About Us
Heled – Educational Programs – Train up a child in the way he should go" (Proverbs 22:6), is an entrepreneurial organization, providing an up-to-date response to the current challenges in the field of Jewish-Israeli identity and culture – in training, guidance, and support of educational teams and through the development and implementation of various programs for the state sector.
"Heled" develops a variety of educational content, experiential activities, textbooks, and teacher training, which are successful and reputable among principals, teachers, and students alike. We strive for participants in our activities to feel 'at home' in this culture and therefore develop innovative and experiential teaching methods, accessible and relevant content – all from a pluralistic and inclusive approach.
The organization is supervised and approved by the Ministry of Education, has won a considerable number of tenders, and has expanding scopes of activity from year to year.
Relevance
Heled - Educational Programs offers a fun and accessible approach to making ancient sources and traditions relevant and meaningful for 21st-century students.
Connection and Engagement
Heled - Educational Programs provides activities that bridge between students and Jewish-Israeli culture.
Meaning
Heled - Educational Programs engages with fundamental questions, aiming to imbue symbols, values, sources, and ancient Jewish traditions with deeper significance.
Freedom of choice
Heled - Educational Programs provides students with opportunities to explore their identity, values, and interests. Through meaningful activities, students are empowered to shape and embrace their Jewish-Israeli identity, guided by their personal perspectives and worldviews.
Experience
With nearly 40 years of expertise in the field of Jewish identity, Heled - Educational Programs skilfully tailors its offerings to meet the needs of both the Israeli education system and its students.
Hands on experience
Heled - Educational Programs emphasizes experiential learning as a core approach, ensuring that the content is both engaging and deeply internalized by students.
Executive Board
Uriel Breuer
Founder
Ben Zion Hochstein
Chairman
Rabbi Dr. Daniel Tropper
Ilan Gal Dor
Dr. Hagit Hacohen-Wolf
Rabbi Yuval Cherlow