News from the Society for Advancement of Education, Jerusalem
NOVEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER
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SAE Students at All Schools and Residences
Study and Reflect on Yitzhak Rabin Memorial Day
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The Israel National Memorial Day for the assassination of the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was marked with a variety of ceremonies, events and theme rooms in schools and boarding schools of the Society for Advancement of Education.
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K.A.N. Community High School Named One of the Leading Schools in Israel by Ministry of Education |
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SAE’s K.A.N. Community High School has been named one of the leading schools in Israel by the Ministry of Education. It is one of only three high schools in the Jerusalem area to be so honored.
Established in 2014, K.A.N. welcomes boys and girls from religious, traditional and secular homes. FIND OUT MORE
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Shacharit Principal Wins Influential Women's Prize |
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Roni Hazon Weiss, at left, Principal of SAE's Shacharit and Dror High Schools in Jerusalem, was chosen as the winner of the Prize for Influential Women of Jerusalem, together with Professor Alice Shalvi, seated at right, awarded by the Kiverstein Institute.
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After Nearly Two Years -- In-Person Meetings Return! |
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AFK Board Member Dr. Mildred David, left, graciously hosted an in-person reception at her New York City residence for friends and supporters of SAE in early November.
Alumni, board members and Anat Abamovich, SAE VP of Resource Development, were on hand to discuss SAE's COVID-19 response and latest educational initiatives.
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SAE To Launch International High School Next Fall |
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MBHS International, the first International Baccalaureate Jewish high school in Jerusalem, will open next Fall and is currently recruiting candidates from the U.S.
Students and families interested in learning more or applying to the two-year school for 11th & 12th graders from Israel and around the world with a prestigious IB curriculum taught in English may contact Kate Nachman, Director of Admissions at Kate.na@kidum-edu.org.il
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Students at Mae Boyar High School celebrated Sigd, an Ethiopian Jewish holiday and since 2008 an Israeli state holiday, in a variety of ways.
Discussions about the history of the holiday, guests speakers from the Ethiopian community and a festival in the Boyar school plaza highlighted the day. FIND OUT MORE
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A Springboard for Excellence --
SAE Launches New Elementary School Program
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In the new school year, the Society for Advancement of Education and the Science and Thinking Society are launching the “Starting Point” program – a new framework for fostering excellence for elementary school students in 2nd through 6th grade in Jerusalem. The one-day-a-week program will take place at Reut High School on the Mae Boyar Educational Campus.
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Jerusalem Mayor at Shacharit's School Year Opening |
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Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon was on hand for the school year opening ceremonies at Shacharit High School, Israel’s first co-ed religious high school in the spirit of High Tech High.
The mayor participated in a festive ribbon cutting ceremony, met and talked with students and staff and helped plant a tree in the school yard. READ MORE
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Meet Sindiana Teacher Alaa Jadir Yunis |
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"On the day my son was born," she says,"I wanted him to receive the best education in the world, so I decided to give the best education possible not only to him, but to all the children." MORE ABOUT ALAA
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Change a Life -- Make a Difference in Israel!
The SAE Student Assistance Fund provides vital basic support to talented students from low income and distressed families living in SAE’s residences, including assistance for transportation, clothing, glasses, dental care, even food. During the school closures caused by COVID-19 the Student Assistance Fund also provided more than 200 students with computers and internet connections so they could continue their studies from home. This assistance enables students to remain in school, realize their full academic potential and contribute to Israeli society. Your help is appreciated!
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The Society for Advancement of Education, Jerusalem (SAE) is a social-educational organization that works to instill academic and social excellence as a bridge and leverage for integration into Israeli society.
SAE develops and implements innovative educational programs for talented youth from all sectors of Israeli society -- secular, orthodox, ultra-orthodox and Arab. SAE runs18 highly acclaimed high schools and residences and a variety of national educational projects. Each is designed to help students realize their full academic potential and contribute to Israeli society. More at kidum-us.org
American Friends of Kidum (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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