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Neve Michael

Neve Michael (Oasis of Michael), is not an institution. It is a residential home for children at risk – a warm and caring environment for over 300 children aged three to eighteen who cannot stay with their biological families. At Neve Michael, our children can grow, learn, and enjoy better, happier and healthier lives. You may donate online to Neve Michael here .

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Miracle Mission

Forster Foundation

Beth Yeshua is proud to partner with the Forster Foundation in their Wheelchair and iPad missions and share all the costs of providing the wheelchairs and iPads to some of the largest agencies in Israel.

All chairs are fitted to meet the unique needs of each child, and are adjustable to meet their needs as they grow. Read more…

Donate to The Miracle Wheelchair Mission

What We Do

Teaching

Teach, teaching, and taught are the same word in the Greek language–didasko. Didasko is translated as to hold discourse with others in order to instruct them, to train them, and to instill doctrine into them. In other words to teach is to disciple.

Outreach

The focus at Beth Yeshua International is to help people connect with God, hear His voice, and come to know Him. We are called not to just hear the Word, but to do the Word.

Ministries

Congregation Beth Yeshua Macon offers many wonderful opportunities to give of yourself to God by serving others from maintenance to missions.

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Beth Yeshua Macon - Re-Entry Plan ~ Phase III

We are now in Phase Three – The New Normal at BYI.
We are fully open with the exception of Signing up for Shabbat School and MiChamocha Guidelines. Please see the links to sign up for Shabbat School classes below.

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Love in Action

Neve Michael Children's Village

Loving God's Kids

Why Neve Michael?

Not all missions are birthed out of Beth Yeshua International (BYI), but God calls us to come alongside our brothers and sisters to support in any way that we can. Such is the case with the very special place that is Neve Michael Children's Village.

Neve Michael’s mission is to provide each child with the love, care and professional treatment to overcome the abuse they have endured and to offer them a chance at a better future, they so deserve.

Where is Neve Michael Children's Village?

Established in 1943 and located in Pardes Hanna, Israel, Neve Michael Children’s Village is a 7-acre campus which is a safe haven for children 5 to 18 years of age who have been removed from their homes by Israel’s Welfare Department due to extreme traumatic circumstances such as family dysfunction or neglect, violence in the home or mental, physical and/or sexual abuse.

It is the only multi-disciplinary children’s home in Israel to offer a wide range of professional services on one site, such as psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, social work, conventional and para-medical therapies and education.

The Neve Michael Campus & Crisis Centers

Aside from providing a home with clean beds, love and care, The Neve Michael Children’s Village is also home to many
on-site facilities…

Family homes which provide a sense of normalcy
The Children’s Emergency Crisis Center is able to provide immediate refuge for a child at risk.
The first ever Teenage Girls Crisis Center in Israel, also provides a safe place for young women at risk.
An Elementary School on the premises
A Therapy Enrichment Center tailored to meet the individual needs of the children
An External Crisis Center
Therapy Counseling Unit which helps keep families at risk in tact
Day Care facility that also serves disadvantaged children in the area.

The Campus is a safe haven for so many children who cross the threshold and who have gone on to succeed in life. The Therapy Enrichment Center provides tailored programs to meet the individual needs of the children.

The Children’s Emergency Crisis Center

The doors to the 24-Hour Children’s Emergency Crisis Center opened in August 2000 with the assistance of the JDC, and recent much needed improvements through private donors including Beth Yeshua International.

Children from all over Israel, who need to be removed immediately from their home and surroundings, are referred to Neve Michael through the Welfare Department and arrive at the Emergency Crisis Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Despite major government budget cuts, Hava Levene, and the devoted Neve Michael team, works continuously to treat the children. These children are in constant need of professional therapy and diagnostic testing.

The objective is to help these children break the vicious cycle of distress. Each child responds differently to the various treatments available. Therefore, the support team members try to find the best way to reach into the children's souls.

Most children who arrive at the Emergency Crisis Center cannot return home. They are there through holidays and summer vacations. The Team at Neve Michael strives to make an immense difference in the lives of these children. They cannot change the hurtful past for these children. But, together, we can promise to give them a better future.

A Brief History - Then...

In April 1943 the first public religious institute for children from the age of 3-6 was founded at Bet Hayeled (A Child’s Home) in Pardes Hanna, Israel. The Children's home which later came to be known as Neve Michael Children's Home was founded by the Mizrachi Women’s Histadrut Federation of America and the local Hapoel Hamizrachi Operators Council.

Initially, the Home absorbed 25 children, among them: 10 children of Hagana recruits, 10 children from Teheran and 5 children who were separated from their families. The institute’s management group did not spare any efforts to create a safe haven for those first children who were brought through the gates.

Shortly after the establishment of the State of Israel, the Home was visited by Jakob Michael, a prominent Jewish industrialist and philanthropist. He and his wife Erna were enchanted with Beit Hayeled, its pastoral surroundings and mostly by the children who were growing up in a warm, loving and safe environment. They wouldn’t leave the premises without leaving a most generous gift, for which the Home was later named: the Neve Michael Children’s Home.

Now, many years later, the name is still appropriate, both in recognition of our kind benefactor, and with regard to the meanings of the Hebrew term “neve” – oasis, haven, and abode.

A Bit More History - Through to Now...

The first Director of Neve Michael was a Holocaust survivor named David Friedman who served the children's home for 36 years until he retired due to ill health. He was replaced in the role of Director by another gentleman who served Neve Michael for 32 years - also named David Friedman.

You can hear more of the touching story of Neve Michael's early years straight from Hava's own lips by watching the video below (from the 0:08 mark to the 7:38 mark).

Bill Forster, of The Forster Foundation, delights us with a candid retelling of how he and Rabbi Greg came to know each other and to work tirelessly for the children in a number of projects including Wheelchairs for Israel and iPads for Wheelchairs. Bill is also the President and National Director of Neve Michael Children's Village USA. You can listen to Bill retell the story on the video below from the 8:19 minute mark.

When did Beth Yeshua International become involved?

It was Chanukah 2003 when a much younger Rabbi Greg Hershberg received an answer to one of his deepest heart's longings. It came via an unusual meeting and involved a small bottle of homemade vinegar - and a whole lot of prayer.

Hear Rabbi Greg tell of this most unusual encounter in his own words in the video below (from the 22:22 minute mark). This is one story you won't want to miss!

How can I get involved?

You too can be part of the miracle that is Neve Michael. You may donate online to Neve Michael here. If you have any questions regarding their donation page, you need to contact them directly with your questions.

If you prefer, you may mail a check to:

Friends of Neve Michael Children’s Village, USA
P.O. Box 260067
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

Video Tribute

Angels and Guardians

A Love Story

In April of 2018, when Rabbi Greg Hershberg led a Beth Yeshua International Pilgrimage to Israel, Neve Michael Children's Village honored him for his 15+ years of support. This is a video of that tribute of thanks.

And, we extend that warm and heart-felt Thank You to all of you who have supported Neve Michael over the years.
"Toda Raba"

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The religious observance that God the Father considers pure and faultless is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being contaminated by the world.

- James 1:27 (CJB)

Miracle Missions

The Miracle Wheelchair Mission

The Gift of Mobility

Beth Yeshua International, in partnership with the Forster Foundation provides funding for Wheelchairs for Israel. This ministry provides special fitted wheelchairs to children of all faiths in Israel. These wheelchairs are designed to meet the individual needs of each child, and are adjustable to meet their continued needs as they grow and develop.

This life-changing gift enables each child to reach their full potential and provides them with hope, independence, mobility and self-esteem. Wheelchairs are provided FREE OF CHARGE to hospitals and children’s special needs facilities throughout Israel.

Last year we provided over 580 custom fitted children’s wheelchairs to hospitals and agencies specializing in treating physical and mentally challenged children of all faiths. Alyn Hospital, Shalva, Aleh, Yad Sarah, and Herzog Hospital were the recipients of these wheelchairs.

Donations Welcome

Together We Are Making A Difference

Because every child deserves hope…

Donations towards this ministry can be made to Beth Yeshua International (BYI), or sent directly to Forster Foundation.

Mail checks to:

Beth Yeshua International
P.O. Box 26507
Macon, GA 31221-6507

When paying with PayPal to BYI, specify “The Miracle Wheelchair Mission” in the “Add special instructions to Beth Yeshua” section.

Thank you for being a blessing!

With your help and support we have already delivered 580 Wheelchairs to children in Israel, and have requests for more.

Donate to Forster Foundation

Touching Hearts & Changing Lives

At the heart of what we do is our global Missions Outreach

Neve Michael

Neve Michael (Oasis of Michael),
is not an institution. It is a warm and caring residential home for over 300 children at risk .

Wheelchairs For Israel

Working alongside the Forster Foundation Miracle Mission offering the gift of mobility to the severely disabled by providing free customized wheelchairs.

IPads for Wheelchairs

In tandem with "Wheelchairs for Israel"; offering the gift of communication to the severely disabled with the aid of technology.

CBY Australia

A growing group of Messainic Believers meets every Shabbat in the Jewish Community Center in Yokine, Western Australia.

CBY India

Samuel Krupanand is Congregational Leader for CBY India in Muramanda, Kadiam Mandel in the E.G. District of South India.

CBY Kenya

Our Congregation in Nakuru, Kenya, but also reaching out to Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and The Congo, as we permeate Africa with God’s love.

CBY Germany

Located on the Ramstein Air Base, CBY Germany meets the spiritual needs of Messianic Believers in the military community.

Neve Michael

Neve Michael (Oasis of Michael),
is not an institution. It is a warm and caring residential home for over 300 children at risk .

IPads for Wheelchairs

In tandem with "Wheelchairs for Israel"; offering the gift of communication to the severely disabled with the aid of technology.

CBY Australia

A growing group of Messainic Believers meets every Shabbat in the Jewish Community Center in Yokine, Western Australia.

CBY India

Samuel Krupanand is Congregational Leader for CBY India in Muramanda, Kadiam Mandel in the E.G. District of South India.

CBY Kenya

Our Congregation in Nakuru, Kenya, but also reaching out to Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and The Congo, as we permeate Africa with God’s love.

CBY Germany

Located on the Ramstein Air Base, CBY Germany meets the spiritual needs of Messianic Believers in the military community.

Serving in The Land Down Under

Congregation Beth Yeshua Australia

Yokine, WA

About Our Congregation

Beth Yeshua Australia is shepherded by Steve "Arnie" Arnold and his wife Cindy Arnold. This fledgling fellowship was originally founded in 2011 on the Gold Coast of Queensland, but God had other plans. It wasn't long before God called them back to Perth to start a Messianic fellowship. For several years they led a small home-based group of Believers, but God had other plans.

In late November of 2017, just before Chanukah, Beth Yeshua Australia was blessed with a new home for its weekly Shabbat services - in the Jewish Community Centre in Yokine, Western Australia. This small but dedicated group is committed to touching hearts, and changing lives.

Where is CBY Australia?

"Arnie" and Cindy Arnold (Congregational Leaders) are based in Butler - a small coastal suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Beth Yeshua Australia comes together each Shabbat at 10am in the Main Hall of the Jewish Community Centre.

The Jewish Community Centre
61 Woodrow Avenue
Yokine, WA 6060

There is ample parking. Everyone is welcome and there are light refreshments and fellowship following the meeting.

I Am The Nations... (Video)

In May/Jun 2017, Beth Yeshua International (BYI) in Macon, Georgia, was blessed to welcome three of its four congregational leaders. This video is a compilation of past visits, and their recent joint visit.

To paraphrase Arnie from the I am the Nations video (at about the 17:54 minute mark)

",,, That's all I wanted to do. We're small in Australia, but we're trying and we're sharing. Like Greg said, there's a need there for a legitimate Messianic congregation, and that's what I want to take back and build; to just take a little piece of this [of Beth Yeshua- Macon] and to build on it. It is such a privilege and an honour. And, it's so needed!"
(Please note: Mobile connections and slower internet connections may experience a delay in the video loading. Please be patient - it is worth the wait!)

More About Us

CBY Australia is involved in reaching out to others with the love of Yeshua. Whether it's giving into the Jewish community through Menorah Charities, feeding the homeless through street ministry, or saving precious lives through the Pregnancy Problem House; getting involved is easy.

Donations can be sent directly to CBY Australia at their website. You can also learn more about this vibrant, exciting work down under!

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