EDUCATION
Education
REVIVING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
With the educational system of the National Religious schools in decline, we partnered with local government and the board of the education to revitalize religious education. Today, Or Yehudi and Ramat Gan stand as flagships of religious education. Here are some of the educational initiatives we support.
Emunah Day Care
The Emunah day care program was designed in full cooperation with the national Emunah organization. Today the day-care program is filled to capacity, with approximately 70 children, a rise of 130% over the previous year. Professionals from government offices and pedagogic supervisors of Emunah partner in overseeing the program. This supervision is combined with community activity, which simultaneously reinforces Torah values.
Nursery and Kindergarten
In 2010, we opened the first National Religious pre-school program of the
organization. In our kindergartens, we emphasize Jewish education, Zionist values, the love of humanity, the love of the Land of Israel, and the strong connection to our tradition. Alongside the pre-school activities, there are also many communal activities, including events such as a “Slichot,” a joint “Tu Bishvat seder,” “Melave Malke” and more. These kindergartens are fully supervised by local government and are open to the general public.
Elementary School
The National Religious elementary school, “Saadyah Gaon,” is amongst the oldest elementary schools in Or Yehuda, and graduates were known to reach admirable achievements both in Torah and general academics. Unfortunately, in recent years, the school’s reputation declined as it became labeled as the school for welfare children. In 2010, the children of the Garin Torani began studying in the school. Along with them came a new student body, whose parents had previously abstained from enrolling their children. Garin Torani members collaborate with school staff, the board of education and the local municipality to create a community whose activities revolve around the school. In doing so, they have regained the trust of the general public. It is noteworthy that “Saadyah Gaon” elementary school now absorbs the children of families of the Garin Torani, as well as the children of families who seek traditional religious education from all over Or Yehuda.
