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Kehilla IV

Le Bayit is the result of years of collaboration among community partners.

“It was government, foundations, community organizations, individuals working well together, committed parents and community residents that have made this great thing happen,” says Dominique McCaughey, COO of the Azrieli Foundation, lead funder of the Le Bayit pilot. 

“This is a model of how an inclusive community should work, and I’m delighted that the Azrieli Foundation is leading this transformative project.”

What is Le Bayit?

Le Bayit is a housing readiness program based in a renovated duplex, where participants come for overnight stays and build the life skills they need to live more independently.

Through hands-on learning, participants develop essential skills, including:

  • cooking and meal planning
  • cleaning and household routines
  • personal care and hygiene
  • communication and social skills
  • managing time, daily schedules, transportation and basic budgets

Participants–and their families– build relationships with others in the program, developing a sense of community. Families learn how to better support their adults. And all benefit from the opportunity for respite.

Why Le Bayit Matters

Many neurodivergent adults are capable of greater independence—but need time, repetition and ongoing support to build and maintain essential life skills. Families have been instrumental in creating Le Bayit but cannot sustain it alone. Independence depends on a lasting system of support that extends beyond any one household.
Together, we are creating that system—one that outlives families and ensures opportunities for years to come.