Beit Ruth for Young Women and Girls At Risk

Beit Ruth for Young Women and Girls At Risk Beit Ruth is the vision of Founder Susan Ashner. Over 30,000 girls in Israel are deemed at-risk by the Ministry of Welfare.

At our long-term residential, educational, and therapeutic Village, Beit Ruth provides critical on-the-ground programs and services to girls, ages 13-18, who have been removed from their homes by court order due to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Tragically, this issue is considered low-priority, resulting in exhausted state-run facilities. Beit Ruth aims to meet the unique educational need

s of at-risk girls while remaining sensitive to therapeutic goals and social/emotional capabilities and to provide the tools to support for the future. Beit Ruth Village is a long-term therapeutic residence for girls aged 13 - 18 who have been removed from their homes by court order due to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Led by a professional all-female staff, Beit Ruth ensures that all physical welfare needs are met (including shelter, food, clothing, and healthcare), while implementing a coordinated curriculum that combines intensive on-site academic programming with integrated therapeutic programs (including individual, group art, music, equine, horticulture therapies). Our advocacy work extends beyond the Village, allowing us to effect greater change at the systemic level by helping to shape policy; provide an understanding of needed resources; mobilize various stakeholders; and partner with community, state, and international leaders. Our Village programs and services and our advocacy work are both a part of our mission to end the cycle of violence.

In this farewell letter from one of our girls.... "I wanted to say thank you for truly seeing me. Not just as a student ...
08/31/2026

In this farewell letter from one of our girls.... "I wanted to say thank you for truly seeing me. Not just as a student who comes to music lessons, and not just as someone who sings, but as a person. You saw my voice, you believed in it, and you gave me the confidence to believe in it a little more myself."

This is the moment, she felt she was invited to have her voice heard and someone genuinely wanted to listen, the moment she saw a positive reflection of herself in the eyes of our music teacher, Alma, looking at her with genuine belief that she is capable of anything... those are the moments that make the life-changing difference that stay with our girls for years to come.

It is an enormous privilege to play a part in each girl's journey of healing.

This week, "H" completed her process at the Beit Ruth Village and began a new chapter, taking with her all the strength,...
08/07/2026

This week, "H" completed her process at the Beit Ruth Village and began a new chapter, taking with her all the strength, tools and faith in herself that she has gained along the way with us. ❤️ We look at her today with great pride and excitement to see how much she's grown. We are privileged to know this special young woman - and to have been by her side in her process. May she continue to dare, dream, and always remember how capable she is and all the good she deserves. "H" will soon start her National Service. She will continue to receive guidance in Beit Ruth's Alumnae Program and we will be there to see her thrive. "H": we are proud of you and excited for you and we will always be here for you ♥️

Proud and excited to share! Beit Ruth has been recognized as an "Outstanding Framework" sponsored by the Youth Authority...
07/16/2026

Proud and excited to share! Beit Ruth has been recognized as an "Outstanding Framework" sponsored by the Youth Authority: first place among Youth Sponsorship frameworks for girls and third place among all Youth Sponsorship frameworks in the country.

Behind this achievement is a dedicated, professional and mission-driven team, working day after day, even in the most challenging moments, with a deep belief in every girl and her ability to grow, heal, and succeed.

Thank you to our amazing professional team for the hard work, the sensitivity, perseverance, your big heart and uncompromising commitment. You are the ones who make Beit Ruth a real home. It is a source of great pride for all of us, and a reminder that professional, human, and loving work can change lives❤️

Yesterday we celebrated the end of our school year with 10 happy graduates. 10 graduates with full matriculation! 10 gra...
07/15/2026

Yesterday we celebrated the end of our school year with 10 happy graduates. 10 graduates with full matriculation! 10 graduates who proved to everyone that they can do anything!🎓️ We are so beyond words as they finish their stay in the Village and enter our Alumnae Program because Beit Ruth is forever family.♥️ In celebration, our talented girls wrote and performed the humorous and emotional "Wizard of Ruth" in a lavish production that our School staff brought to life🏆

Beit Ruth was invited to take part in KLA Corporation celebrations of the global company's 50th anniversary and the 40th...
06/29/2026

Beit Ruth was invited to take part in KLA Corporation celebrations of the global company's 50th anniversary and the 40th anniversary of the company in Israel, where a special presentation about the company's community partnerships featured our Managing Director, Inbal Yohanan. We wish our partners at KLA continued success and thank them for exciting collaborations that make real social impact.

Yesterday, the Principal of Beit Ruth's on-site School, Dafna Ohana, was awarded Outstanding Principal of the Year by Is...
06/17/2026

Yesterday, the Principal of Beit Ruth's on-site School, Dafna Ohana, was awarded Outstanding Principal of the Year by Israel's Ministry of Education Youth Authority "Hila" Program for at-risk youth, from among 35 of her peers.

Dafna was recognized for her competent and professional knowledge, the extraordinary help she gives to her Hila colleagues, her curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, seeing new challenges as opportunities for growth, and leadership of her team.

We agree this honor is so well deserved and we are grateful to Dafna for fostering a culture in our School that instills these same traits in the girls of Beit Ruth.🏆️ 🏅

The Beit Ruth Village shared this beautiful post on June 7, following Susan Ashner's birthday the day before.Yesterday e...
06/17/2026

The Beit Ruth Village shared this beautiful post on June 7, following Susan Ashner's birthday the day before.

Yesterday evening, just when we sat down to write a birthday post for our late Susan, the sirens started again.
If Susan was here, she would probably be sending a video of love to the girls asking us to make sure they are protected and know how loved they are! She promised to come visit as soon as the flights were resumed.
She also asked us to make sure all the women on our team knew how much she loved them and appreciated their dedication. That they are the beating heart of Beit Ruth ♥️
Our Susan, the wonderful founder of Beit Ruth who left us prematurely and left us a glorious legacy to continue and maintain. How we've missed you!
Our girls remember you and your heartwarming visits to the village and hundreds of our seniors know how to tell that seeing the life you built for yourself - made them believe that they too are capable.
Yesterday the girls entered the ImaginationBox classroom we dedicated in your memory, and they got to feel you and see the woman behind this amazing place where they can build their life, called Beit Ruth, which they call - Home ♥️ 🏡

Pictured: Susan visiting the village with a loving hug to a girl and a meeting with the staff where she cheers each and every one. The memorial wall quotes Susan, who told the girls:
"You deserve care and love.
You deserve education,
You deserve a bright future,
full of security, love, and opportunities."

Today, we’re remembering and missing our beloved Beit Ruth founder and visionary, Susan Ashner, that much more, on her b...
06/06/2026

Today, we’re remembering and missing our beloved Beit Ruth founder and visionary, Susan Ashner, that much more, on her birthday. Each day at Beit Ruth, Susan’s belief that every life can be rebuilt guides our girls and young women to futures of dignity, possibility, and the strength of knowing they are not alone – we are with them. On Susan’s birthday and every day, we are not only keeping Susan’s legacy, we are building on it. Susan’s enduring light shines bright. 🌺 💗

Beit Ruth Sports Day 2026 was epic! Competition between the houses, lots of fun, good sportsmanship, and a pampering bre...
05/21/2026

Beit Ruth Sports Day 2026 was epic! Competition between the houses, lots of fun, good sportsmanship, and a pampering breakfast. Empowering and uplifting on so many levels!

As Shavuot approaches, we draw special inspiration from our Biblical namesake, Ruth — whose story we read on this holida...
05/21/2026

As Shavuot approaches, we draw special inspiration from our Biblical namesake, Ruth — whose story we read on this holiday. Ruth's courage and determination to embrace a new path and build a new life, are reflected every day at Beit Ruth, where our girls and young women create a future forged in connection with one another, rooted in dignity, and filled with meaning. Chag sameach!

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