Learn, Lead, Serve -The Leo Baeck Education Center, Haifa
Fulfilling the LJ Vision in Israel
"We are committed to a democratic and pluralistic society that respects and honours the minority in our midst…," Dani Fesler, Managing Director, the Leo Baeck Education Center.
Founded in 1938 as a kindergarten for children fleeing the horrors of Nazi Europe, the vision, values and goals of the Leo Baeck Education Center remain the same today as they were 73 years ago, rooted in the pluralistic, humanistic values of Progressive Judaism and implemented through its schools, Community Centre, 10 social outreach satellites, and Congregation Ohel Avraham synagogue.
Today, the Leo Baeck Education Center, with 2,267 pre-school to 12th graders, including autistic spectrum students, studying in its schools, a Community Centre with 10 satellite centres serving thousands of local residents, and Congregation Ohel Avraham at its heart, offers a unique blend of formal and informal education rooted in the principles of academic excellence, human rights, community responsibility and social outreach to all of Haifa's needy populations.
Through its Community Centre Leo Baeck reaches out and serves 35,000 Haifa households, supporting and empowering disadvantaged populations, in particular, the Arab, Ethiopian, FSU, Mizrachi and special needs communities. Leo Baeck is rooted at every level in the Jewish tradition of academic excellence, social action, Tikkun Olam, ethical leadership and is absolutely committed to deepening connections with Jewish communities throughout the world.
For more information, please contact.
Carol Brauner
Director of International Development
The Leo Baeck Education Center
Haifa, Israel
Office: 972 4 8300573
Israel Mobile: 0524-75 33 75
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