Parents want to provide their children with the very best education, and children look to education as a social outlet for friends and for climbing the ladder of success in life.
25 olive trees were planted at a ceremony in southern Israel in memory of Lori Gilbert-Kaye, who was tragically shot and killed in an antisemitic attack just over a year ago.
‘If I hadn’t made it to World ORT’s Kfar Silver Youth Village, I would not have succeeded.’
“We are like one big family,” said World ORT education project manager Natasha Shaw.
“We are dedicated to producing well-rounded, confident, resilient individuals, with a social conscience and the sense of responsibility to become future leaders.”
Education is a prime value for Dario Werthein, which is why he considers ORT so important.
“The children come home and explain to their parents about the holidays – what to eat, what to pray. This is how the parents learn.”
This project promotes tolerance and inclusion among students from different nationalities, religions and socioeconomic backgrounds while emphasizing education and a humane and peaceful world.
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