Negba enjoyed the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from the Nice Church of the Annunciation recently at the organization’s headquarters in Beersheva, as part of the group’s trip to Israel. Some years ago Negba’s founder Claude Meyer (ז”ל) met with leaders of the church. The congregation was greatly moved by…
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To Give is to Receive: Negba’s Hadassah Volunteers in Jerusalem
Whether they be national service women, board members, retirees or college students, Negba relies greatly on a cadre of committed and talented volunteers. Two of them, Margalit Raviv and Miri Farouz, assist once a week at Negba’s Jerusalem Grosman After-School Home for Children. They’ve been volunteering for three years now,…
Continue ReadingIsraeli Soldiers Occupy Negba for a Day, Capture Hearts of Negba’s Children
The Israel Defense Forces recently conducted a military coup in Beersheva, as combat soldiers from the Givati Brigade marched into Negba’s after-school Homes and conquered the hearts of its kids. Clad in army fatigues and armed with much love, roughly 15 ‘special ops’ volunteers spent an afternoon leading activities and…
Continue ReadingIt’s Not Just About the Children: Helping Parents Be Better Parents and Individuals
A Conversation with a Negba Parent Advancing the wellbeing of children and youth is Negba’s core mission, and parents are integral partners in Negba’s care for their children. But the parents themselves possess individual needs, and these must not be overlooked. Michal is one example of how a parent grew…
Continue ReadingSinging Towards Success: Negba’s New Children’s Choir
A new musical initiative launched this fall at Negba, as one of the many cultural ventures offered to advance Negba’s youth. Approximately ten kids from grades 2 through 6 passed the intensive audition for the Negba Children’s Choir, which was open to all Negba children. Members of the choir possess…
Continue ReadingA Youthful Point of View: Ori Israel Reflects on Seven Years (and Counting) at Negba
For half of his life, Ori Israel, 14, has been spending five hours a day of every week day at Negba. Much like his real home in Beersheva, Negba is an essential part of his being. It wasn’t something forced upon him by his parents when he first walked into…
Continue ReadingNegba Mourns the Loss of Negba Co-Founder Claude Kadouch
The entire Negba family mourns the loss of Negba Co-Founder Claude Kadouch, who was laid to rest on Friday, January 4, 2019 in Jerusalem at the age of 87. Claude moved to Israel in 1980 from France, and in 2006 co-founded Negba with Claude Meyer (z”l) and Jean Bisseliches. For…
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