ELEM exists to ensure they don’t have to. We intervene early, respond in moments of crisis, and stay long after others step away — because real change takes time, trust, and presence.
ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel doesn’t have the high profile or glitzy promotional campaigns of many other Israel-driven missions. But as an organization devoted to Israeli distressed youth, it has found itself in even greater need in the seemingly unending aftermath of Oct. 7, 2023. Founded in 1982, ELEM is Israel’s leading non-profit serving at-risk youth, handling some 13,000 young ...
About ELEM Founded in 1983 by a group of Jewish-American professionals and volunteers, ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel is the country’s leading nonprofit supporting youth at risk. With four decades of hands-on fieldwork, the organization is widely recognized for its […]
I came to Israel this summer expecting a 10-day work trip with ELEM, the Association for At-Risk Youth, visiting programs that serve at-risk youth across the country.
Ari Ackerman, Jonah Platt honored at American Friends of ELEM’s ‘Ray of ...
A new report by ELEM reveals a sharp rise in anxiety, anger, and self-harm among teenagers during Operation Roaring Lion.
ELEM Digital Digital Interventions In today’s hyperconnected world, many teens seek comfort, advice, and connection online-especially when they feel isolated or unsure where to turn. ELEM Digital meets youth exactly where they are: on the internet. Many of these teens […]
American Friends of ELEM is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax ID #13-3171815) under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.