Beth Jacob Institutions of Beitar Illit (Gush Etzion) assists over two thousand children. In addition to an outstanding regular academic program, they also provide assistance for special education students by providing remedial teachers, special aid for children needing medical assistance. There is also an after-hours program which includes a hot lunch and counselors to help the girls with their homework. In addition, Beth Jacob has set up an Emergency Benevolent Fund which provides help to families of teachers and students affiliated with Beth Jacob Institutions who find themselves in all types of crisis situations, some of which may be happy occasions too.