Our goal is to provide our students with the tools necessary to lead lives of meaning, respect, autonomy, and independence by giving them the opportunity to contribute to and integrate in the community.

The student is the center of the action. The staff provides him with all of the services necessary to advance our alumni beyond their disabilities, at the same time that we demonstrate our belief in his abilities.

We believe that an important component in the students’ quality of life is their ability to advocate for themselves. This principle forms the bases of our activities throughout the day.

Work levels:

1) Supported work: For alumni who are capable of going out to work in the regular workforce and to receive a salary.

2) Protected work: For alumni who are capable of working independently in the confines of the vocational center.

3) Treatment day center: The center provides an opportunity for personal expression to alumni with extensive disabilities, in the realms of work, personal skills, and recreation, keeping in mind the need for a range of activities over short periods of time.

Work support:

• In order to help our students reach their work potential in the treatment day center as well, they are provided with therapies such as occupational therapy and physical therapy.

• To enrich students’ social life, there are a number of clubs, including art, exercise, music, gardening, and home economics.

• As part of our role as a religious institution and as a component of our emphasis on integration in the community, during the day, there are Torah classes in Jewish law, Talmud, and Parshat HaShavua. In the kollel, the level of learning is high and students are tested at the end of the week on the material. In other groups, the material is conveyed in a manner appropriate for their level.

Population: Alumni with special needs from the Charedi and religious community, ages 21+.

Staff: Work counselors with training in the field, director of supported work, social worker, professional treatment staff for enrichment and recreation therapies, occupational therapist, physical therapist.

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 7:30 AM- 5:00 PM.

Our mission is to advance our students’ quality of life to the greatest degree possible, to enable fulfillment of students’ potential through work appropriate to their needs and abilities, and to enhance their lives with meaning and content – all of this in a warm and personal environment. We pray that we will be G-d’s messengers in providing alumni with a home, light, and expression – the secrets to growth.

On Rosh Chodesh Shevat, English-speaking mothers of students in Seeach Sod’s programs met for a special breakfast at Café Angel on Rechov Kanfei Nesharim. They presented a plaque to the manager of the restaurant, Ms. Yonit Nehorai, in gratitude for her hospitality.

Winter camp 5778 at Maoz Yerushalayim was a great success! The camp’s name, Lilach, reflects the value of considering the needs of others (li-for me, lach – for you). As part of the activities, girls viewed a presentation about Rav Shteinmen zt”l and his incredible consideration for others. The girls also prepared a bag of treats for one another in preparation for a trip, putting these values into action.

At Maoz Yerushalayim, our high-school students are learning important work principles through practical experience. Every week, students have the opportunity to work in a regular work environment. They are evaluated for quality work, efficiency, observance of rules, and punctuality. Students who meet the criteria are given monetary awards.

As part of the learning in the context of this year’s theme of “Self-Advocacy,” each class in Maoz Yerushalayim is contributing to a special art exhibit. Through their presentations, the students express how they stand up for themselves. One amazing student presented a problem of how she often forgets things that she needs, and she was able to immediately come up with a solution – she will write notes in her planner to remind herself every week.

In the Mishol HaOzrad residence, as in all of the residences in our system, staff conduct a personal interview before developing each woman’s goal-plan. The residents express their wishes and aspirations, thereby becoming active partners in establishing their overall plan. In the context of her interview, Chana, a sixty-year-old resident, expressed her wish to travel to Kever Rachel. Chana’s birthday was this week, and in honor of the big day, Rachel Zeidel, the director of the residence, travelled with her to Kever Rachel.

Chareidi welfare and treatment organizations face a unique set of challenges. On 29 Tevet (Jan. 16), Hebrew University dedicated a day of study to discussion of these challenges and methods of responding to them. The event took place on the Mt. Scopus campus and presented various organizations that serve the needs of the Chareidi community. Seeach Sod took part, reflecting its important role in professional leadership in this realm. Mrs. Gila Goldberg, accountant and internal auditor at Seeach Sod, spoke at the event. 

Ch. Katz recently celebrated her birthday at a table spread with delicious treats! The women enjoyed the great food provided by director Tzipi Dori. In addition, counselor Reut Me’alam prepared delicious falafel and organized a great party, with French fries, chumus, pickles, cut vegetables, and salad. Mazel tov signs and balloons decorated the walls, and smiles decorated everyone’s face.

An activity room was recently dedicated at the Bnei Brak vocational program for the benefit of the students. Another room will be used for exercise and sports activities.

Kollel Chabad distributes toys to students at Seeach Sod