Jerusalem Opens New Year With Record 864 Students in Pre-Army and Service Programs
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Jerusalem has set a new record with 864 participants in its pre-army and national service programs for the Hebrew year תשפ"ז, an increase of about 200 from last year. The program includes 12 pre-army academies and 13 service organizations, with two new academies joining. Participants engage in personal development, leadership training, and community service, preparing for military duty and adult life. Mayor Moshe Lion praised the youth's dedication and pledged continued municipal support for these initiatives.
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- Jerusalem's pre-army and service programs reached a record 864 participants this year.
- The number of participants increased by approximately 200 compared to the previous year.
- The program includes 12 pre-army academies and 13 national service organizations.
- Two new pre-army academies, "Kol Ami" and "Gvana," were added this year.
- Mayor Moshe Lion highlighted the importance of youth involvement in community service.
Jerusalem has opened the new Hebrew year תשפ"ז with a record number of 864 participants in its pre-army and national service programs. The Jerusalem Municipality, through its "Beit Nehemia" center, hosted an event to mark the start of the year, attended by Mayor Moshe Lion. This year's enrollment represents a significant increase of approximately 200 participants compared to the previous year.
The municipal program encompasses 12 pre-army academies, which currently host 709 students, and 13 national service organizations, with 155 participants. Two new pre-army academies, "Kol Ami" and "Gvana," have joined the program this year. These programs are designed for personal development, value formation, leadership training, and preparation for military service and adult life.
Beyond military preparation, participants engage in social and community activities, volunteering to benefit the city's residents and Israeli society. Students shared their motivations, focusing on the theme of "lighting a light in Jerusalem." Ron Mizrahi from the "Acharei Jerusalem" academy stated their goal is to influence Israel's future, while Noa Aaron and Hillel Kita from the Sachi (Unique Kindness Patrol) service year emphasized the impact of small acts of kindness. Mordechai Mitzersky from the Harel academy highlighted the importance of supporting new immigrants in their integration and military service.
Mayor Moshe Lion expressed pride in the growing number of young people dedicating their time to society and community service. He affirmed the municipality's commitment to investing in youth, fostering leadership, volunteerism, and social involvement, and supporting participants as they build their futures and the future of Israel.