The next step is never taken alone.
For a child in Israel carrying more than any child should, the way forward is something we build together. Through healing. Through belonging. Through people who show up, and stay.
Some children grow up steadied by warmth, by safety, by a hand to hold. Others are still waiting for that hand.
This summer, Hameir Laarets is reaching the children of Israel who need the next step most, and making sure they do not take it on their own. A child can carry only so much before the weight settles into who they become. The work of The Next Step is to reach them earlier, stay longer, and make the path forward feel possible again.
Three ways to carry a child forward
 |  |  | 01. HealingProgram area: Medical care and assistance Care for the body and the heart. Medical support when a family cannot manage it alone, counseling for the wounds that do not show, and a steady presence for children moving through pain toward wholeness. | 02. BelongingProgram area: Guidance for at-risk youth Mentorship and guidance for young people who have learned to expect very little. A place to be known, a routine to count on, and a hand that does not let go when things get hard. | 03. A FutureProgram area: Care for orphans and families Steady support for orphans and families holding on through loss. Education, warmth, and the foundation a child needs to take the next step, and the one after that. |
Who we are"The world rests on three pillars. Torah, devotion, and acts of kindness. When they come together, light spreads, hearts open, and hope is reborn." For more than a generation, Rabbi Yisrael Abergel and the Hameir Laarets community in Netivot have turned that teaching into daily care across Israel. The Next Step carries it to the children who are waiting for it most. |  |
 | The Future Of Israel Is Growing Up Right NowEvery gift, at any size, carries a child forward. Gifts in multiples of eighteen carry the blessing of chai, life. The children we support today become the communities, families, and leaders of tomorrow. When a child gains confidence, connection, and hope, the impact extends far beyond a single summer. Partner with us to ensure the continuity and health of our children. Your support will change everything. |
