When Tikva’s children have reached at least 16 years of age, and are considered academically prepared and emotionally stable, Tikva assists them in considering the option to prepare for possible Aliya to Israel. Working with Tikva’s professional team of social workers, counsellors and psychologists in Israel, Tikva helps coordinate its graduates’ adjustment to their new surroundings and effectively integrate into their new Israeli life.
Once in Israel, Tikva graduates are given access to the Tikva Israel Alumni Centre in Jerusalem, a communal hub where former Tikva residents connect with one another and with Tikva staff. Here they can participate in Jewish enrichment courses and a wide range of social and cultural activities. They also receive career guidance and a promising future in Israel. The centre offers all the comforts of home away from home – a kitchen, laundry facilities, study space, computer lab, and activity room. The centre serves over 200 Tikva alumni weekly from Sunday through Thursday and is open 13 hours each day.
With the support offered by Tikva in Israel, more than 1,023 alumni from Tikva in Odesa have successfully relocated to make Israel their home. Tikva graduates are enrolled in Israeli high schools, pursuing degrees at Israeli universities, colleges and religious institutions, participating in vocational training programs. Many have already entered the working world, and many have started families of their own.
