Odelya Blum was born into a complicated family situation, which only went from bad to the unimaginable as she grew up. Both of her parents had been married and divorced, bringing their children from their first marriages into their new family.  Unfortunately, when Odelya’s mother was expecting her, her father was killed in a car accident. Needless to say, this horrific tragedy shattered Mrs. Blum, and as hard as she tried she just could not pull herself together enough to pro

GTJ took to the road despite the rain and cold last week. It was a major, crazy and long, long, long day that provided each and every one with the greatest time EVER. The high school students were surprised (shocked???!!!) when they were told just before “lights out” that everyone should organize ONE SMALL(!!) bag/backpack with outdoor gear plus a change of clothes. The rumors grew more and more fantastic as the night wore on as to where they would be going in the morning, bu

We are delighted to update one and all that the criminals that committed the devastating burglary of Bayit Lepletot - Girls Town Jerusalem in April 2018 have been apprehended, charged, tried and sentenced. The burglary ring was part of a large, well-organized syndicate that continued to burglarize others, including schools, organizations and private homes as well. Unfortunately, GTJ's losses could not be recovered nor were any of the personal items of the individual girls eve

While Americans and Canadians are counting on Mr. Punxsutawney Phil, the official Ground Day fellow, to signal an early Spring this year, here in Israel, everyone’s mind is on Tu B’Shavat. As the traditional song for this time of the year proclaims, “Hashekaidia porachat – the almond trees are blooming as Tu B’Shvat (Arbor Day) will be celebrated on Sunday night and Monday, February 9-10. Although Tu B’Shvat has always held a halachic status as the “New Year” for the trees,

Traditional Rugalach! Our girls choose from a list of after school activities such as dance, ballet, art, sewing, embroidery, choir, and more!