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Success Stories
We’re proud of our graduates for sharing their personal stories with us.
Success Story: Osher Avitan
How My Story Began…
I arrived at Talpiot Children’s Village at the age of 10 alongside my younger siblings, and I completed my journey there when I turned 18. I entered as a child who had been forced to grow up way too soon—carrying an immense responsibility for my siblings, as if I were their mother. Life had forced me to mature early, and I never really got the chance to just be a child.
About the Journey…
Over the years at Talpiot, I went through a deep and meaningful transformation. I learned to let go of responsibilities that were never meant to be on my shoulders, to express my emotions, to trust the adults around me, and to believe in myself. I was finally able to be a kid my own age, and I left the Village as a young woman filled with confidence, independence, dreams, and aspirations. If I could sum it up in one sentence: I entered Talpiot as a 25-year-old, and I left it as an 18-year-old.
Where I Am Today…
Today, I live an independent life, have been in a stable and loving relationship for several years, and am building my future with confidence and self-belief. I established my own business in the nail care and gel polish industry, which over time has grown into a successful and well-known brand. Recently, I transitioned my studio to a home-based setup to continue expanding and strengthening my independence.
What Talpiot Means to Me…
Talpiot is so much more than a boarding school—it is home. It is my safe haven, my victory, and my pride. It is the place that gave me the opportunity for a new and healthy life, surrounded by staff members who believed in me, guided me, and were there for me every step of the way.
My Motto…
The quote that guides me to this day is: “Every child needs one adult who believes in them.” I know firsthand just how true this is, because throughout my entire journey, I had at least one person who believed in me, encouraged me, and walked with me hand in hand. Sometimes, that is truly all a child needs to change the trajectory of their life.
Rachel Atlein’s Wings
How My Story Began:
I arrived at the Village at age 8 and completed my time there at age 18. I came to the Village as a stormy girl who didn’t trust anyone, didn’t believe in anyone, not even in herself—a girl who deep down hid a terrifying fear of being a child who fails to express herself properly. I left the boarding school a completely different girl: first and foremost, a girl confident in herself, who believes in herself, a girl who believes in people, in goodness, and in life.
About the Process:
The biggest process I went through at the Village was learning how to truly express myself, to speak correctly, to share feelings and opinions. In the end, I’m going to study a profession where its entire power lies in speech and expressive capabilities—for me, that is my own little victory.
What Talpiot Means to Me:
Basically, it’s home. In short, it’s my safe haven, my confidence, and part of my family. I owe this place so much for everything it gave me over the years.
My Motto:
One of the quotes that stays strongly with me to this day is: “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” This quote accompanied me very strongly during my time at the Village; it helped me not to fall into self-pity and to choose myself anew every single day.
Success Story: Osher Avitan
How My Story Began…
I arrived at Talpiot Children’s Village at the age of 10 alongside my younger siblings, and I completed my journey there when I turned 18. I entered as a child who had been forced to grow up way too soon—carrying an immense responsibility for my siblings, as if I were their mother. Life had forced me to mature early, and I never really got the chance to just be a child.
About the Journey…
Over the years at Talpiot, I went through a deep and meaningful transformation. I learned to let go of responsibilities that were never meant to be on my shoulders, to express my emotions, to trust the adults around me, and to believe in myself. I was finally able to be a kid my own age, and I left the Village as a young woman filled with confidence, independence, dreams, and aspirations. If I could sum it up in one sentence: I entered Talpiot as a 25-year-old, and I left it as an 18-year-old.
Where I Am Today…
Today, I live an independent life, have been in a stable and loving relationship for several years, and am building my future with confidence and self-belief. I established my own business in the nail care and gel polish industry, which over time has grown into a successful and well-known brand. Recently, I transitioned my studio to a home-based setup to continue expanding and strengthening my independence.
What Talpiot Means to Me…
Talpiot is so much more than a boarding school—it is home. It is my safe haven, my victory, and my pride. It is the place that gave me the opportunity for a new and healthy life, surrounded by staff members who believed in me, guided me, and were there for me every step of the way.
My Motto…
The quote that guides me to this day is: “Every child needs one adult who believes in them.” I know firsthand just how true this is, because throughout my entire journey, I had at least one person who believed in me, encouraged me, and walked with me hand in hand. Sometimes, that is truly all a child needs to change the trajectory of their life.
Rachel Atlein’s Wings
How My Story Began:
I arrived at the Village at age 8 and completed my time there at age 18. I came to the Village as a stormy girl who didn’t trust anyone, didn’t believe in anyone, not even in herself—a girl who deep down hid a terrifying fear of being a child who fails to express herself properly. I left the boarding school a completely different girl: first and foremost, a girl confident in herself, who believes in herself, a girl who believes in people, in goodness, and in life.
About the Process:
The biggest process I went through at the Village was learning how to truly express myself, to speak correctly, to share feelings and opinions. In the end, I’m going to study a profession where its entire power lies in speech and expressive capabilities—for me, that is my own little victory.
What Talpiot Means to Me:
Basically, it’s home. In short, it’s my safe haven, my confidence, and part of my family. I owe this place so much for everything it gave me over the years.
My Motto:
One of the quotes that stays strongly with me to this day is: “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” This quote accompanied me very strongly during my time at the Village; it helped me not to fall into self-pity and to choose myself anew every single day.
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