Private addiction treatment for English-speaking adults in Jerusalem. Residential, PHP, IOP, and gap year support. Founded 2021. Jewish/kosher setting. Not confirmed in MoH licensing directory.
Genesis Israel is a private addiction treatment program founded in 2021 by David and Aaron Levine, located in the Nachlaot neighborhood of Jerusalem. The program offers a range of levels of care — residential (inpatient), partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and aftercare — with a primary focus on English-speaking adults from English-speaking countries, including North American and South African Jewish communities and those coming for gap-year programs. Hebrew is present in the environment but English is the working language of clinical care.
The program is shaped by a commitment to both clinical professionalism and Jewish values. Rabbinical guidance is provided by Rabbi Dovid Charlop, and the setting in Jerusalem is an intentional part of the therapeutic context — proximity to Jewish life, heritage sites, and community is viewed as supportive of long-term recovery. The kitchen is kosher. The clinical approach draws on a broad range of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, IFS, Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Narrative Therapy, offered by a licensed clinical team.
Verification note: Genesis Israel has not been confirmed in the Israeli Ministry of Health (MoH) licensing directory at the time of this review. Recovery Compass lists it as a “Listed Provider” based on public sources and its own website. We have not independently verified its regulatory licensing status in Israel. Prospective clients are encouraged to ask directly about licensing and regulatory oversight before enrolling.
Recovery in Jerusalem is shaped by a city that carries both weight and meaning — a context unlike any other in the world.
Genesis Israel is built on the premise that recovery requires addressing the person as a whole — clinically, spiritually, and relationally. The clinical framework draws on an integrative model, selecting from multiple evidence-based modalities based on individual client need, rather than applying a single therapeutic approach uniformly. The modalities described on the program’s website include CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, IFS (Internal Family Systems), Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Equine therapy is also mentioned as an available modality.
Jewish identity and values are not treated as separate from the clinical work — they are viewed as part of it. The program’s founders describe the Jerusalem setting and Jewish framework as integral to the meaning-making that recovery requires, particularly for clients navigating questions of identity, community, and purpose alongside their work in treatment. The rabbinical advisory role of Rabbi Dovid Charlop reflects this integration of spiritual guidance with clinical care.
The program was founded in 2021, making it a newer entrant to the Israeli addiction treatment landscape. Clinical team credentials and specific staff qualifications are not publicly listed on the website. Prospective clients should ask directly about staff credentials, licensing, and clinical supervision structures before making a decision.
24/7 inpatient residential program in the Nachlaot neighborhood of Jerusalem. Clients live in the program’s residential facility while engaging in daily clinical programming. English-primary. Structured around individual therapy, group work, and integration of Jewish values.
Day treatment providing structured programming during the day while clients live off-site or in supported housing. PHP is typically appropriate as a step-down from residential or as a primary level of care for clients who do not require 24/7 residential supervision.
Structured outpatient programming typically involving multiple sessions per week, designed for clients who can live independently while maintaining intensive clinical contact. Appropriate as a step-down from PHP or as a primary level of care for clients at earlier stages of treatment.
Specialized support for young adults on gap year programs in Israel who are dealing with substance use or mental health challenges. May involve outpatient services, crisis support, or transition to a higher level of care depending on individual needs.
Ongoing support following completion of a primary treatment program. Specific aftercare formats are not described publicly. Contact the center for details.
Genesis Israel offers multiple levels of care, allowing clients to begin at the most appropriate level of intensity and step down through less intensive programming as recovery progresses.
| Level of Care | Setting | Typical Client |
|---|---|---|
| Residential (Inpatient) | On-site, 24/7 | Requires intensive structure and supervision |
| PHP (Partial Hospitalization) | Day program, off-site living | Step-down from residential, or moderate severity |
| IOP (Intensive Outpatient) | Multiple sessions/week | Step-down from PHP, or lower severity |
| Gap Year Support | Varies | Young adults on Israel gap year programs |
| Aftercare | Ongoing outpatient | Post-primary-treatment support |
Genesis Israel accepts inquiries by phone and email. From Israel: 09-376-1555. From the United States: (561) 427-7775. Email: info@genesisisrael.com. The program is located at Agripas 88 Suite 21, Jerusalem 9451309.
Prospective clients and their families are encouraged to contact the program directly to discuss their situation, ask about clinical approach, verify program details, and ask about pricing. Because Genesis Israel’s MoH licensing status has not been independently confirmed, prospective clients should ask explicitly about regulatory oversight and licensing during their initial contact.
Genesis Israel is a private-pay program. The center’s website describes tuition as “relatively low” compared to other private programs, though specific pricing is not publicly listed. The program does not accept Bituach Leumi (National Insurance) or Israeli welfare funding.
Contact the program directly for current pricing, payment structures, and to discuss whether any insurance or financial assistance options apply to your situation.
Genesis Israel’s residential program is situated in Nachlaot, a historic residential neighborhood in central Jerusalem, within walking distance of the Mahane Yehuda market. The program operates within a residential building rather than a purpose-built clinical campus, placing clients within an integrated Jerusalem neighborhood throughout treatment. The Nachlaot setting is described by the program as part of the recovery environment — clients are embedded in daily city life while receiving structured clinical care.
Specific details about the physical environment — room types, shared versus private arrangements, and on-site amenities — are not publicly described on the Genesis Israel website. Contact the center directly to understand the living environment before arriving.
Genesis Israel was founded by David and Aaron Levine. Rabbinical guidance is provided by Rabbi Dovid Charlop. The program’s website indicates that the clinical team includes licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) and certified addiction counselors (CASAPs), as well as psychologists. Individual staff names and credentials are not publicly listed on the website.
Prospective clients are encouraged to ask directly about the clinical staff, their credentials, licensing in Israel or internationally, and the clinical supervision structure before making a treatment decision.
Genesis Israel has not been confirmed in the Israeli Ministry of Health licensing directory at the time of this review. Recovery Compass lists it as a “Listed Provider” — we cannot verify its current regulatory licensing status in Israel. Contact the program directly to ask about its licensing, regulatory oversight, and compliance with Israeli health authority requirements before enrolling.
Primarily English-speaking adults — particularly from North America, South Africa, and other English-speaking Jewish communities — who are seeking addiction treatment in Israel within a Jewish cultural and spiritual framework. The program also supports young adults on gap year programs in Israel.
Genesis Israel draws on CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, IFS (Internal Family Systems), Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and equine therapy, selected based on individual client needs.
Yes. Genesis Israel operates with a kosher kitchen and within a Jewish values framework. Rabbi Dovid Charlop serves as rabbinical advisor to the program.
Genesis Israel is a private-pay program. Specific pricing is not publicly listed. The website describes tuition as “relatively low” compared to other private treatment programs. Contact the center directly at info@genesisisrael.com or (561) 427-7775 for current pricing.
No. English is the working language of clinical care at Genesis Israel. Hebrew is present in the environment and community context, but clinical services are conducted in English.
Yes. The program is specifically designed to serve English-speaking clients from abroad — from the US, Canada, South Africa, the UK, and other countries — who choose to complete treatment in Israel.
Based on publicly available information. Confirm eligibility and intake criteria directly with the center before making any decision.
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