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Haifa Study
Friends of Yemin Orde presents
A Study of the Long-Term Effectiveness
of Youth Education
at the Yemin Orde Youth Village
Study conducted by The University of Haifa
Published August, 2007.
Research Team:
Dr. Guy Enosh, Dr. Elie Buchbinder, Prof. Yechezkel Thaler,
Dr. Gali Dotan-Tangeer, Dr. Victor Meun
Report Summary
This is a report of the quantitative research conducted to evaluate the long-term impact of the Yemin Orde Youth Village on its graduates. This study was based on interviews conducted during the summer of 2006 with approximately 200 men and women who graduated from Yemin Orde over the last 20 years. The study was conducted by professors from the School of Social Work at Haifa University.The results indicate that the main goals of the village were met. The graduates reported positive adaptation and integration during their stay in the village, a feeling of belonging, satisfaction with the education, high motivation to stay in the village after the initial period of adjustment, as well as a desire to come back and visit the village after graduation¹. I n regard to the effects of the education on their lives after graduating, they state that it had a very positive influence on their social adjustment, self-esteem, social identify and interpersonal relationships.The graduates’ level of education is high when compared to the national average², their income is above the national average and, almost without exception, they are fully employed³. Most of the graduates report having good interpersonal relationships, both with friends and family. Most have someone to turn to when in need of help and support (96%). About half of them are married, and the singles are mostly the younger classes. The graduates who a high degree of social commitment and willingness to contribute to society4. Most of them served in the army, with more than half as commanders or in combat units5.
Other findings indicated a high self-esteem and satisfaction with life6. When it comes to social identity, the findings show that the graduates were integrated into Israeli society, that they are pleased with life in Israel and identify with Israel and Judaism. In regard to their spiritual life, they tend to be more religious than the average population – most define themselves as “traditional”, and almost all believe in a higher power that influences and shapes our destiny. Most practice basic Jewish traditions, including Kosher and avoiding Hametz during Pesach, but are less strict on a daily basis (Shabbat, Synagogue).In regard to the three main origins (Israel, Ethiopia, Former Soviet Union), there were no significant differences between the groups.
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93% felt at home at Yemin Orde and 92% were satisfied with their life at Yemin Orde
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Their average education is 14 years, which is higher than the national average among the Jewish population. More than one-third hold academic degrees, and about half of those under age 30 continue to study
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92% over the age of 26 work full-time and, of these, 46% hold managerial positions
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69% had participated in voluntary activities over the past two years, and 88% stated that they were interested in volunteering in the future
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94% of the males served in the army, while 89% of the women served in the army or performed national service
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90% said they were satisfied or very satisfied with their lives