From the Desk of Shira Reifman, Director of Keren Or |
Dear Friends,
I'm thrilled to report that the Keren Or summer camp was an incredible success! Over the past 7 weeks, thanks to the talent, creativity, and devotion of our amazing staff, our students enjoyed art, baking, gardening, fun in the pool, musical performances and so much more.
This month, as we marked the conclusion of the Keren Or academic year, we celebrated our partners and the people who make our work possible. In this edition of Keren Or highLIGHTS, you'll read about our end-of-year staff appreciation event, parent open house, mobile dental clinic, and fantastic summer gala for our friends in NYC.
It has been said that "it takes a village to raise a child." At Keren Or, our village includes our staff, parents, the government of Israel, organizational partners, and private supporters around the world. We are so grateful to everyone who plays a vital role in helping our students reach their full potentials. Thank you for being our village.
Warmest wishes for a very happy, healthy, and safe summer vacation and a joyous New Year. We can't wait to see you in September!
Happy Summer and Thank you!
Shira
Shira
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For the first time in two years, we were thrilled to gather in person with our American supporters! On August 10th, we enjoyed a beautiful evening at the home of our dear friends, Eliot and Marilyn Lauer.
At the gala event, we learned more about CVI (cortical visual impairment), the brain-based visual impairment that affects 90% of our
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students. Gala attendees got a taste of what our students experience, and the tools our vision experts use to evaluate and treat CVI.
Following the educational and inspirational program, MODI took the stage with a hilarious stand-up comedy routine that left everyone bent over with laughter!
We are so thankful to all who joined us for an evening of laughter in support of the children of Keren Or. Each one of you is the reason Keren Or can keep its doors open and provide the services and care our students deserve.
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To mark the end of the year, our afterschool program hosted an open house for parents! After a year in which parents were unable to visit the school due to Covid, we were so excited to have the opportunity to open our doors.
Parents escorted their children through a rotation of art, music, dog and gardening activities. They were delighted to meet the staff face-to-
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face, and a wonderful time was had by all!
The students were not the only ones who got to celebrate. To mark the end of a year full of hard work our afternoon staff and volunteers enjoyed a beautiful boat ride and dinner.
The breezy Jerusalem summer evening provided the best setting while keeping us Covid-safe. We cannot thank our staff enough for the selfless work and the care they give to the students of Keren Or.
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Mobil Dental Clinic Success |
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This month, the dental hygenist made her final visit of the academic year. Teaming up with the national organization, Akim, and the Elwyn dental clinic, Keren Or provides on-site dental cleanings and check-ups. The clinic is staffed by exceptionally patient and gentle, specially trained professionals who dedicate their lives to the oral health and hygiene of children with disabilities.
Going to the dentist can be a traumatic experience for anyone, especially for a child with complex disabilities. Add to the fear and anxiety, the physical challenges of treating a child with muscular-skeletal issues of the mouth and jaw, and the technical challenges of transporting a child in a wheelchair, and going to the dentist becomes a virtually impossible task. Bringing dental care to our students, in a familiar environment with the support of their teachers by their side eases the students' worries.
We can't wait until the dental hygenist comes again next year! She makes us smile!
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Last Chance to Order Rosh Hashana Ecards! |
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Please select one of the following ecards |
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Suggested minimum donation of $36 for unlimited cards
Please email tovag@kerenor.org.il with your e-card selection. Please include the names and emails of the recipients and up to 3 sentences of text that you would like to send.
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350 7th Ave. Suite 1004
New York, NY 10001
United States
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3 Abba Hillel St.
Ramot 91234
Jerusalem, Israel
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