freedom of the remaining hostages.
Thank you for supporting Orr Shalom.
Your generosity allows us to continue lighting the way for our children and youth, today and every day of the year.

06/04/2025

Every child deserves a place to celebrate the holiday.

Passover is a time of family, warmth, and belonging.
But for children and youth who cannot return home, it can be a painful reminder of what’s missing.
Safe Haven Camp is our way of giving them an uplifting holiday and a feeling of belonging.

We need your help:
The cost per child is $250 per day — or $2,500 for the full Passover session.

Click here to donate: https://my.israelgives.org/en/fundme/CampPesach2025

Thank you for choosing to make this holiday truly meaningful — for them, too.

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and meaningful
Passover!

15/01/2025

A New Chapter for Or Shalom✨

Yair Madalion steps into the role of CEO of Or Shalom, succeeding Tali Halaf, who concludes 20 years of dedicated service to the organization, including nearly eight as CEO. Madalion, with over two decades of experience in social welfare and leadership, joined Or Shalom 12 years ago and recently served as VP of Development. In this role, he led innovative initiatives and impactful programs for at-risk children and youth, such as the “Young Adults” program and the “Mother of the Road” project.

Tali Halaf, outgoing CEO of Orr Shalom:
"I am closing an exciting and meaningful chapter in my life and am proud to have had the privilege of leading Orr Shalom to remarkable achievements for children and youth at risk. I warmly congratulate Yair on his appointment and trust that he will continue to elevate the organization to new heights."

Yair Medalion, incoming CEO of Orr Shalom:
"I am honored to take on the role of CEO of Orr Shalom and committed to continue developing Orr Shalom’s important work for children and youth at risk. Together with our dedicated professional team and valued partners, we will continue to provide every child with a stable home and an opportunity for a life filled with hope."

Anat Ramaty Shashua, Chair of Orr Shalom’s Board:
"I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Tali Halaf, the Orr Shalom's CEO over the past eight years, for her dedicated work and the significant journey we have undertaken together. During these years, during challenging periods like the COVID-19 pandemic and the current Iron Sword War, Orr Shalom has continually grown and adapted while steadfastly supporting the children we serve. Yair Medalion has rich experience and deep understanding of the organization and the field in which we operate. We are confident that his proven abilities, innovative approach, and longstanding commitment to Orr Shalom will ensure continued growth and success."

13/06/2024

At this time, 21 works of art are being created in 16 studios across the country by the talented hands of 16 artists who responded to our challenge, with a focus on artists who were evacuated from their homes. After learning about the organization and getting to know our frameworks, each artist created an artistic concept that expresses Orr Shalom's story using various materials, colors, and textures.
The unique works will be presented at our annual event, which will be held on Sunday, 16/6, at 19:00 at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
A glimpse at some of the art:

"An amulet," a digital collage, consists of symbols of protection and good luck intended to protect foster children. It is a work by Sophie Barzon Mackay, the artist and gallery creator of Kibbutz Be'er.

The piece "Benny's Boots," made of ceramics, paper, and epoxy, is by Donna Johnson Hecker, an American artist who has been supporting and accompanying our organization with her partner Gordon for many years. On June 23, she met our graduate, the late Benny Teke, who fell in battle on 7/10. For Donna, "Benny's Boots" symbolize life, love, and hope that last forever despite hardship and loss.

A series of photographs by art student Ala Raniyets Dunaisky. At the age of 12, Ala was taken out of her home and placed with a foster family. Her photographs deal with processing memories of her life before moving to the foster family.

"Blessings for the House" is a collage, drawing, and embroidery on paper series by Yael Serlin, an artist whose family was evacuated from the north. It is for our foster families and graduates who are establishing a home.

The event also includes a reception and cocktail dinner, a presentation of the organization's activities, and a meeting with the creator and musician Micah Biton, who grew up in a foster family and was evacuated from his home in Netiv HaAsara on 7/10.
Come rekindle the light and hope together with us.
For support : purchases >> https://did.li/gjLTY

11/06/2024

Yesterday, we celebrated the inauguration of a new Family Group Home in Holon, dedicated to the late Harvey and Sheila Hecker, a generous family from Toronto, Canada. The heartwarming ceremony was attended by many family and friends, including Gordon Hecker, chairman of Orr Shalom’s International Society, and his nephew, Razi Hecker, along with Ms. Anat Ramaty Shashua, chair of Orr Shalom’s Board of Directors and president of the Shashua Foundation.

Moving speeches by Gordon and Razi, Harvey and Sheila’s son and grandson, beautifully honored their memory, and girls residing in the house recited a lovely poem of hope and gratitude. A new mezuzah, crafted by children from our group homes, was affixed to the doorpost.
Our thanks to the dedicated Group Home staff under Orian’s management, and Ruti, the housemother, for their help organizing this special event.

We are certain that the new home will provide a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment for the ten girls living there, offering them a real chance for healing, healthy development, a better today and a brighter future. 🙏🏻