One Dog. One Boy. One Life Changed.
When Noam* arrived at Emunah Israel‘s Neve Landy Boys Home, years of abuse and neglect had taught him that no one could be trusted. He rarely smiled, avoided others, and kept his heart locked away.
Then one day, a therapy dog quietly walked over, gently rested its head on his lap, and simply stayed there.
No words.
No expectations.
Just unconditional love.
Slowly, Noam reached out to pet the dog. It was the first smile we had seen from him in a very long time.
That moment became the beginning of his healing.
Week after week, through EMUNAH’s Dog Therapy Program, Noam began to trust again, connect with his caregivers, and believe that he mattered.
Across Israel, children whose lives have been shattered by abuse, neglect, abandonment, and now years of war are discovering that love still exists. Through the gentle companionship of a therapy dog, the unwavering care of our dedicated staff, and the faithful support of our dear Christian friends at Bridges for Peace, they are finding hope, healing, and the courage to believe that their story is not over.
We are deeply grateful to Bridges for Peace for once again sponsoring EMUNAH’s Dog Therapy Program. Their steadfast friendship and compassion are helping transform the lives of Israel’s most vulnerable boys—one child, one wagging tail, and one miracle at a time.
*Name has been changed to protect privacy
