"The funds that the Points For Peace program has raised for ZAKA will allow us to not only continue their good work for many months, but also enable  

to appoint, train, and equip many new volunteers  

in the field. A large part of the funds will go directly to communications upgrades within the volunteer body and the Command and Control centers," said Avi Berg, Director of the New York-based ZAKA office. "After a terror attack occurs, our volunteers know that literally every second can mean the difference between 'rescue' and 'recovery.' The better communications they have, the faster they can respond to a terror scene and these funds will undoubtedly save countless lives."

Previous SAT events have supported tournament is the foundation of Yavneh's Students Against Terrorism organization which has directed SAT Movie Nights, StandStrong4Israel bracelets, Roses for Israel, all of which have raised over $600,000 to support programs including Camp Koby, which provides a nurturing camp program, the Keren Malka Foundation which provides long-term no-cost loans of expensive medical equipment, to ATZUM, which distributes funds directly to families whose lives have been irreparably shattered, to One Family Fund's Adopt-A-Family, Sderot AfterShock and Lifeline to the North projects, and to the NATAL Israel Trauma Center. 

"Not only were we able to raise funds for ZAKA, but we also raised awareness about the important work they do and the overall situation in Israel," said Rachel. "It is one thing to just call people asking for money, but to see kids enjoying playing for a cause and see all the fundraising they did on their own, is to know that our goal to raise awareness outside of just the Yavneh or Jewish community is being fulfilled." 

For Rachel and Kelly, supported by Yavneh's Athletic Director and Director of Co-Curricular Activities, David Zimmerman, planning Points for Peace was like having a  full-time job. "We talked to and worked with mostly adults, handled our bank account, and did business with a range of companies from graphic designers to t-shirt and brochure printers," said Rachel. "The greatest lesson I have learned from Points for Peace is that even though we are just teenagers, we can plan and execute an event as big as Points for Peace with great success."

"I have so much pride and admiration for these kids.   

This event is a labor of love and they have so much love and concern for bettering the world" said Coach Zimmerman who was an official at the first Points for Peace Tournament.             "I remember the first event lasted an hour, we had maybe five teams, but the spirit to do good was so strong. That has grown through the years and I'm proud to see this as a monumental event supported by both the Jewish and secular community.   It is nothing short of a miracle and an incredible amount of dedication by Yavneh's kids."

"I think Yavneh's students are able to lead Points for Peace so successfully every year because we have a passion for our cause and we really enjoy the tournament," said Rachel, who remembers first playing in the tournament in its early days. "This is most definitely a labor of love and I think that anyone who is passionate about something, and is willing to work hard, can make a difference.

"I'm so amazed and so proud of what I see in this gym today," said  Ben Fine, who co-founded Students Against Terrorism with Ben Kogutt, Rachelle Krasoff, and Ariela Rosenberg Brafman in 2002. "We started something with passion and really a need to want to help those in Israel who were dealing with such incredibly unbelievable stresses, and to see that legacy continue today, is very special. I'm proud of what we did and I'm so proud of what Yavneh's students continue to do."

"Though Students Against Terrorism was formed 11 years ago,  it is amazing that the organization is still a strong part of Yavneh and its culture," said Kelly. "As a Jew especially, it is so important to show our support for Israel, and I am so thankful and proud to be a part of this amazing organization.   

Alongside Rachel and Kelly, 2012-2103 Students Against Terrorim members  and P4P organizers are Clara Moskowitz '13, Hadas Cohen '15, Tamar Cohen '13, Itai Guttman '14, 

Adam Karnett '14, Sam Kleinman '14, Scott Lacritz '15, Steve Levine '16, 

Grant Prengler '15, Dania Tanur '14, Erin Wernick '15, and Benji Zoller '16. 

Winners of the 2013 Points for Peace Tournament are: Furious Four (1st / 2nd grade), Penguins (3rd/ 4th grade boys), Peacemakers (3rd/4th grade girls), Trojans (5th/6th grade boys), Mack Attack (5th/6th grade girls), Dunkin Donuts (7th/8th grade boys),  Hornets (7th/8th grade girls), The Heat (High School boys), Blue & Gold (High School girls), 3.5 Jews (Adult Men).  Players on the Special Edition teams, who played alongside YACHAD members,     

were all awarded medals of participation. 

Dozens of volunteers made the day possible, and organizers tip their hats to all:  

Shanee Abouzaglo, Artie Allen, Niv Avneri, Sarah Barnett, Avi Baynash, Dani Berman, Isaac Bruker, Ben Calmenson, Kayla Cesari, Rachel Chanon, Heidy Cheirif,  

Haley Chestler, Kineret Cohen, Dr. Laura Collins, Ruben Dickter, Sandra Dickter,

Tom Easterling, Tommy Ehrlich, Meir Epstein, Pam Fine, Dinora Friedstadt,  

Shelby Gadol, Ari Geller,

Lee Gelsky, Griffin Goetzman, Reghan Goldberg, Barbara Carr-Goodman, Herb Goodman, Patsy Goodman,

Atara Guttman,  

Sandy Hall-Chiles, Madison Hayden, Tori Hayden,   

KeyShawn Henson, Aaron Hirschberg, Brittany Herson,  

Gail Herson, Grace Horn, Elliott Jacobsen, Karla Jacoby,

Sofia Joison, Esther Jogiel,

 Martin Karnett, Talia Klein, Jay Kleinman, Judy Kogutt, Katie Lerer, Elvira Levi,

Annie Lynch, Holly Lynn, Shea Miller, Robyn Mirsky, Risa Mond,  

Clara Moskowitz, Dr. Mitch Moskowitz, Chandler Notley, Becky Nurko, Zach Pollack, Rachel Poulin, Craig Prengler, Tami Prengler, Yosef Presburger, Dan Prescott, Stephanie Prescott, Bradley Riche, Talia Richman, Abby Rohan, Richard Rohan, Terri Rohan,

Sarah Rohan, Shani Romick, Zac Romick, Rachel Rudberg, David Rudomin,

Adam Schor, Zak Schultz, Sarah Shor, Evan Siegel, Rachel Siegel, Deb Silverthorn,

Jonah Silverthorn, Carolyn Smith, Yael Spirer, Dr. Susan Sugerman, Eduardo Tanur, Monica Tanur, Vanessa Tanur, Sophia Weinstein, Sheryl Wernick, Stuart Wernick,  

Leetal Winick, Alex Witheiler, and David Zimmerman.