The National Insurance Institute holds a "Mitzvahland" event in which the age of mitzvah is celebrated for orphaned children (aged 12-13) in Superland that was closed specifically for them and concluded with a concert by Static
Ahead of the new year - as of the morning on 11.09.23, many arrived at an event initiated by the National Insurance Institute - thousands of orphaned children from all over the country to celebrate their bar and bat mitzvah, in the "Mitzvahland" compound at the Superland amusement park in Rishon LeZion.
The National Insurance Institute closed the place especially for them and their families who came along.
This is the fourth year that the event has been celebrated as part of the National Insurance Policy to connect with the public and provide support within the framework of the Rehabilitation Division of the organization. This entire day is dedicated to them with music players and acrobats who entertained and delighted the celebrants, a complex of workshops and activities alongside the amusement facilities, an abundance of food, gifts and to close the event - a music performance by Static.
The National Insurance Institute invested heavily in every detail of the event, with consideration and planning of every moment, paying attention and caring for every family, boy and girl. It should be noted that the National Insurance Institute knows and accompanies the families from the first moment with social workers who help widowers and widows (some of whom have lost their closest relatives in terrorist activities), to reintegrate into the workforce and hold "back to normalcy" rehabilitation meetings, to the extent possible. Among the celebrants, there are families who have only taken part in the circle of bereavement or those who still face difficulties and have not begun the rehabilitation process. The Mitzvot event is also intended, inter alia, to expose families who are not well acquainted with the National Insurance Institute in general and the Rehabilitation Division in particular, strengthening trust and creating an additional communication channel with the organization.
As mentioned, the National Insurance Institute assists orphans, but not only - it accompanies people with disabilities (disability, hostile actions casualties, mentally impaired, etc.). The social workers in the National Insurance's Rehabilitation Division strive for a situation in which the rehabilitation programs are adapted to the variety of populations and they implement a personal rehabilitation plan, accompanying the rehabilitation process until integration into the workforce such as: occupational diagnosis, academic or professional studies, funding study accessories, support during studies and assistance with job placement. Eligibility for vocational rehabilitation is not contingent on eligibility for an allowance, but on the percentage of disability (above 20%). As part of the celebrations, a number of additional events are expected to be held for both the ultra-Orthodox population and the Arab population with appropriate content for the children and families.
- Minister of Labor, Yoav Ben Tzur: "The Bnei Mitzvah event for orphans is one of the highlights of the year, in which you can see families coping with a difficult loss during the year, taking a break and celebrating a full day with their dearest children. The National Insurance's rehabilitation department produces for these young people, who are the salt of the earth, a variety of attractions, experiential creative workshops, a gift to each family and the appearance of artists from the front stage, in order to ensure a lasting connection with them, not only through allowances and social assistance but also through face-to-face meetings and direct discussion."
- Yarona Shalom, Acting General Director of the National Insurance: "The National Insurance does not deal only with the distribution of allowances, but direct contact with the public, with the families we care for and accompany over the years. An integral part of our policy is our relationship with the community. For several years now, we have been proud to promote the celebration of the Bar and Bat mitzvah to all the children who lost their parents and give them, to family members - a day of fun, celebrations, workshops and activities and connection, hardship aside, to unite and make each other happy. Such celebrations have a long-term impact on the service experience, on strengthening the relationship with the children and families, and provide a deeper sense of engagement in the assistance provided to them by National Insurance o them."