Juda’s Yard is a home away from home in the heart of Jerusalem dedicated to supporting young adults who have left the Ultra-Orthodox community. The transition out of this closed world often involves emotional upheaval, financial insecurity, limited formal education and cultural disorientation, which can lead to isolation and distress. Juda’s Yard responds to these challenges by providing a safe and caring environment where individuals can rebuild their lives, explore new identities and cultivate resilience while still finding ways to connect with their families and heritage.
Support for Juda’s Yard sustains therapeutic and psychological services, life skills workshops and group activities, scholarships for higher education, community and family programming, holiday and cultural events, and shared weeknight dinners that create stability and belonging. Investment in these core elements ensures the center is a welcoming and supportive home, where healing, empowerment and long-term transformation can take place.