“HaGal Sheli” (My Wave) is a non-profit organization which uses surfing as an educational tool and provides at-risk youth with the chance to ‘ride the wave’ and succeed. By facing the unique forces of the sea and overcoming the challenge of surfing the participants are instilled with the self-confidence and sense of achievement necessary to propel them through equivalent life challenges. “HaGal Sheli” operates various programs for teenagers between the ages of 13-18 from all realms of Israeli society – Jews, Muslims and Christians; secular and non-secular; immigrants; and boys and girls alike.