The Kemach Foundation creates opportunities for Haredim to enter the Israeli workforce, by individually addressing financial & academic challenges & facilitating job placement Its vision was borne out of an acute understanding of the micro and macro needs of the Haredi community in Israel and the juxtaposition with its place and perception in Israeli society. With a $22m budget including 56% funde
d by the Israeli government, Kemach has already brought more than 20,000 Haredim through its doors and intends to bring at least 2,500 Haredi men each year into the workforce. Founded in 2007, The Kemach Foundation was established as a recognized and trusted investor in the success of the sector’s social and economic development and provide multiple opportunities for sustainable and dignified employment. The Kemach Foundation is a non-profit organisation which serves all Haredim in Israel annually from every sector, background and affiliation, by providing the resources, scholarships, job placement and support. Kemach works in partnership with government and other agencies, to advance the provision of generous study and training scholarships, support for new employment initiatives, in-depth aptitude career testing and personal counseling. Its unique blend of professionalism, specializing in the nuances and sensitivities of the Haredi community have made Kemach the focal point for every Haredi individual looking for the support and training required to joining the Israeli workforce and establish a sense of fiscal self-sufficiency for them and their families. As a result, poverty is considerably reduced, welfare dependency is eliminated and the cultural rift in Israeli society has begun to heal to promote greater understanding and acceptance. Today, thanks to Kemach, thousands of Haredim are contributing significantly to the economy and benefit from equal access to high level education and quality employment.
