Running once a year since 2015, this project gives a wonderful experience to families recognized by the welfare department, enabling their children to celebrate their Bar & Bat Mitzvah in a memorable and extraordinary way.
 

The Netanya Foundation along with The City of Sunny Isles, the 1st Annual Twin Cities Gala Dinner was held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Florida.

It was an enthralling evening, attended by various dignitaries. The keynote speaker Mr. Ehud Olmert, former Prime Minister of the State of Israel gave a very heartwarming speech. 

Handmade artwork from Netanya's 'Taasion'. The Netanya Foundation (NFND) has created an online store to help promote and share the amazing work of the city's people, including those with special needs. NFND is an NGO established in 1989 with a goal of providing for the welfare as well as the educational, cultural, environmental, religious, charitable and health needs for the population living in Netanya. ​

Our beloved country turns 70! Happy birthday Israel! 
For many more years to celebrate!

The Albert Gnat Scholarships were awarded yesterday to 72 students, residents of the city, majoring in economics, business, and law. The Municipality of Netanya held a ceremony and the Mayor of Netanya, Miriam Fierberg-Ikar read a special message from the Gnat family. The Gnat family funds this scholarship since 2005. We deeply appreciate the generous donations to the students of Netanya.

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This morning our CEO, Shlomi Waroner, visited in Guy house (in Hebrew called Beit Guy). A unique house for special children (CP, handicap, Autism, and others). This is one of many success stories, learn more about this visit in Shlomi's blog.

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Kadishman's Art Exhibition took place in Netahanel Enrichment Center. The Center for preschoolers aged 3 to 6 offer a range of activities in the various arts: music, theatre and plastic arts (painting, sculpting, etc). This center is located in Neot Shaked, where the children and their parents have no other exposure to the arts.

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Today I participated in a very special event: street naming after Chiune Sugihara a Japanese Righteous Among the Nations, with his son, Nobuki Sugihara. 

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The center was established thanks to a generous contribution of Mr. Madarame-San, a true supporter of Israel. 

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The Netanya Foundation wishes you happy 68th independence day! 

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The main memorial ceremony for Netanaya's fallen will take place at Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. at Yad Lebanim. Night of Warrior Songs will take place in "Heichal Hatarbut", at 8:00 p.m. 

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The main memorial ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Heychal Hatarbut (4 Raziel St.)

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Dear Friends, It brings me great joy to be wishing you a happy Passover! 
Passover is a celebration of freedom and spending time with your family and love ones. What is does Passover represent for you? In a new video, we ask residents of Netanya about their Passover experience. We want to help raise awareness for those less fortunate. So this campaign is going to encourage you to put a #MatzahSmile on your face to support our campaign...

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We are proud to collaborate with VIBE ISRAEL which leading initiatives to strengthen Israel’s brand in the world. The Netanya Foundation collaborated in the fitness tour:  we had five fantastic online influencers, from Spain, the U.S. and Canada, who of course were very high energy, inspiring people so we had an amazing week with them...

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We are proud that we have the chance to give scholarship for students in the conservatory on behalf the Netanya Foundation. This scholarships fwd' to the studets Thanks to the Dezer Family Foundation from US. Our mayor and the Honory president of the Netanya Foundation said; "I know how much hard work you are giving during your studies and we are here to say to you - move fwd'! We will continue to support you and we are proud that you are learning in Netaya".

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Coming soon a new kindergarten in Netanya. Thanks to generosity contribution on behalf the Netanya Foundation. This kindergarten will include 4 class, 2 special classes and big sport hall. The opening will be on August 27, 2016. You are most welcome to visit...

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Today is the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, The Netanya Foundation had the privilege of being a partner in bringing a train car from Germany to Netanya that was used during the Second World War to transport Jews to concentration camps. The train car was placed on the “memory path” at Yad Labanim to commemorate the stations between the Holocaust and Israel’s independence. Yad Labanim is in Southern Netanya where there are monuments in the area in commemorating Netanya’s fallen soldiers, victims of terrorist attacks and the Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany.

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Continuing with our efforts for child welfare: The City of Netanya, through the Netanya Foundation, raised a contribution in the amount of 2.7 Million Shekels for building a complex of 4 classrooms for children with autism. These will be therapeutic nurseries for children on the autistic spectrum aged 6 months to 3 years, who need therapeutic day care including the services of professional and para-medical staff who will provide the children with the ultimate response to their needs.

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The Netanya Foundation and the City of Netanya welcome the 25 dolphins that were donated by a dear friend of Netanya. In this project, over 24 dolphins were purchased by local business. All income from the dolphin project will be donated to the Netanya Foundation for welfare projects in Netanya.

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Zach Schneider is a 13 year old from Milwaukee. One of his favorite activities was after-school soccer. When Zach reached his Bar-Mitzvah age, he decided to work together with the Netanya Foundation to support Titi's Project (Miss Israel 2013) by providing an after-school soccer program for children in Netanya. With his dedication and generosity, Zach established his very own soccer team in Netanya. 

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Here in Netanya, we held a Hanukkah Light Festival, a celebration for Holocaust survivors during the holiday season. This year was no different. It is lovingly organized by Shalom Israel: Asia-Pacific and the Netanya Municipality and takes place in the Netanya Cultural Center.

It brings me great joy to be wishing you a happy Hanukkah! It is a time of year to take a break from our busy lives, appreciate our loved ones, and recharge for the upcoming new year. I encourage you all to be kind to others always, remember to let the little things go, and to be grateful for all that you have. 

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The main aim of the renovation is to add a museum hall in the center of Kiryat Nordau neighborhood. The space needed some work like closing unnecessary openings in plaster walls, allowing the hanging of multiple images which previously the center was unable to do.

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Congregation Beth Abraham, led by Rabbi Steven Rubenstein, from Michigan paid a visit to Israel to better understand the tumultuous times here and to give their support. After coming straight to Netanya from the airport, they had a very busy day!

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The party took place at the Netanya Stadium compound, approximately 4,000 young adults (and adults young at heart) joined in the fun and had an exciting and memorable day.

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The Netanya Foundation wishes you a beautiful Sukkot!

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As one of the most important holidays for Judaism, I encourage all of you to take time to reflect on the year and be with your loved ones. Wishing you much love and peace צום מועיל וגמר חתימה טובה

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Tomorrow is Rosh Hashanah, the holiday of forgiveness and new beginnings. So, happy new year, and lots of love to you and your families from the Netanya Foundation board and staff.

The scholarships were awarded to 74 students, residents of the city, majoring in  economics, business, and law.   We held a ceremony in his honor last week and were lucky enough to have the Gnat family and mayor of Netanya, Miriam Fierberg-Ikar in attendance. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, August 4th with his wife Annie, his daughter Lisa, and their grandchild Mitchel.

Donated by IFCJ and Josef Lebovic from Toronto, this MRI machine will serve 250,000 residents of Netanya. This is a very important addition to Netanya, saving residents from long schedule times and travel to surrounding cities. This unti is cultivating the most advanced medicine, providing clear images without ionizing radiation.

Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting our dear friends from @Jewish Child's Day – JCD, Melanie Klass - CEO and Nicole Gordon,​ In Gvanim School, Netanya. Thanks to their generous contributions and support, the children have a new ceiling crane for their activities.

Students of the "Netanya Dancing Classrooms" finish-off the year, with an exciting ballroom dance party. On Thursday, 25 June 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in Netanya amphitheater. 

Entrance is free of charge. Everyone is invited to come and dance

Dani Dvir's book, "Tzuf Hadvorah" (The Bee's Nectar), was launched Thursday, May 27, 2015. Mr. Dvir dedicated all of the book revenues to Alumot Elemetary School in Netanya, where he studied as a child and where he found Orna Carmi, the first person who believed him. Three hundred people celebrated the book launch and received an autographed copy. The book is available only in Hebrew for the time being.

Artists for Israel are coming for a unique project of urban graffiti in Netanya city center!
12 top graffiti artists from around the world - check out the beautiful art pieces at Hertzel st.Netanya Municipality and Heychal Hatarbut are celebrating the city's cultural and musical activity through a vibrant festival for the entire family, to be held at various centers throughout Netanya between May 14-21.

Check out the best stage in the country, Some serious celebrating is to be had in Netanya! 

The main memorial ceremony for Netanaya's fallen will take place at Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. at Yad Lebanim.

Wednesday, April 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the City Cultural Center 
including: “Every Person has a Name" and a main ceremony with music, candle lighting, and speakers.

After the sounding of the siren at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16th there will be a guided tour of the “Car in Commemoration of the Holocaust” in the “Yad Labanim” Complex.
 Attended by Mayor of Netanya Miriam Fierberg – Ikar

Dear Friends,
It is that time of year when wild flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and the promise of a beautiful season is before us.  Very soon we will celebrate a wonderful holiday - a time to appreciate our freedom, our family and friends, and all the things that make us happy....
 

100 Passover parcels, each including a box of Matza, 2 bottles of grape juice, chocolates a Hagadah and food vouchers, will be distributed to 100 underprivileged families from Netanya. The parcels were donated by the ICEJ (International Christian Embassy Jerusalem), who will come to Netanya to give hands-on help with the distribution together with representatives from the Netanya Municipality

The annual ceremony for the distribution of Music Scholarships took place in the Netanya Music Conservatory. 36 extremely gifted and talented youngsters learning to play various musical instruments in the Netanya Music Conservatory received scholarships from the Netanya Foundation to encourage them in their studies. Many of the recipients were accepted to the National Youth Orchestra and have reached outstanding levels. The Netanya Music Conservatory is one of the leading musical institutes in Israel. These grants were made possible due to the generosity of two donors.

The board, members and staff of the Netanya Foundation wish to congratulate our CEO, Shlomi Waroner, on the occasion of his marriage to Yael.Best wishes for a lifetime of happiness, joy and love.Mazal-Tov!

Happy Purim! We wish you all a fun and safe holiday.

For those of you in Netanya, there is a great event for the kids on Thursday - The Netanya Wonderland. Check it outhere!

Titi and the employees of ‪Howden Group‬ ran in the Tel Aviv Marathon today to raise money for Titi's Project, an after school program for underprivileged kids. Check out Shlomi's blog to see more photos!

A new music center is opening up just for you - the teens of Netanya. The center will specifically serve the underprivileged youth in the eastern part of the city, as it is the second studio of its kind. There will be space for small concerts, practice rooms, spots to hang out with friends, and it's very own top of the line recording studio

The municipality of Netanya will hold a memorial at the train car from the Holocaust. Mayor Miriam Fierberg-Ikar will host this event with high school kids who visited Auschwitz death camp also participating.We are fortunate to share this day with a few Holocaust survivors.