Today, the future of Israeli children is determined in large part by the environment in which they grew up. Changing this by working to promote social mobility and equal opportunity is the main mission of the Rashi Foundation, one of Israel’s leading private philanthropies.
Khalil Ayoub, head of a Druze-Jewish pre-army program: the dedication of Israeli Druze is evident, but pre-army programs will boost them into better positions in the IDF, education, and jobs.
In a panel discussion at the Jerusalem Post Conference titled “Rebuilding Hope”, Rashi’s CEO Michal Cohen talked about opportunities for renewed growth in Israel’s periphery.
Northern residents will return only if the education system is functioning properly; if schools do not open in the North in September, an alternative must be found to reunite the community.
