Beit Uri

Beit Uri is an exceptional home for 86 mentally challenged residents aged between 8 and 50 in Afula, Northern Israel. The home runs a special needs school for younger members, and for the adults there are a wide variety of rehabilitation workshops producing high-quality handicrafts, which are sold to the public through regular bazaars and other events.

Founded in 1969, Beit Uri’s unique philosophy enables every member to be a partner in contributing his or her part to the home and to the wider community. Residents suffer from a wide range of mental and physical disabilities – many in combination. These include blindness, autism, epilepsy, Down’s Syndrome, cerebral palsy and behavioural disorders.

Beit Uri is a public, non-profit organisation run by a board of trustees. Financial support for day-to-day living comes largely from the Ministry of Welfare but as in many cases this support is not enough.

JNF UK has stepped in and so far donated:

• Two special electric wheelchairs
• A fully equipped special needs minibus
• An arts and therapeutic centre
• A sports hall
• A new building which houses a large dining hall, fully fitted industrial kitchen and full laundry facilities including washing machines, dryers and ironing/folding area.

For more information, please call JNF or email info@jnf.co.uk.

To donate to JNF please click here