Smotrich Honors Noam Tzvia Educators as Israel’s Elite Force Shaping Future Leaders
At the "We Were Like Dreamers" conference organized by the Noam Tzvia education network, Minister Bezalel Smotrich expressed deep gratitude to teachers, principals, and education professionals. He emphasized that they are the ones cultivating the next generation of soldiers and leaders in Israel. Smotrich highlighted the vital connection between Torah, national responsibility, and practical life, urging educators to continue dreaming and building the future.
Smotrich, chairman of the Religious Zionism party, dedicated most of his speech to recognizing the role of educators in shaping the strengths Israel demonstrates during wartime. He stated that the courage, mutual responsibility, professionalism, and determination seen on the battlefield stem directly from years of education and values instilled by these educators. In an interview with Channel 7 during the event, he expressed pride in leading a community that excels in Torah, education, military service, settlement, and social initiatives, describing it as wholly responsible for the entire nation of Israel.
Referring to teachers and education staff as "the elite unit of the State of Israel" and "the elite unit of the people of Israel," Smotrich said they create the "habitats" where fighters, reservists, and families bearing the national burden grow, deserving special recognition. He also addressed public discourse about the role of Torah, stating that Religious Zionism places Torah at the center of life while taking responsibility for all areas of national activity. He described Torah as a life-guiding force connected to real life, illuminating it and inspiring service in the army, settlement, economy, and national missions.
Regarding the conference’s theme, "We Were Like Dreamers," Smotrich said that dreaming remains a driving force even today. Alongside gratitude for the miracles experienced by Israel, he stressed the importance of educating young generations to dream big and act decisively to realize those dreams. He called on educators to recognize the fruits of their labor, noting that the strengths revealed on the battlefield originate in study halls and educational institutions. He urged the public to follow the connecting thread between soldiers and education systems to appreciate the contribution of the Torah of the Land of Israel in shaping Israeli society’s character.
