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Linda Yechiel, a volunteer at the Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind, appeared as a guest speaker for students in the South on a web-based program called JconnecT. Students were fascinated, for instance, to learn that puppy raising costs the Center $25,000, but a blind person pays nothing. "The Center is about helping blind people become independent. It was the dream of Noach Braun, our founder, that blind people have freedom. The Center is also about how one man can change the world," Linda said. JETS provided the educational aspect, and analyzed the Gemara: "My son, why do you, [a blind person] carry this torch?" He replied: As long as I have this torch in my hand, people see me and save me from the holes and the thorns and briars."  Students concluded that we are therefore obligated to seek out and help those in need. If anyone is vulnerable, any person can be helped. Linda pointed out ways in which to raise our awareness to the blind, and JconnecTers learned to keep their eye out for those in need. View a specially produced JETS clip about the Guide Dog Center:

Noach Braun with guide dog Turner and client

JETS Twin Cities Shutafut Program brings together students in America and Israel and facilitates exploration of their communities.

"I really appreciate the opportunity to talk to kids in Rosh Haayin. It is so much fun and I'm having a great time posting and messaging on it. Thank you again,

I am thrilled with the work of JETS! 

Joyce Spielberger, Exec Director of the Birmingham Jewish Federation, AL
  

I am very impressed with this interactive web program which our upper school students are using.

Leon Covitz, Director of Judaic Studies, NEMDJS, AL.
 

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"How else could these students be exposed to outstanding educators such as Semadar Goldstein, a veteran of the Hillel Torah Day School in Chicago and the Yeshiva of Flatbush in New York, and Rabbi Joel Cohn, the former principal of the SAR Academy in Riverdale, New York?  They bring with them a wealth of experience in Jewish education, and a passion for Judaism and Israel."

Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl, Dean of the Margolin Hebrew Academy Memphis, TN

Though my school has a well equipped Judaics Program, Mrs. Semadar Goldstein brings to the table something that none of the Judaic teachers can provide.   She has given our students passion and "Ruach" and a real prideful connection to the Land. I highly recommend this program that can supplement any Judaics program.

Rabbi Joshua Ottensoser,
 

Associate Principal,

Abrams Hebrew Academy
 

Yardley, PA

Teaching from Israel gives our students the ability to learn about Israel from a unique perspective. The format allows - and often requires - significant collaboration. Students feel a part of a special experience.

Rabbi Ari Leubitz, Principal,

Shalhevet High School

Los Angeles