News from the Society for Advancement of Education,Jerusalem (Kidum) FALL 2019

SAE Honors Mr. Mort Mandel z"l

“His vision, support and encouragement enabled us in the Society for Advancement of Education to gather a select group of (Mandel School) alumni who would break barriers, formulate and create unique educational systems. . . . “His vision is our mission. He will always be in our hearts”

Read Eitan Moran's moving tribute to Mr. Mandel

Join Us ... Space Still Available Education 3.0 A Symposium on Innovation and Challenges in Israeli Education Experts from the U.S. and Israel will discuss the latest educational innovations in Haredi and Arab Society in Israel and the challenges of ensuring gender equality. Hosted by AFK & Society for Advancement of Education 8:30 am - 5 pm -- Tuesday, November 5, 2019 In New York City Admission is free. Advanced reservations reqiured. Full Program & Registration

News of Note

Boyar Girls' Basketball Team Won First Place in the District Finals ... Heading to USA

The Boyar High School Girls' Basketball Team celebrated its district championship on the court in Israel on October 30th. The team will soon be heading to the U.S., along with the Boyar Boys' squad, to compete in the annual Weiner Tournament hosted by Beth Tfiloh in Baltimore on December 4-7th. Weiner is a premier basketball tournament for Jewish high school teams with students from across the U.S., Canada, and Israel. The teams will also be honored at an AFK event in New York City on December 10th. Click here for details.

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New Steinberg Learning Center a Hit with Students

Students Teaching Students at Re'ut's Math Magic Day

Students seem to have an increased desire to study at the new learning center at the Steinberg Residential Campus in Kfar Saba. ALL ABOUT STEINBERG

As part of the Re'ut High School Math Magic Day last week, older students taught the younger ones math at the Jerusalem school. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT RE'UT

Lending a Helping Hand

K.A.N. Community School Enriches the Community

Boyar Residence Students Enjoy Service Day

All grades at K.A.N. Community School participated in volunteer activity right after Yom Kippur. Grade 9 students, above, went to Ma'aleh Adumim to help the Shir organization, named for the late Lt. Shir Hajaj, by collecting food for needy families, by organizing the association's warehouse, and by building sukkahs for seniors in the hostel. LEARN MORE ABOUT  K.A.N.

Students at the Boyar High School Residence spent a day recently helping their neighbors. Some, above. distributed flower pots from a rehabilitated nursery to patients in the hospital wards of nearby Shaare Zedek Medical Center. Some sang to people in a nursing home and others passed out chocolate hearts with good day wishes to passersby. READ MORE ABOUT BOYAR

Change a Life -- Make a Difference in Israel! Help students from disadvantaged communities reach their full potential. Support the Society for Advancement of Education, Jerusalem's Donate Here

MEET SAE STUDENTS Video Spotlights Students from Sindiana, Boyar, Hachmey Lev, & Re'ut Hear directly from students how SAE high schools are broadening the educational horizons and enriching the lives of gifted students 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 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.

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