The challenge to narrow the huge economic and social gaps in Israeli society between Jews and Arabs, tzabar (native-born) and immigrant, is enormous. The key to addressing these gaps and sustaining a strong and vibrant Israel lies in education. As a result, through its direct grant program, the Federation is working on all fronts to provide equal opportunity to all citizens of Israel — from Bedouin children’s play centers in the Negev to an all-girls’ religious high school in Jerusalem to helping Ethiopian immigrants in Kiryat Shmona learn Hebrew and job skills. Below is a list of our strategic initiatives in Israel.

Early childhood

ECHAD — Early Childhood Education and Development in the Arab Israeli Community
ECHAD (the Hebrew word for “One,” in Arabic “Wahad”) is a unique partnership to advance the education and welfare of Arab-Israeli preschool-age children. Access to quality health care and education in the first years of life will make the difference between success and failure for these young Israelis. To learn more about ECHAD, click here.

Click here to learn more about initiatives in the area of early childhood.

School age

B’YACHAD — Education Initiative in the Upper Galil. The initiative aims at promoting high-quality education grounded in values of democracy, tolerance and equal opportunity for children and youth in the Galilee Panhandle.  Click here to learn more about B’Yachad.

College

Tel Hai College — Providing student scholarships and faculty enrichment program at this college in the Upper Galil.