Every year during Sukkot, the Chief Rabbi of Akko, Yosef Yashar, opens his home to members of all of the diverse communities who call Akko home, as a warm sign of peace and friendship. This year, Mirit Sulema, Coordinator of the Akko Educators’ Kibbutz, was invited to address all attendees. Sukkot is the holiday of booths, in which Jews in Israel and around the world build temporary huts for a week to remember the time the Israelites spent wandering the desert on the journey

The Ogen Club for At-Risk Youth continued to galvanize its important and growing role in the neighborhood this year through a special community project on Yom Kippur. The high holy days are a unique time in Israel. During the Hebrew months of Elul and Tishrei, a special atmosphere settles over the country as Israelis from north to south prepare to take stock and bring in the Jewish new year. No holiday captures the spirit of this special season quite like Yom Kippur. On this

The Lionesses of Akko , a women’s group consisting primarily of young immigrant mothers facilitated by members of the Educators’ Kibbutz, held a special event to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. After the traditional blessings on challah and apples dipped in honey, each member shared their own blessing for the group. They reflected on their experiences so far and what they wish for the group in the year to come. Kibbutz members Shelly and Inbal also wrote a bless