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Nature for all: New Shibolink campaign seeks to make Israel’s nature trails more accessible
Social mapping tool planned to aggregate information about trail safety and accessibility
Family Day 2019: How we became parents of twins and founded a mechina at the same time
Dror and Nevo, the twins of directors Hila Gerchman and Matan Hoffman, were born a day before the Ayanot affiliate of Mechinat Aderet opened for its first class. A year and a half later, the young family is celebrating Family Day in the bosom of the mechina.
Dialogue circles: The Yemin Orde Mechina in the fight against racism
Following the death of Yehuda Biadga and the Ethiopian community’s demonstration, the Yemin Orde Mechina conducted a study and dialogue project in Jerusalem’s Zion Square to raise awareness of discrimination and racism against Ethiopian Israelis
2018 Knights of Quality Government: The students of Mechinat Kerem-El
The prestigious award was presented at a special ceremony recognizing the public relations work done by the mechina’s Druze and Jewish students with a range of audiences in Israeli society
Advocating for equality: The second meeting of the National Steering Committee for Gender Issues
The meeting was attended by representatives from a number of mechinot. Still to come: an educational product on gender for distribution at the mechinot
Shoring Up the Perimeter: Mechina students lead restoration activities in Be’eri Forest
In the shadow of the missile threat and in light of the damage done by kite terrorism, the students of Mechinat Arava–Paran decided to put on an event in solidarity with the Israelis living near Gaza. Students from 16 other mechinot rallied to the project
A new beginning: Mechinat Hanegev founds alumni organization
After seventeen years of activity, Mechinat Hanegev has founded an alumni organization with the goal of helping graduates bring their social initiatives to fruition
Alumni talk Tu BiShvat: This is why I chose agriculture
To mark Tu BiShvat, we sought out the mechina graduates who decided to leave the rat race and devote all their energies to cultivating the earth. From the Golan Heights to the Arava, these are the people who get up before first light so there will be blue-and-white produce for us all. A festive project
Breaking new ground: Mechinat Bnei David graduate Lt. Y. becomes first Ethiopian Israeli to complete flight school
Lt. Y. received his wings last week at Hatzerim Airbase, becoming the first Ethiopian Israeli to complete the prestigious course
Making history: The National Council of Mechina Students meets for the first time
The council was created as part of the effort to stimulate action and new initiatives in the world of the mechinot
Accessibility modification of hiking trails for individuals with disabilities: Shibolink’s second class kicks off
At this year’s first meeting of Shibolink—the leadership group of Shibolim, the program for the mainstreaming of young people with disabilities at the mechinot, and Link 20, a Ruderman Family Foundation initiative—participants brought up the need for accessibility modification of hiking trails in Israel and started thinking of ways to achieve that goal
The Tzafit Disaster: Aharonishky Commission publishes report on safety at the mechinot
We present for your consideration the report of the Aharonishky Commission, established by the Joint Council of Mechinot following the disaster in Tzafit Gully this April
Initial meetings between the Joint Council and Jewish community leaders in Miami and Boston
As part of efforts to recruit Jewish teens from North America to attend mechina, a special conference was held between the Joint Council of Mechinot and leaders of American Jewish communities. Joint Council CEO Dani Zamir: “I came out of the evening optimistic”
Pizza and people: Rabin Academy alumni intent on bringing change to southern Tel Aviv
At first glance, it may look like just another chic Tel Aviv pizzeria, but behind Pizza People, a business founded by seven partners, including four graduates of the Rabin Academy, hide big dreams and an important social statement: “We’re hoping to make a noticeable change on the ground.” A peek at a place that’s all good
An uncommon collaboration: How a Torah scroll from Mechinat Elisha made its way to Mechinat HaEmek on Kibbutz Kfar Ruppin
In a heartwarming gesture, the Orthodox Mechinat Elisha contributed a Torah scroll to the mixed Mechinat HaEmek. “Many thanks to Rabbi Nissim and all of Mechinat Elisha for their solidarity and friendship
About one-third of infantry officer course graduates are mechina alumni
At an infantry officer course graduation ceremony last Thursday, the mechinot achieved a new record: about one-third of graduates were alumni of the mechinot.
From learning to doing: The Community-Building Educational Reader has been released
Education as prelude to action: The reader that will harness future mechina graduates to the mission of settling Israel’s periphery.
Voting for a difference: Mechina alumni running in local elections
Local elections are set to take place on October 30. We met with mechina alumni who chose to run for local government in order to take responsibility for the way things are and take action for the sake of residents.
Ties between generations: The mechinot mark Yom Kippur
This Yom Kippur was marked differently by every mechina, each one in its own unique way.
Ready, go! How did the mechinot start the year?
With ceremonies, hikes, and team building, the mechinot have begun a new year.
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