Last week, a graduation party was held for 12th class of Zoharim Youth Village, attended by Education Minister, Yoav Kisch, and Israel Prize Recipient, Rabbi Yitzchak David Grossman, founder of the youth village.
Our pupils prepared a moving graduation performance – acting, singing and playing instruments – everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.
However, this year, alongside the happiness, the pupils were also concerned – what will come next? The teens who stood on the stage are about to start their military service and the vast majority will enter combat units.
The usual greetings we say to our graduates became prayers this year – We all pray to God that he assist and stand beside them, spread over them His tabernacle of peace, and return them home safely and in happiness.
The youth village staff reminded the new graduates that they will always have a home to come home to for a respite from the army, if they feel the need for reinforcement, a hug or support. Zoharim is always there for them.
Zoharim is home. Zoharim is family.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch said: “I am very proud of you. Proud of the youth village pupils, graduates, staff – you are a breath of fresh air.
This is what you do here at this youth village by taking young people from difficult places and enabling them to realize their potential and do the best that they can. A group of people performing a mission that changes the lives of many alumni.
And you, the pupils – there is no boundary you cannot surpass!
