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According to Their Own Way


This week we are privileged to read Parshas Vayeira. There is a striking question asked by Rabbi Berkovits. It says in the Parsha that Hashem was with Yishmael in his youth and then surprisingly and unfortunately the Torah tells us he grew up in the desert and became a shooter and an archer.

Rabbi Berkovitz asks How is it that a child raised by Hashem himself followed this path? He answers that from here we learn the remarkable lesson that every child must be educated according to his own way. From here I am suggesting that “According to his own way” meant that Yishmael needed an alternative educational approach, one radicly different than the one that Avraham gave to Yitzchok.


At Lev Lalev we believe that each girl is a unique precious gem waiting to shine. We know that “One size education and one size therapy doesn’t fit all”. In fact, our largest expense outside of food is counseling. In this way we can give each girl what she needs to succeed. Thank you for giving to Israel- Israel Charity is a very special virtue and we are pleased that so many of you have partnered with us in this mitzvah.
Shabbat Shalom-Good Shabbos.

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Chavi Weiss

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Chavi Weiss serves as the Director of Development at Lev Lalev Orphanage in Netanya, Israel, where she has dedicated her career to transforming the lives of orphaned and disadvantaged girls throughout Israel. With her compassionate leadership, Chavi oversees fundraising initiatives, donor relations, and strategic partnerships that sustain Lev Lalev's comprehensive programs.

Since joining the organization, Chavi has been instrumental in expanding Lev Lalev's impact, including the recent establishment of the Post Trauma Center for girls recovering from psychological challenges. Her expertise in nonprofit development has helped secure vital resources for educational support, therapeutic services, and emergency care for vulnerable children.

Committed to "Healing hearts and Building futures," Chavi regularly shares insights about charitable giving, child welfare, and the transformative impact of compassionate intervention. Her deep understanding of both the practical aspects of charitable contributions and the profound human stories behind them makes her a trusted voice in humanitarian advocacy.

Chavi holds a profound belief that every child deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive regardless of their circumstances. Through her writing and work, she builds bridges between donors worldwide and the children at Lev Lalev who benefit from their generosity.

For more information about supporting Lev Lalev's mission, contact Chavi at chavi@levlalev.com.

When they have nowhere to turn, who will be there for them?