Established just north of Jerusalem in 1984, Kochav Yaakov is home to a community of devoutly religious pioneers who work in a wide array of professional arenas including academia, education, and the Rabbinic world. Contributing to its rich cultural fabric, Kochav Yaakov has welcomed in many pioneers who, like the Biblical Patriarch Abraham, left the lands of their upbringing and moved to Israel. Unfortunately, many families in Kochav Yaakov face economic hardship. Still, the pioneers of Kochav Yaakov never cease in their determination to expand their community and absorb more and more families each year.