In 1969 Alfonso and Gladys Sabah immigrated to Israel from Tangiers and settled in Netanya's Pardess HaGdud neighborhood. Near their home was the “Sinai” religious institution, which was home to children who were labeled “deserted and neglected”. The Sabahs quickly bonded with these children and opened their home to help. Dear Eliezer Kugler and his wife Rachel helped manage the institution, which, at the time, was home to 30 boys.

The Sabah family committed to caring for the children by establishing a fund and emphasizing the importance of housing security. They set up a synagogue in the area and gave children access to art and music activities. This strengthened the bond between the Sabah family and the children.

With support from the Netanya Municipality, the Sabah family secured land to build a new, larger home. Completed in 1969, it was designed to house 50 children. With generous donations and a partnership with the National Religious Women’s Organization ('Emunah'), the home thrived under the management of Mr and Mrs. Kugler, who raised the children alongside their own.

Victor Elazraki, a relative of the Sabah family, visited the home several years after it was built and was incredibly moved. After he passed away, he left part of his estate to the children’s home. ‘Elazraki’ was added to our home’s name in gratitude for his generosity. The establishment of the children’s home would not have been possible without the selflessness of Alfonso and Gladys Sabah. After they passed away, the ‘Sabah’ name was added to our Home.