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Ukrainian Students who Fled to Israel Feel Safer There, Even During War

This article first appeared in The Jerusalem Post For Sviatoslav, Michael and Maria, the attacks on October 7 were an unimaginable development – but for them the implications carried a…

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ORT Ukraine Schools Receive a Meaningful Gift

Earlier this month ORT received an amazing donation of hundreds of unique, hands-on math games for our students and teachers in Ukraine. As the conflict in Ukraine approaches the two-year mark, this gift has such meaningful impact.

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Visit to Mexico Provides Respite for Israeli Students

A group of Israeli students who were deeply impacted by the attacks on October 7 traveled to Mexico for a healing visit of rest and rehabilitation. This urgently needed opportunity…

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ORT Board Members Bear Witness to the Aftermath of October 7 at Kfar Silver

Over the past month, ORT America National Board Members Austin Center and Bubba Urdan traveled to Israel to bear witness to the aftermath of the devastating attacks on October 7.

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These Ukrainian Teenagers Sought Refuge from War in Israel

It was supposed to be a safe haven – a new life for those seeking refuge from the turbulence of war.

But when tens of thousands of Ukrainians fled to Israel in the wake of Russia’s invasion, they had no idea of what the future would hold.

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ORT Schools in Mexico and Bulgaria Offer Education and Empathy for Traumatized Israelis

Colegio Olamí ORT in Mexico City and the ORT school in Sofia, Bulgaria welcome traumatized Israeli students fleeing the conflict.

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This Menorah Symbolizes Hope for Us

The traditional Menorah competition for boarding school students in Kfar Silver Youth Village, Israel, was held yesterday. The 9th grade Na’ale students won with a Menorah with a clock and Star of David.

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Students and Teachers in Israel Deal with the Impact of War.

Students and teachers from ORT programs across Israel explain how they are continuing their education despite the impact of the war.

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Restoring Safety and Trust: How Educational Specialists are Supporting Traumatized Students in Israel

In normal times, Royi Yablochnik runs One Team Camp, a summer event bringing together Jewish and Bedouin Israeli teenage girls for cross-cultural sports activities organized by World ORT Kadima Mada. But these are not normal times.

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