The pre-military \u201cIsraeli Preparatory Academy\u201d in Kiryat Anavim, near Jerusalem, awarded academic scholarships last week for the seventh time in its history to graduates who have completed military service and are now pursuinging higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scholarships reflect a long-term educational approach based on close personal guidance, accompanying participants from their year at the academy through military service and well into civilian life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Funding for the program comes from the Iranian Jewish Federation in New York, as well as from the family of the late Haim Rubovich, founder and former CEO of Derech Kfar Educational Initiatives. The family\u2019s contribution has become an established annual tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The academy was established by Derech Kfar and operates jointly with nonprofit partners and the \u201cNitzotzot Preparatory Programs\u201d of Israel\u2019s Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs. It serves young women from social and geographic periphery communities across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Participants undergo intensive training that combines physical preparation, leadership development, public speaking, and in-depth studies in Israeli society, Zionism, and current affairs. Nearly all graduates go on to meaningful military and national service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year\u2019s 22 scholarship recipients served in a wide range of positions, including combat roles, command posts, intelligence and operations units, and instructional positions. Many completed hundreds of reserve duty days during the recent war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are now pursuing academic studies in fields such as law, physics, nursing, social work, public policy, education, media, and the arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scholarship ceremony was attended by Derech Kfar chairman Attorney Doron Cohen, board members, and staff. Alumnae coordinator Anat Steiner, the academy\u2019s first director, said, \u201cIt is a privilege to accompany these impressive young women as they build their futures in Israeli society.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some scholarships were dedicated to the memory of Haim Rubovich, who held senior positions in Israel\u2019s Shin Bet before co-founding Derech Kfar with Dr. Haim Peri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His son Ben addressed the audience, emphasizing his father\u2019s belief in education as a lifelong process and a tool for social change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe academy was only the beginning,\u201d he said. \u201cNow each graduate is paving her own unique path. This is Zionism at its best: building society one person at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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