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We will meet again!

May 24, 2020 by Benjy Maor Leave a Comment

In honor of Israel’s 72nd Independence Day, The Leo Baeck Education Center High School representative ensemble produced and recorded during the time of the Corona virus isolation – while each one of us is at home – with love and longing for return to our beloved routine. Rabbi Ofek Meir, Headmaster and Managing Director of the Leo Baeck Education Center, with members of the representative ensemble and the entire Leo Baeck community wish a Happy 72nd Independence Day to the entire State of Israel and our friends around the world.

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In memory of Cecelia Appelbaum z”l

December 21, 2019 by Benjy Maor Leave a Comment

Cecelia (Teedy) Appelbaum passed away on Friday, December 20 at the age of 97.  She and her late husband, Irving, were supporters of Leo Baeck for more than 50 years.  The family has asked that donations be made in her memory to support the Appelbaum Bet Tefilla at the Center.

To donate please go to:

http://leobaeckhaifa.org/in-memory-of-cecelia-appelbaum-zl/

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Vote for our Project

December 15, 2019 by Benjy Maor Leave a Comment

Be sure to vote for our project to receive $10K

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Shana Tova message from Rabbi Ofek Meir!

September 19, 2019 by Benjy Maor Leave a Comment

What are your hopes and aspirations for the State of Israel?

This seems a simple question. Yet, too often, all we hear are concerns about what is wrong with Israel. Certainly Israel has challenges. Yet, I am endlessly hopeful about our future.

Sitting in my office in Haifa in the middle of the month of Elul, I am writing to you to share with you my experience in Israel living the day-to-day embodiment of the values and ideals we hold dear.

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September 5, 2019 by Benjy Maor Leave a Comment

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Recent News & Events

Facing challenges 25 years after Rabin’s assassination, and today, with COVID-19

By Rabbi Ofek Meir This year, as an educator, I have a heightened sense of responsibility because we are living in times of crisis and difficulty. Our world fell apart in one fell swoop with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In confronting this, crisis, I believe that education plays an … [Read More...]

To change? To renew again?

by Rabbi Ofek Meir Rosh Hashanah 5781Dear Leo Baeck Education Center Family and Friends, The Hebrew word “shana” in Rosh Hashanah, has two meanings L’shanot (to change) or L’shanen (to repeat anew). This year, more than ever, we have been challenged with the dilemma of what to change as we … [Read More...]

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