Over 200 Jewish Communities on five continents marked the Global Day of Jewish Learning on Sunday, November 13, devoting time to study the Shema Yisrael prayer and experience Jewish unity. Partnership2Gether Nahariya – Northern New Jersey initiated a variety of programs in Nahariya, with all local schools taking part in activities. Liel Mishkal, an 11th grader at the Rabin High School, took first place in the Global Day’s international contest.
Activities in Nahariya schools included:
- The Usishkin School held an impressive morning assembly with pupils putting on skits, singing and dancing.
- The Begin, Golda and Katznelson Schools dedicated morning classes to the historic significance of Shema Yisrael and accompanying stories of martyrdom.
- The Even Shoham School hosted Remez School pupils for activity centered around Shema Yisrael.
- The Rambam School hosted the Rambam Kindergarten, with song and dance performances.
- Ulpanat Harel hosted Nofar and Schakim Junior High School girls for a joint study session.
Naharyia schools are also taking part in an art exhibit at Beit Leiberman, “Nahariya Children Draw Shema Yisrael”, with the grand opening set for Sunday November 20.
P2G Nahariya – Northern New Jersey expresses its thanks to the Nahariya municipality, school principals, teachers and pupils for their enthusiastic support and involvement.
