Hebrew Academy

Largest Ever Endowment of Its Type Ensures Continuity and Vibrancy of Philadelphia's Jewish Community

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish National Fund-USA and Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy (Barrack) are pleased to announce the establishment of the largest-ever endowment of its type, ensuring the continuity and vibrancy of Philadelphia's Jewish community through immersive Israel education.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish National Fund-USA and Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy (Barrack) are pleased to announce the establishment of the largest-ever endowment of its type, ensuring the continuity and vibrancy of Philadelphia's Jewish community through immersive Israel education.
  • Regarded as one of America's preeminent Jewish day schools, Barrack (formally known as Akiba) provides students with an outstanding secular and Jewish education.
  • The Jewish National Fund-USA-Barrack partnership is a young leadership 'feeder' for the Jewish community.
  • Alexander Muss High School in Israel, now operated by Jewish National Fund-USA, has educated almost 40,000 international students for over 50 years.

Student Delegation to Visit Auburn University's Basketball Team in Show of Appreciation for Visiting Israel

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 150 Jewish high school students from across the United States will visit Auburn University on a joint NCSY & Athletes for Israel (AFI) mission from November 4 to 7, as a follow-up to the men's basketball team's 10-day trip to Israel this past August, organized by Complete Sports Management (CSM) and AFI. The students will volunteer in the local community, spend Shabbat on campus, and attend the 15th-ranked Auburn University's men's basketball team's opening game against George Mason University on Monday evening.

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  • "Auburn's trip to Israel this summer was an unforgettable experience for everyone involved," AFI founder Daniel Posner said.
  • Athletes for Israel is a non-profit organization that focuses on transforming the public conversation about Israel through the power of athlete influence.
  • The organization brings professional and college athletes on life-changing journeys to Israel that allows them to experience Israel for themselves.
  • During its 10-day visit to Israel this summer the Auburn team toured historical sites in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the Galilee, Jaffa, and Tel Aviv.