A Gift From Iran

If you read the news, it is pretty clear that Iran is no friend of Israel. Given the chance, they would destroy Israel in a heartbeat. The only things they give Israel voluntarily, are stealth computer viruses, proxy terrorists, and regional mayhem. So, it’s hard to imagine Iran sending anything good our way. And yet, this year, Avraham Lavi made the extraordinary journey from his tyrannical homeland to the safety of Ashdod where he was welcomed with open arms.

Third Year in Row: 100% Bagrut Rate for AMIT Ulpanit for Girls, Or Akiva

According to data that was recently published by the Ministry of Education, the 2020 graduating class of AMIT Ulpanit for Girls in Or Akiva hit a 100% bagrut success rate. This is a significant achievement for a high school that doesn’t have entrance exams and accepts a wide variety of students. Having accomplished this feat for the third year in a row is even more impressive, considering the 2020 school year was particularly challenging due in no small part to the Covid-19 pandemic.