I’ve seen tremendous growth in David from his relationship with his mentor – Mrs. G., mother of a mentee

My son’s mentor is a constant source of stability and inspiration to my son – D.F., mother of a mentee

The mentors almost feel like part of the family – J.S., a mother of a mentee

He (my mentor) is there for me, at all times; he’s a listening ear. – S.P., a mentee

Our son is improving in his schoolwork, he’s improving in his behavior at home, he comes home happy, he goes happy; we’ve just seen great improvement. – E.L. & S. L., parents of a mentee

Our son had a hard time finding his place in Israel. We were lucky to find Hakshiva, set him up with a mentor, and it has absolutely changed who he is and his direction in life – M.R., a father of a mentee


He (my mentor) is there for me, at all times; he’s a listening ear. – S.P., a mentee

My mentor gives me emotional backing; anytime I have a problem I feel I can go to him. – ZM, a mentee

The value of a mentor in the life of a child cannot be overstated. Hakshiva is changing hundreds of lives every day because by helping a child, everyone around that child, his parents, his siblings, his friends, his classmates, all benefit as well. Literally world altering work. – A local psychologist

Anyone who is able to sponsor a Big Brother is urged to do so, and in this merit the Almighty will grant him special assistance with his own children. – Rav Elimelech Kornfeld, Rabbi of the Gra Shul in Ramat Beit Shemesh