It began with a tragedy on Lag BaOmer in 1999. A bus on its way to Meron overturned, taking the life of Frida Leah, a young educator.
After her passing, her brother chose to continue her work. He opened a kindergarten in her memory. That was the beginning of what later became the Ohal association.
Since then, every child’s smile at the Shefer Center carries that legacy forward: a direct continuation of Frida Leah’s light.
At the Shefer Center, our work is guided by three core principles:
Trust in every child and family, and in their ability to move beyond limitations.
The belief that every child, at any starting point, can grow and make meaningful progress.
And a dedicated team committed to professionalism, innovation, and high-quality care.
We are here to see each child grow beyond their challenges,
to give every child a true sense of belonging,
and to create an inclusive home that supports not only the child, but the entire family.
The Shefer Center operates in close cooperation with the
Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Social Affairs
