2009 Shagrirei Israel

Within the framework of the 2009 Shagrirei Israel programme, Israeli high-school students from the Kugel School, located at Israeli city of Holon, and students from our School met at the Mini Israel park.

ORT at Plaza Israel

Within the framework of the 60th anniversary of the creation of the State of Israel, Asociación ORT Argentina and the Keren Kaiemet Leisrael organized a ceremony at Plaza Israel on June 11th.

On the basis of the Jewish tradition, all Jews (those who lived before us, those who will live after us, and ourselves), stood at Mount Sinai and heard the proclamation of the Covenant, which is symbolically recreated every year in Shavuot. By planting the seven fruits with which Israel was blessed on the Deuteronomy book – “a land with wheat and barley, vines, fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil and honey” – both Institutions renovated the commitment of our community with the Land of Israel.

Each generation knows that it is not isolated; its work is possible thanks to the achievements of the previous generations, and to the efforts to be carried out by the following ones, which may lead to the fulfillment of its own mission or not.

At the ceremony, different personalities were present, such as the Ambassador in Argentina of the State of Israel, community authorities, representatives of the Jewish Agency, officials from the Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, school high-ranking professionals, teachers, and students.

Shagrirei Israel 2008

Like every summer, and within the framework of the JAIL project, 29 outstanding 4th-year students (school year 2007) from both campuses participated in the educational trip "Shagrirei Israel 2008" -Ambassadors of Israel-, which is an initiative boosted by the Department of Education of the State of Israel. The group was accompanied by the teachers Silvia Shapiro and Jose Salama.

During the trip the students were able to see Israel, not only from the historical point of view, but also from the biblical, literary, anecdotal, experimental one. They got in touch with people who told them with emotion all they know about the country.

We invite you to have a look at the photos and read stories of the trip.

Teacher Training in Jewish Studies

ORT graduates can get a degree as Teachers of Jewish Studies, and may later on work in any of the following ORT areas:

* Development of teaching material (CREA)
* Jewish Education Department
* ORT Virtual Campus

For further information and enrolment, contact: ORT Jewish Education Department or BAMÁ (4964-4040, extension nº 206/ 207) - formaciondocente@bamah.org - http://www.bamah.org/).

MASA-ORT Project

The School offers a program with multiple activities, both for students and graduates; among these activities, we would like to stand out the Masa-ORT Project for graduates (from 18 years old onwards). This is a 5-month program to stay in Israel, which includes many different activities: visits across the country, academic seminars, Ulpan Kibutz, visits to Hi-Tec companies, etc. The next group will travel in January 2008. For further information visit the blog: http://masaort.blogspot.com/, or send an email to rroger@jafi.org.

Simulation of the Knesset at ORT

On October 22nd, the simulation of the Knesset was carried out at ORT Technical School, Belgrano campus. 160 students from 5th year discussed present Israeli issues of the Parliament of the State of Israel. Some of the issues were concerned with: the Arab-Israeli Conflict (considering the Defense Wall), the present and future situation of the Kibutzim (from the perspective of Agriculture vs. Urbanization), and finally, they analyzed to what extent national symbols represent the whole Israeli population. This is the first time worldwide that a school adopts this educational tool to transmit the ways in which the Israeli Parliament works. For further information: http://www.diun.org.ar/

Lilaj Festival

On September 5th, the traditional Festival "Rikudim Lilaj", organized by the Keren Kayemet Leisrael, was carried out at ORT Belgrano Auditorium. Within the framework of a People Dance, "Am Roked", 1st and 2nd-year girl students from Almagro and Belgrano campuses represented our school. And they did it very well!!!
Once again, we feel proud of their commitment, dedication (for they rehearsed for many hours), and the joy they transmitted to us through their dance. Congratulations to all our girl students, to students from the senior high-school cycle who helped during the arrangements for the event, and especially to Ariadna Faerstein - teacher of Israeli dances (Rikudim) - who coordinated and organized the choreography, through which ORT students had such a great performance.

March of the Living 2008: Belgrano campus

Dear parents and students,

The March of the Living 2008 will take place on April (2008) to commemorate the Holocaust Day and the creation of the State of Israel. This project aims at congregating teenagers from all over the world in meaningful geographical areas for the Jewish people and for humankind –Poland and Israel- which are related to life, to heroic resistance to extermination, to the fight for dignity, and to the importance of memory in the present and in the future.

The March of the Living is an experience which allows us to remember the meaning of the Holocaust by raising awareness of the atrocities that took place in the 20th century. The idea is to promote a deeper understanding so that events of such magnitude do not repeat again in the history of humanity.

In Israel, all the people take part in the emotive ceremonies of Yom Hazikaron and the celebrations of Yom Haatzmaut, which in 2008 commemorates the 60th anniversary of the creation of the State.

ORT is committed to educating today’s young people so that they can transmit this message to future generations, with the aim preserving the memory of the facts that occurred in the Holocaust.

Those 4th and 5th-year students who are interested in participating in this experience in April 2008 can contact the Jewish Education Department of the school. Telephone number: 4789-6538 // E-mail: rutht@ort.edu.ar. The cost of the trip is U$S 3.200.-

Kind regards and Shalom,

Jewish Education Area

AMIA – Reflection activity

To commemorate the 13th anniversary of the AMIA bombing, students, teachers and 2nd-year counselors from Almagro campus gathered to recall and reflect on what happened in 1994. The participants of the activity debated and watched parts of the film “18 J”. Students showed a reflective attitude and got involved with the activity.