Mishpacha Orphanage

We Are Family

Mishpacha Children’s Home

Where rescued Jewish orphans find family, support, stability and hope for a flourishing futures.

The Work We Do

Girls & Boys Orphanage

Jewish children are provided with the love, education & nutrition they need to live secure and joyful lives.

Schooling & Education

From preschool through university, Mishpacha’s youth receive educational support & assistance.

Jewish Weddings

Mishpacha sponsors weddings of alumni and supports them as they create families of their own.

War Effort

Amidst the war in Ukraine, Mishpacha ensures the safety and wellbeing of our youth and elderly.

About Us
Saving Our Most Vulnerable Youth

Since it opened its doors 22 years ago, Mishpacha has cared for over 1,000 boys and girls from the wider Odessa Jewish community. Many of these children are “social orphans,” innocent victims of parental alcoholism, abuse, crime, and health issues, rescued off the streets to be given a renewed chance at life. There are hundreds of abandoned Jewish boys and girls who desperately need a home, food, and most of all, the love of people like you…

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Don’t Forget the Children of Odessa

They should be playing, learning, and growing, not wondering where their next meal will come from or who will care for them if they are sick. They should be singing happy childhood songs, not crying out for love.
In the Media

Recent News & articles

Family Celebrations: 5 Beautiful Bar Mitzvahs in One Day!

Family Celebrations: 5 Beautiful Bar Mitzvahs in One Day! What do you get when you celebrate five boys’ thirteenth birthdays at the same time? One extraordinary Bar Mitzvah celebration!   This…

Heroic Graduates Open the School Year in Odessa
Magic in the Air
A Heartwarming Bar Mitzvah at Mishpacha Children’s Home
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