The youth village was founded in 1949 by Henrietta Szold and the Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization to serve as a home for young Holocaust survivors. About 320 youth study at the village, situated in Kiryat Tivon.

The village serves pupils who were previously unable to realize their full potential, and village staff understand that "every child can succeed".

The village aims to bridge educational and social gaps, helping the pupils attain their matriculation certificates and preparing them for life as productive, contributing adults. The staff puts an emphasis on education for values, with special volunteer programs and a pre-army preparatory program.