News from the Society for Advancement of Education, Jerusalem
SEPTEMBER 2022
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Introducing David Mallach - New Chair of AFK |
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David Mallach, a respected leader in the American Jewish community for more than 40 years, has been elected Chair of the American Friends of Kidum (AFK).
“SAE has been launching ground-breaking educational initiatives on behalf of Israeli youth for 60 years,” David said. “I look forward to working with our board, our staff and our partners at SAE to generate increased support from our loyal donors and others 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, like that delivered by SAE to students from all sectors of Israeli society, not only impacts the individual, but is the key to transforming society itself.” Read More
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SAE School Year Opens with Over 3,000 Students from
All Sectors of Israeli Society
We are especially proud that four SAE high schools -- Mae Boyar High School, Ein Gedi Middle-Senior High School, Reut High School and Ulpanat Talya -- have received special top-rank recognition from the Ministry of Education. The schools were evaluated on their academic performance, year-on-year improvements, student retention rates, and also on how effectively they instill social values in students, measured by graduates’ national and IDF service. In addition to the recognition, high school teachers in these top-ranked schools will receive a bonus fully funded by the Ministry of Education.
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The senior class at national
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first co-ed religious high school,
at opening ceremonies.
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Principal Andera Biadse welcomes more than 440 students to Sindiana, Israel's first Arab Youth Village for Leadership.
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Students at Inbar, Israel's first secular leadership school for girls in Israel,
enjoy opening day festivities.
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SAE's MBHS International High School
Is Now Open in Jerusalem
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SAE's MBHS International, the first Jewish high school offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate in Jerusalem, opened on September 1, 2022 in Jerusalem.
Founding Director Shacher Yanai, at right in light blue shirt, joined members of the first class of the International School on opening day.
The 2-year program in English for 11th & 12th graders has attracted students from Israel and around the world.
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MBHS International provides a multinational framework of academic excellence and global citizenship for student leaders from Jewish communities everywhere, empowering them to develop their identity and explore their connection to Israel and the Jewish world.
Courses are taught at Mae Boyar High School and international students live in the Mae Boyar Residence in Jerusalem.
Enrollment is open now for U.S. students for the 2023-24 school year.
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SAE's ORT-Netanya Residence Nurtures
Some of Israel's Best Young Athletes
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More than half of ORT-Netanya’s 120 students are actively training for participation on national teams or on a professional level in soccer, basketball, tennis, track, judo, volleyball, gymnastics and more. In the past few years there has also been an influx of 15 year old Jewish boys and girls from Ukraine and Russia who have made aliya alone, without their parents, hoping for a better future in Israel.
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ORT-Netanya Athletes In the News This Summer |
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17-year-old Omri Kiuf (center), a talented winger, was signed to a three year contract by Hapoel Haifa of the Israeli Premier League. |
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Ivan Leizerov set a personal best record in the 400 meters at the Under 18 European Youth Championships with a time of 49.29 seconds. |
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The ORT-Netanya residence, like SAE's other eight residences, is truly home for the students. From the director to the coordinators and counselors the staff cares for each and every child as "parents". And as "parents" to high-potential young athletes they make sure the students have top coaches, therapists and equipment, drive them to early morning practices and distant competitions and more. This is of course to making sure they excel in school and have full social and emotional support.
Financing for these activities does not come from the Ministry of Education, but from a variety of independent sources, including the SAE Student Assistance Fund.
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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. The need for support continues. Your help is appreciated! Thank You for Your Donation
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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 runs 19 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. 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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