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Now We’re Speaking the Same Language

Now We’re Speaking the Same Language

February saw a very special meeting between two groups from Word-for-Word, the bilingual program that encourages Jews and Arabs to learn each other’s languages. The groups meet separately every week so that each can focus on acquiring the necessary skills to truly engage in conversation in the second language. These sessions also provide a new and exciting platform for adult locals, many of whom have lived in Akko for their whole lives, to challenge themselves, make new frien

Mi Casa, Su Casa

Mi Casa, Su Casa

We were thrilled in February to welcome another delegation of new staff members from the United Israel Jewish Appeal (UJIA) in the UK who came to visit the Akko Educators’ Kibbutz to understand our unique community and to get a glimpse into some of the work we are doing. Six of the UJIA’s new staff members came up to Akko where they were given a tour of the progress at our future home in the heart of the city. They were fascinated to hear about our innovative model of combini

Students Come First at the Social High School

Students Come First at the Social High School

February means Spring is around the corner and that means it’s time for the always exciting mid-year community event and exhibition at the Social High School. On a sunny Friday morning in early February at the school campus just south of Akko, a crowd of 400 people could be seen learning, listening to music, going through an interactive exhibition displaying a range of projects including self-published books, photography and robotics, and of course, enjoying great food. All 4