Caring for our community

Giving them what they need to succeed

Hakshiva provides professional mental health, educational support, and mentoring programs to help children, teens, and families navigate emotional and academic challenges.

An Orthodox Jewish father wearing a white shirt and black kippah placing his arm around his teenage son's shoulder, walking together toward a warm sunset
15+

Years of Support

Empowering Beit Shemesh youth since 2005.

5000+

Families Helped

Rebuilding bonds and creating healthier futures.

150+

Active Mentors

Guiding and supporting students every week.

24/7

Drop-In Outreach

A safe, non-judgmental space for at-risk teens.

Who Hakshiva Helps

Our services are tailored to address the unique needs of different groups in our community.

Children

Therapy, social skills, and academic guidance to set children up for healthy, happy lives.

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Teens

Outreach programs, emotional support, and a drop-in center providing a judgment-free zone.

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Olim (Immigrants)

Specialized integration support to help youth adjust emotionally and socially to their new homes.

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Parents & Couples

Parenting workshops and relationship therapy to build strong, supportive family foundations.

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Our Specialized Programs

Discover the specialized services we offer to help youth and families heal, grow, and achieve their full potential.

Therapy Clinic

Our clinic offers highly professional and sensitive psychological care. Staffed by licensed English and Hebrew-speaking social workers and psychologists, we provide a warm space for healing.

Key Clinical Services:

  • Individual and Group Therapy
  • Social Skills & Development Groups
  • Anxiety, Depression & Trauma Support
  • Culturally Sensitive Observant Therapists

ADHD Center

Attention difficulties can affect academic, social, and emotional life. Our center provides specialized therapeutic diagnostics, training, and tools to help kids and young adults thrive.

Our ADHD Methodology:

  • Cog-Fun (Cognitive-Functional) Therapy
  • Executive Function Skill Building
  • Parenting ADHD Coaching
  • Tailored Teen Focus Programs

Mentoring Program

One of our longest running and most requested initiatives. We match kids and teens facing emotional or social struggles with dedicated, trained adult mentors who offer positive role models.

Mentoring Options:

  • In-School Mentoring (Boosting Confidence)
  • Community-Based Afterschool Support
  • Goal-Oriented Personal Guidance
  • Long-Term Positive Relationship Building

Teen Drop-In Center

We operate a dedicated drop-in center for Beit Shemesh teens. It provides a warm, informal, and safe space where youth can talk to professional outreach counselors, play games, and connect.

Drop-In Offerings:

  • Safe Space & Recreation Area
  • Access to Professional Outreach Staff
  • Skill Development & Group Activities
  • Crisis Intervention & Referral Services

Educational Services

Helping youth overcome educational roadblocks. We assist families with school placements, offer learning support through a dedicated homework center, and provide referrals for learning diagnostics.

Educational Services:

  • Homework Help & Enrichment Center
  • Expert School Placement Support
  • Learning Diagnostic Referrals
  • Remedial Tutoring Coordination

Family Relationship Support

A stable household is crucial for a child's development. We provide marriage counseling, parenting workshops, and targeted support to help spouses and parents build harmonious homes.

Family Support Focus:

  • Couples & Marriage Therapy
  • Empowering Parenting Workshops
  • Blended Family Integration Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention & Family Guidance

Our Guiding Principles

At Hakshiva, we believe in a holistic, warm, and highly professional approach. These principles guide our work with every child, teen, and family.

Trust & Connection First

Healing starts with a safe, caring relationship. We walk alongside children and parents, creating a supportive space where everyone feels heard and valued.

A Clear Path Forward

We don't believe in guessing. We work together to create a personalized, thoughtful plan with clear milestones so you always know where we are going and how we will get there.

Growing Together

We celebrate every step of progress. By looking at real, visible outcomes, we make sure our support is truly helping your child and family thrive.

Guided by Experts

Our team of licensed therapists and dedicated counselors bring a wealth of professional expertise and deep compassion to support your unique needs.

Tailored to Your Child

Every child is a whole world. We customize our therapies—combining emotional support, ADHD coaching, and mentoring—to match their unique strengths and challenges.

A Circle of Support

We don't work in isolation. We connect with schools, families, and community networks to surround your child with a complete circle of care.

Meet Our Professional Team

Our dedicated staff of licensed therapists, educators, and counselors are here to help children, teens, and families navigate emotional and academic challenges.

Rabbi Amatsia Spigler

Rabbi Amatsia Spigler

CEO

Rabbi Dovid Sipper

Rabbi Dovid Sipper

Executive Director

Yossi Wachtel

Yossi Wachtel

Director of Teen Services

Joy Epstein

Joy Epstein

Director of Couples & Family Therapy

Dr. Caroline Peyser

Dr. Caroline Peyser

Clinical Supervisor

Adi Kahn

Adi Kahn

Director of Therapy Services & Intake Coordinator

Rivka Gross

Rivka Gross

Office Manager

Malky Cohn

Malky Cohn

Finance Manager

Board of Directors

Yosef Jason (Chairman) | Avrohom Wellins | Darren Shaw | Dr. Fred Naider | Nesanel Goode | Avram Perlmutter

Rabbinic Advisor

Rabbi Elimelech Kornfeld

Latest Announcements

Stay up to date with our community work, awards, and upcoming professional programs.

December 18, 2025

My Space

A unique program designed for adolescent girls, helping them with their homework and engaging after-school activities in a warm, supportive environment.

December 14, 2025

ADHD parenting workshop

Empowering parents with practical tools, strategies, and clinical insights to support children facing attention and executive function challenges.

December 9, 2025

Cog Fun

Our next cohort for Cognitive-Functional training is open, helping children build executive functions and self-regulation skills.

Therapy Clinic

Affordable, Professional Therapy Clinic

Adolescents

Adolescent Therapy Session

Couples & Parenting Guidance

Couples & Parenting Guidance
ADHD Center

Comprehensive ADHD Support Center

ADHD Center Support

Hakshiva's ADHD Support Services Include:

Intake & Personalized Plan

A tailored management plan created by a Hakshiva expert after a thorough intake review.

Ongoing Support

Continuous guidance, consistent communication, and professional advice throughout the process.

Cog-Fun Therapy

Cognitive-Functional coaching to build executive functions, self-regulation, and perseverance.

Emotional Therapy

Focused therapy to address emotional difficulties arising from attention and learning challenges.

Social Skills Development

Social coaching to help children build healthy connections, self-regulate, and achieve social goals.

Learning & Homework Center

Academic support to help students manage school tasks while developing key organizational skills.

School Collaboration

Partnering with educational staff to ensure a positive and smooth school integration.

Staff Training & Workshops

Professional workshops for teachers on classroom management and ADHD strategies.

Parent Workshops

Focused parent workshops providing mutual support, guidance, and practical home strategies.

Mentoring Program

Impactful One-on-One Mentoring

One-on-One Mentoring Program
Teen Drop-In Center

Safe Haven Teen Drop-In Center

Teen Drop-In Center
Educational Services

Educational Placement & Guidance

Educational Placement Help
Family & Couples Support

Family Relationship Support

Family Relationship Support
Olim Services

Olim Youth Integration Support

Olim Youth Integration Support
Social Skills Program

Social Skills Program

Social Skills Girls Program

We Are Here to Listen

Have questions? Want to schedule an intake or learn more about volunteering? Reach out to our compassionate team today.

Contact Hakshiva

Our Clinic Location

Nachal Sorek 14, Ramat Beit Shemesh Alef, Israel

Call Our Office

02-992-5152 (Intake / General Enquiries)

Email Enquiries

office@hakshiva.org

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