Yad LaKashish

Each of our 270 elderly artisans has a unique story.

Mark and Tamara

"We prayed everyday for Yad LaKashish to reopen during the closure."

Mark

“I am really enjoying the work, every day I am excited to come to Yad LaKashish and learn a new skill. I hope to continue here for many years and eventually learn ho

Miriam

“Yad LaKashish is simply amazing. For people like me, to have a job gives us a reason to get out of the house and do something with our lives, it is so important."

Marta

“I am fulfilling my dream of being a designer. I finally get to do what I love every day. Also, at Yad LaKashish I have made the most wonderful friends.” Marta, 77

Yafim

“I worked all my life; I cannot sit at home now. Yad LaKashish lets me continue to work and thus everything is okay. It is a great place.”

Mira

“At my age there isn’t really a reason to get up in the morning. Yad LaKashish gives me that reason- a reason to get out of bed, to put on nice clothes and to come to work. Here I get financial support but also social support. I enjoy the friendships I have made here and the staff. “