News from the Society for Advancement of Education, Jerusalem
JUNE 2021 NEWSLETTER
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Be part of the conversation on the educational challenges now facing Israeli society and the pioneering, ground-breaking approaches that SAE is employing to reshape the future of education in Israel.
In the second free program in the "Education in Israel Today" series, teachers and academic experts in Israel will share with an international Zoom audience the latest innovations in Haredi education, for both boys and girls, and Arab education, with a spotlight on the ground-breaking Sindiana Arab Youth Village for Leadership.
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Missed the first "Education in Israel Today" session on Pluralism and Gender Equity?
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You Can Help Children of Asylum Seekers Experience the Joy of Summer Camp
The children of the asylum seekers community in Israel face a difficult and complex reality of life, which does not allow them to enjoy fun time with children of their own age.
SAE operates and funds throughout the year learning centers for these children, allowing them to reduce learning gaps and be in a protected space in the afternoon.
This summer SAE is running an experiential camp which will enable these children to attend art and craft workshops, watch a movie, visit a museum or watch a play.
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Please help these young children experience the educational and social and benefits of summer camp. |
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Recognition for K.A.N & ORT-Netanya Students |
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Itay Cohen, a graduate of SAE's K.A.N. Community High School, has received a letter of excellence from the Herzl Center. In his second year as a volunteer general audience tour guide, Itay was recognized for his professionalism, knowledge and upbeat spirit and humor that delights the Center's visitors.
The Herzl Center in Mount Herzl offers a wide range of programs geared towards different populations wanting to enhance their familiarity with the Zionist endeavor.
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Tamara Lando, a 12th grade student at SAE's ORT-Netanya boarding school, won second place in the Israeli fencing championship recently. Tamara immigrated to Israel alone two and a half years ago.
She began practicing fencing in Ukraine, and when she immigrated she continued intensive training. In the past year Tamara has been a member of the Israeli fencing team and is hoping to represent Israel in the next European Championships.
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Mezuzah Ceremony Marks End of Year 1 at Shacharit |
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To mark the conclusion of the first year of new Shacharit High School a Mezuzah ceremony was held on June 3. Ms. Hagit Moshe (center at left) Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem in charge of education participated as did many members of the SAE leadership and pedoglogical teams.
Principal Roni Hazon Weiss thanked all those responsible for the creation of the first co-ed religious high school in Israel in the spirit of High Tech High.
"What a year it was," she said, "a year of transitions . . . a year of community building, of distance and in-person learning . . . a year of toil, of introduction, of searching and lot's of experiences. . . . We are building a community and an institution that cannot exist without each and every one of us."
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Directors of SAE Residences Plan for Year-End Transition |
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The directors of SAE's seven student residences met with central staff in late May to plan for the end of the school year transition, which is often stressful for students who have become closely attached to the residential community.
The meeting dealt with all aspects of the separation process for students and staff, and how to perform a breakup process that will be meaningful and not traumatic.
Holding the spice plants they received to create a pleasant connection between all participants are, from right to left in back row, Yossi Michael - Director of ORT-Netanya Boarding School, Gali Hakim - Director of Steinberg Boarding School, Eli Eliyahu - Director of Ein Carmit Boarding School, Yael Darmon - Director of the Mae Boyar Boarding School, Abed El Hakim - Director of Sindiana Youth Village Boarding School, Renana Tzubari - Director of Ulpanat Talya Boarding School. Sitting - on the right Racheli Abiczar- SAE Field Director and Anat Ben Moreh – SAE Pedagogical Director for Residences.
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SAE's Eight Mandel Graduates Brief Moshe Vigdor, Mandel Foundation's Director-General in Israel |
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Moshe Vigdor, Director General of the Mandel Foundation in Israel, visited SAE on June 9 and was greeted by many old friends. The eight members of SAE's leadership team who are graduates of the prestigious Mandel School for Educational Leadership briefed Mr. Vigor on SAE's educational institutions and unique programs, many of which they have helped create and currently lead.
Pictured above, from right to left, are Rabbi Bezalel Cohen, founder of Da'at Tvunot Yeshiva and the Anshei Chayil Beit Midrash for Torah Leadership; Ali Haidar, Project Manager and Entrepreneurship for Arab Society; Tali Yohananof, Director of Partnerships and Entrepreneurship; Miriam Leibowitz-Ashraf, founder & principal of Inbar Leadership School for Girls; Yossi Ashkenazi, Chairman of the SAE Board of Directors; Eitan Moran, Executive Director of the SAE; Moshe Vigdor; Michal Shavit, Director of Pedagogical Development; Yael Boim-Fein, founder and director of the Israeli Institute for Gender Equity in Education; and Vered Bachar, founder & principal of the Shoshanim Science and Arts High School for Haredi Girls.
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Sindiana Welcomes Michael Weiger from Britain |
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Michael Weiger, the CEO of the Board of Deputies of British Jews and former CEO of the United Israel-UJIA in Britain, visited Sindiana - The Arab Youth Village for Leadership in early June.
Michael, in red shirt above, met with principal Andera Biadse, to his right, and students, who shared their unique learning experiences at the youth village, the challenges of learning during the Corona lockdowns and their plans for the summer.
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Change a Life -- Make a Difference in Israel!
Help SAE meet the needs that students from disadvantaged communities had for extra assistance during COVID-19, including laptop computers and Internet access, to fully participate in hybrid and distance learning.
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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.
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