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Chinuch Atzmai

Creating a Path to Torah for Israeli Children since 1953

Place a child on the path to Torah, and change the course of their entire future.

Chinuch Atzmai makes a true Torah education accessible to 30,000 children from secular Israeli homes, introducing them to the richness of Torah and surrounding them with the mentorship and support that keeps them connected for life.

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Ignite the Spark

Bring a Jewish Child
to Yiddishkeit

Funding is a significant factor that determines whether irreligious children in Israel continue their journey as Torah-observant Jews or drift toward a secular path. By supporting Chinuch Atzmai, you are directly safeguarding the future of Klal Yisroel and helping ensure that the next generation remains strong in Torah and mitzvos.

215+Communities
30,000Children
1,600Routes

Transform aChild's Future

With 215+ communities serviced by our Kiruv schools and 30,000 children learning daily, Chinuch Atzmai gives secular Israeli children access to authentic Torah education, helping them grow and stay connected for life — all for just $1 a day.

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Our Services

We provide comprehensive support that leaves a lasting impact.

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Mentorship programs

Individualized preparation instills confidence, knowledge, and pride as each child enters adulthood.

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Schools
Bar mitzvah-age boys studying together
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation
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Mentorship Programs
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Family Support Programs
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Nationwide Transportation Network
Older talmidim engaged in Torah learning
Yeshiva Placement Assistance

Inside Chinuch Atzmai

Stay connected to the stories, updates, and behind-the-scenes work that make Torah access possible for secular Israeli children. From inspiring student journeys to mentorship highlights, this is where the heart of our impact comes alive.

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Guided by Our Gedolim

Chinuch Atzmai operates under the guidance and unwavering commitment of Gedolei Yisrael, ensuring that the path to Torah education remains open to every child.

Reinforced and expanded the network's mission, with particular focus on the upper elementary grades. Under his guidance the Hemshech program was established to ensure successful transition into the yeshiva system.

Rav Aharon Leib Steinman zt"l

Nasi · 2010–2017 · Architect of Hemshech

Rosh Yeshivas Slabodka. Leads the rabbinic council that oversees Chinuch Atzmai today, with continued focus on the kiruv mission and on the schools serving Israel's peripheral communities.

Rav Dov Lando shlit"a

Current Nasi

Posek and son-in-law of Rav Elyashiv zt"l. Provides ongoing halachic guidance to the network on questions arising from its operational scope.

Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein shlit"a

Posek

Rosh Yeshivas Slabodka. Member of the rabbinic council that oversees the network's direction, with deep involvement in the Hemshech program for older students.

Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlit"a

Rosh Yeshiva · Rabbinic Council

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Give Every Childthe Opportunity for Torah

Just $1 a day takes a child from a secular home and sets them on the path to Torah. Starting with the basics like learning how to say Shema Yisrael, your support guides them toward keeping all mitzvot and inspires a lifetime of Torah learning — and every step of their journey is thanks to you.

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Kiruv schools with Chinuch Atzmai

A network of 127 schools across 215+ communities in Eretz Yisrael.

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