B’Yachad launches youth centre

Rabbonim and Mechanchim of the Manchester Kehilla marked the launch of the new B’Yachad Boys Youth Centre last Sunday.

Around a year ago, it was noticeable there was a lack of appropriate after-school activities for boys.

R' Dovid Nissenbaum, R' Menachem Schleider, R' Aron Bakst, R' Eli Meir Littlestone, R' Gershon Rose, R' Aron Litwin and R' Yisrael Meir Adler met to discuss and research which issues boys were struggling with and how these could prevented in the future.

Consultations were made with individuals in the field of Chinuch. Having a location for boys to meet in organized sessions was an initial part of this plan. Having had the opportunity to acquire the use of the former dormitories of Manchester Yeshiva it has been developed it into a state-of-the-art

Youth centre offering programmes including music, art, joinery, cooking and woodwork. Organisers believe new skills will gain self-confidence to be incorporated into all areas of their lives.

Boys can sign up to the history of Israel and first aid along with Shiurim.

A team of Rabbonim will learn with the boys during Chaburah and Madrichim. Organisers are planning training sessions to give them increased insight into the mindset of teenage boys.

Boys must join as a member of B’Yachad and will be assigned into a group. The launch event included a Rabbonim and Mechanchim from across the community offering support to the concept of this centre.

Rav Yaakov Wreschner and Rav Yankel Moshkovitz addressed the event.