Challenges Addressing six social challenges over seven years – this is the plan that we have set in motion at Joint Israel. Socioeconomic Participation of the Ultra-Orthodox Sector Optimal Aging for 100 Years of Life Advancing Social Mobility Workforce Integration and Productivity System Efficiency and Effectiveness Independent Living for People with Disabilities Success Stories The personal story and success of every program participant is a whole world in itself. We invite you to get to know the people behind the numbers. All Stories Optimal Aging for 100 Years of Life “I immigrated to Israel in 1991 from the former Soviet Union where I worked as a piano teacher,” says Rita. “When I... Rita Forger | Participant in the ‘60+ Employment Centers’ Program Read The Full Success Story Workforce Integration and Productivity Hanan works as a cashier at a supermarket in the northern Druze village of Yarka. At 36 years old, she earns minimum wage... Hanan Harbawi | Participant in the ‘Link’ Program Read The Full Success Story Optimal Aging for 100 Years of Life “I arrived at Café Europa the first day it opened. And for the past 15 years I’ve been coming to every activity,”... Yehudit Shabtai | Participant in the ‘Café Europa’ Program Read The Full Success Story Independent Living for People with Disabilities “I wake up in the morning, I don’t know what day it is, what I need to do, where the kids are and when they are supposed... Moshe Cohen | Participant in the ‘Smart Homes’ Program Read The Full Success Story Socioeconomic Participation of the Ultra-Orthodox Sector Shlomo, 34, participated in one of the Joint’s first ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) employment programs – “Livelihood with... Shlomo Goldberg | Participant in the ‘Livelihood with Dignity’ Program Read The Full Success Story