Habayta Arad

Arad was established by young immigrants and veterans in order to:

1. To encourage the absorption of significant immigrants in the city of Arad.
2. Help connect the older Olim population with second generation of Olim in the city.
3. Be a supportive and embracing community for people attending conversion classes in and outside the city.
4. Reinforce the members’ Jewish identity and sense of connection.
5. Tend to the youth’s needs.
6. Tend to the members’ welfare by distributing food and operating a second-hand store for clothing and furniture.
7. Creating a community that will serve as a second home for Olim and native Israelis alike.

The community members constitute a successful integration of young native Israelis and Olim from English speaking countries, South America and former USSR countries. The members organize various community activities on weekdays, weekends and around Jewish holidays. They form a supportive community for converts. Leading activities for youth and children, to reinforce Jewish identity and the sense of connection with the city. In addition, community members assist and volunteer in joint projects with the city’s welfare department for and all residents. Community members work to encourage the integration of Olim and their families in the city and serve as liaison for organizations such as Nefesh B’Nefesh, the Jewish Agency and municipal departments.