This Rosh Hashana, JNF WA is dedicating the Blue Box campaign to our partner community in the Negev, Merchav Am. 

There are over 90 teenagers living in Merchav Am. JNF WA is raising funds to refurbish the old kindergarten building to create an inviting space for the current and future teenagers to engage in formal and informal activities.

Merchav Am

Merchav Am – a true oasis in the desert

From 6 families living in temporary caravans to now over 500 residents from all over the world and all stages of life, living in permanent homes, Merchav Am is a true oasis in the desert.

There are over 90 teenagers living in Merchav Am. The minimal communal infrastructure around the community is their main source of space to socialise and gather over these critical years of their lives. Considering their isolation from major cities, the need for their own space to engage in formal and informal activities is a high priority. The teenagers are Merchav Am’s future builders and leaders, and having a dedicated place for their programming, helps connect them to the greater story happening in this part of Israel.

A new kindergarden building has recently been established in the community. The vacant temporary building used for the young children, is now available for the teenagers to socialise and connect. With your support, JNF WA will direct this year’s Rosh Hashana Blue Box donations to refurbish the old kindergarden building with benches, tables, shade sails, and a green and inviting space for the current and future teenagers to spend their free time.

Thank you for helping us continue Merchav Am’s story.  Together, we are supporting communities in the south to help grow Israel’s future.

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