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American Friends of Ma’agalim is proud to present “Darkness before Light: An Evening with Eli Sharabi” in support of Ma’agalim’s work empowering at-risk Israeli teens.
American Friends of Ma’agalim supports Ma'agalim, a national Israeli non-profit mentorship network guiding at-risk 16- and 17-year-olds from homes marked by neglect, poverty, and violence. Through one-on-one mentoring, Ma’agalim helps them rebuild trust, hope, and direction — empowering them to become responsible citizens who contribute to Israeli society through national and community service. Ma’agalim gives Israel’s forgotten teens a future.
The Charity Changing Israel.
Ma’agalim is a national mentorship network that walks beside Israel’s most vulnerable teenagers during the most critical years of their lives — 11th and 12th grade — helping them rediscover hope, confidence, and a sense of purpose.
Click below to watch a short video about our organization.
One Teen at a Time.
We invite you to learn more about Ma’agalim: The Mentorship Movement Giving Israel’s Forgotten Teens a Future.
Below is the November Issue of Community Magazine, and their feature cover story on Ma’agalim and the life-changing work we are doing.
“Everyone who comes out of Ma’agalim is a more moral, Zionist, and Jewish individual. Ma’agalim’s dedication to Israel’s socio-economic periphery — to thousands of students guided by mentors who genuinely care — is nothing short of amazing.”
Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel
Join the Circle. Change a Life. Build Israel’s Future.
$52/month
Save one child. Transform one future.
Circle of Life
For just $52 per month, about $1.65 per day, you can change the life of one at-risk Israeli teen. Each student in Ma’agalim receives:
6 hours a week of one-on-one mentorship
1 hour a week of group activity
1 day a month of experiential learning
Quarterly leadership intensives
This is Pikuach Nefesh in action — preserving a life, restoring dignity, and giving every child a chance to begin again. The total of $613 is symbolic of the 613 Mitzvot — saving and shaping one life at a time.
$1,800/year
Empower three students. Build resilience.
Circle of Strength
Your gift of $1,800 per year supports three students through a full year of mentorship, education, and leadership training.
Together, these young men and women form a micro-circle of belonging — uplifting each other as they discover purpose, confidence, and hope.
Your generosity strengthens not only individuals, but entire communities — building resilience, courage, and faith in Israel’s next generation.
This gift is Chai × 100 — symbolic of life, endurance, and community.
$26/day
Change a class. Shape a nation.
Circle of Impact
A gift of $9,490 — just $26 per day — sponsors an entire class of 15 students for a full year of transformation.
Your support funds every layer of the Ma’agalim program: mentorship, group activities, experiential learning, and leadership intensives — giving every teen in that classroom the tools to succeed and the faith to believe in themselves.
You’re not just helping students — you’re shaping a generation, one circle at a time. In Jewish tradition, 26 is the numerical value of God’s Name — a reminder that when we give, we bring holiness into the world.
“It is a clear-cut fact that an organization like Ma’agalim is crucial for the State of Israel. The young men and women who come from the toughest backgrounds show an unparalleled determination to do good and make a difference.”
Tamir Pardo
Director of Mossad
Who We Are | About Us
Ma’agalim is a national mentorship network that walks beside Israel’s most vulnerable teenagers during the most critical years of their lives — 11th and 12th grade — helping them rediscover hope, confidence, and a sense of purpose.
Now celebrating its 25th year, Ma’agalim serves more than 5,400 students annually in 85 schools across 40+ cities. Its proven success led the Ministry of Education to formally partner with the program, integrating 340 mentorship groups that meet each week in high school classrooms often overlooked by the system.
We are committed to driving positive change through impactful philanthropy, focusing on solutions with a track record of transparency and collaboration, we strive to amplify the reach and effectiveness of charitable initiatives across Israel.
The Results Speak for Themselves
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