News from the Society for Advancement of Education,Jerusalem (Kidum) JULY 2020

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Making History! First Graduates from Sindiana Arab Youth Village for Leadership

In a warm and heartfelt ceremony, kept modest in this time of COVID-19 but large in significance, the first 18 students proudly graduated from Sindiana, the Arab Youth Village for Leadership earlier this month. With parents, family and friends watching via social media, the 8 girls and 10 boys were congratulated by their teachers and leaders of the SAE, which, along with community groups, established Sindiana just three years ago.

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Jerry Isaak-Shapiro New Executive Director of American Friends of Kidum

Following a national search, Jerry Isaak-Shapiro, a renowned educational leader, community builder and Jewish scholar, has been named Executive Director of the American Friends of Kidum. “I look forward," Jerry said, "to generating awareness and support in the U.S. for SAE’s vital mission of creating a more pluralistic and prosperous Israel by giving talented teens a chance to realize their full academic potential.  Quality education not only impacts the individual; it’s the key to transforming society itself.” Jerry Isaak-Shapiro was head of the Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School in Cleveland before joining the AFK.

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Re’ut High School Students & Staff Come Together To Reimagine their Senior Year

Students, teachers, parents, mentors and outside education experts met in early July for a marathon all-night session to reimagine the senior year at Re’ut High School in Jerusalem. It makes sense, as Re'ut, a popular pluraistic co-ed school, will be moving into a brand new school building this Fall, so its a perfect time for taking a look at how things are done.

Construction nearing completion at the new Re'ut High School in Jerusalem.

Participants were divided into teams and held brainstorming and implementation sessions about how to improve senior year, which focuses on continued growth and development of students and preparation for adulthood together with preparation for life outside the school setting. One goal was to see how every graduate of Re'ut can graduate with the self-confidence, social security and values he/she needs to succeed in life.

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Steinberg Residence New Students Learn & Have Fun at Prep Camp

Shacharit School's Students Prepare for Debut in September

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Inbar Staff & Students Meet to Plan for Expansion This Fall

Returning Students Train New Students at Ein Carmit Residence

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MEET SAE STUDENTS Video with Students from Sindiana, Boyar, Re'ut and Hachmey Lev Yeshiva Hear directly from students how SAE high schools are broadening the educational horizons and enriching the lives of gifted students from disadvantaged communities in Israel, instilling a love of learning and and a desire to giveback to their communities. View Video

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American Friends of Kidum (AFK ) is dedicated to increasing awareness and financial support for the educational initiatives of the Society for Advancement of Education, Jerusalem (Kidum). SAE runs 16 highly acclaimed high schools and residences for talented students from disadvantaged communities in Israel’s economic and geographic periphery, providing them with the academic skills and the social confidence they need to fully participate in and contribute to Israeli society. AFK cultivates relationships and serves as a vital connection between SAE and its friends, supporters, partners and alumni in the U.S.

American Friends of Kidum | 914-860-4945 | info@kidum-us.org | www.kidum-us.org