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Lifeline for the Old/Yad LaKashish

Lifeline for the Old/Yad LaKashish

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Located minutes away from the Old City of Jerusalem, Yad LaKashish is a unique nonprofit that is home to a variety of artisan workshops.

Founded in 1962, Yad LaKashish offers an alternative to traditional retirement and challenges stereotypes about the elderly. Sunday through Thursday, from 8:30am-12pm, some 300 of Jerusalem’s most disadvantaged elderly gather here to engage in creative work opportunities in a warm, community environment in exchange for a variety of financial and social benefits. These elderly artisans produce a range of beautiful items, including wall hangings, jewelry, prayer shawls, Judaica and more.

Stop by for a free, behind-the-scenes, tour of the artisan workshops, and finish your visit with a special shopportunity at the onsite gift shop, which features the special items handmade by the elderly.

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4.8
based on 117 traveler reviews
  • Queenblessing Abu
    Queenblessing Abu
    July 26, 2022

    Wonderful explanation by Susan about the non profit establishment which teaches art skills to the elderly and gives opportunity to create a community- beautiful creations fill the store.. hidden treasure

  • Michael Schwartz
    Michael Schwartz
    April 10, 2023

    Really wonderful hand made gifts at great prices going to a great cause. We bought crochet stuffed animals, baby blankets, mezuzah, kippot, kiddush cups and there's so much more. Really really great

  • Marcia Kaplan
    Marcia Kaplan
    May 11, 2023

    This is a must location whenever I visit Jerusalem. I never leave the city without making a purchase. So many lovely items in my home come from Yad LaKashish. May11, 2023 -well I did it again: Lifeline was my last shop...

  • Marsha Goldwasser
    Marsha Goldwasser
    April 18, 2023

    As USY alumni, Yad LaKashish has been on our radar for a very long time. We make a point of stopping in on every trip to Israel and we are never disappointed. It feels good to know that you are supporting such an amazing...

  • Allison Hoffman
    Allison Hoffman
    January 2, 2020

    What an amazing place! Low income elderly people are taught new artisan skills then use those skills to produce crafts that are sold to help support the center. They also get paid for their work, are provided a hot lunch,...

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