Beit Canada Barnea Absorption Center

Inseparable from aliyah – and equally important – is the smooth integration of Jews who come home to Israel. Successful absorption is essential to fulfilling their dreams and Israel’s potential. The Jewish Agency takes a multidimensional approach to softenthe landing for immigrants – with absorption centers serving as the critical first step.

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PARTNERING WITH PURPOSE, ALL OVER THE WORLD.www.jewishagency.orgThe Jewish Agency is funded by The Jewish Federations of North America, Keren Hayesod, major Jewish communities and federations, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, foundations and donors from Israel and around the world.

Beit Canada Barnea Absorption Center

Inseparable from aliyah – and equally important – is the smooth integration of Jews who come home to Israel. Successful absorption is essential to fulfilling their dreams and Israel’s potential. The Jewish Agency takes a multidimensional approach to softenthe landing for immigrants – with absorption centers serving as the critical first step.

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PARTNERING WITH PURPOSE, ALL OVER THE WORLD.www.jewishagency.orgThe Jewish Agency is funded by The Jewish Federations of North America, Keren Hayesod, major Jewish communities and federations, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, foundations and donors from Israel and around the world.

Located in Ashkelon on the shore

of the Mediterranean Sea, the

Jewish Agency’s Beit Canada

Barnea Absorption Center

provides a warm, first home for

new immigrants. Newcomers

receive not only housing, but the

support and guidance they need

to successfully integrate into the

fabric of Israeli society.

Building a NewLife in IsraelBeit Canada Barnea Absorption Center

The Beit Canada Barnea Absorption Center is home to more than 440 new immigrants from Ethiopia. It is one of many Jewish Agency absorption centers throughout the country that help Israel’s newest citizens realize their dream of becoming part of the Jewish state.

Residents participate in intensive Hebrew ulpan classes, cultural and social activities, empowerment workshops and employment retraining programs. The Center’s dedicated staff supports immigrants through every step of the absorption process, helping them to find new homes, secure employment and enroll their children in school. Those in need also receive medical care and counseling.

The unique Yesodot/Foundations enrichment program gives children and teens immediate, targeted support for their new life in Israel. The multi-level, multi-age program builds their self-esteem,

prepares them for a lifetime of learning and addresses their social, emotional and scholastic needs. The program includes Jewish holiday celebrations, a learning center, after school tutoring ,computer education, bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies at the Western Wall and a Big Brother and Sister program.

Beit Canada Barnea is located in Ashkelon, a southern city terrorized by the constant threat of Kassam rocket fire. Since the beginning of the Second Intifada in 2000 and throughout the Gaza War, the city has suffered brutal rocket attacks which have inflicted serious physical and emotional damage. A new program was introduced at the Absorption Center to provide adults and children with special workshops that use drama and puppet therapy, bibliotherapy, yoga and relaxation techniques to help them cope with the ongoing trauma resulting from these terrifying attacks.

Located in Ashkelon on the shore

of the Mediterranean Sea, the

Jewish Agency’s Beit Canada

Barnea Absorption Center

provides a warm, first home for

new immigrants. Newcomers

receive not only housing, but the

support and guidance they need

to successfully integrate into the

fabric of Israeli society.

Building a NewLife in IsraelBeit Canada Barnea Absorption Center

The Beit Canada Barnea Absorption Center is home to more than 440 new immigrants from Ethiopia. It is one of many Jewish Agency absorption centers throughout the country that help Israel’s newest citizens realize their dream of becoming part of the Jewish state.

Residents participate in intensive Hebrew ulpan classes, cultural and social activities, empowerment workshops and employment retraining programs. The Center’s dedicated staff supports immigrants through every step of the absorption process, helping them to find new homes, secure employment and enroll their children in school. Those in need also receive medical care and counseling.

The unique Yesodot/Foundations enrichment program gives children and teens immediate, targeted support for their new life in Israel. The multi-level, multi-age program builds their self-esteem,

prepares them for a lifetime of learning and addresses their social, emotional and scholastic needs. The program includes Jewish holiday celebrations, a learning center, after school tutoring ,computer education, bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies at the Western Wall and a Big Brother and Sister program.

Beit Canada Barnea is located in Ashkelon, a southern city terrorized by the constant threat of Kassam rocket fire. Since the beginning of the Second Intifada in 2000 and throughout the Gaza War, the city has suffered brutal rocket attacks which have inflicted serious physical and emotional damage. A new program was introduced at the Absorption Center to provide adults and children with special workshops that use drama and puppet therapy, bibliotherapy, yoga and relaxation techniques to help them cope with the ongoing trauma resulting from these terrifying attacks.