The Giving Heart initiative is built on a profound truth: healing happens when we shift from
receiving to giving. For youth who have felt broken, hopeless, or worthless, the act of serving
others becomes a pathway to rediscovering their inherent value and purpose.

What the Ranch Offers

Equine Therapy

Therapeutic interactions with horses that build trust, emotional regulation, and confidence

Communal Barbecues

Shared meals in nature that foster connection and community

NA & Support Groups

Facilitated recovery meetings in a peaceful, outdoor setting

Nature-Based Healing

Time in nature to reduce stress, find clarity, and reconnect with
oneself

A Place of Peace and Possibility

One participant described the ranch as “the first place I felt calm in years.” Another said that learning to care for a horse
taught him to care for himself again. These aren’t just nice moments—they’re turning points.

“At the ranch, I’m not ‘the addict’ or ‘the troubled kid.’ I’m just someone spending time with a horse, learning to be present,
learning to trust. It’s given me hope that I can change.”

— Ranch Program Participant

Visit the Ranch

Location

Our therapeutic ranch is located outside Jerusalem in a peaceful rural setting.
Transportation is provided from our drop-in centers.

Schedule

  •  Equine therapy sessions: By appointment, multiple times per week
  • NA meetings: Every Wednesday, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Communal barbecues: First Friday of each month, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Participation in ranch activities is open to all Lev Zion program members. New participants
are always welcome—no prior experience with horses necessary.

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