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"Light for Education is a community based on the belief in the power of education and initiation... To shape personality, establish self-confidence and instill in young children the courage to dream." Robbie Rivlin, President About our vision Our vision for a diverse and valued Israeli society, in which everyone has an equal opportunity for self-fulfillment, begins with the people. In the light of education, we focus on the individual and work to strengthen the sense of belonging and meaning of children and youth while striving to strengthen their self-confidence, belief in their abilities, skills and involvement in society and the community. We believe that children and youth who feel belonging and meaningful will be the ones who will lead to social change and contribute to the strengthening of the local community and the resilience of Israeli society. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied what are we doing Orr's mentoring program for education is a unique program in which high schoolers mentor sixth graders, in preparation for the transition to middle school. We place emphasis on strengthening the self-image, sense of security, belonging and ability of the trainees (sixth graders) and the tutors as part of individual and group activities. The Or branches for education are led by fellow students in the positions of branch heads and training coordinators. 12 Years Of Activity 2000+ Graduates 230 Participants per year 5 Branches I learn a lot from my apprenticeship. You learn that in a few sessions you can feel real closeness. Learning to be a significant figure for others. After each of our encounters me and Shilat have a jar in which we write our dreams for years to come and also the experiences and lessons we learned from the encounter. It's really amazing! And Tair, mentor I feel like I'm really going through a journey in the light of education. That we all go through a journey .. In this journey I discover a lot about myself - that I can be attentive to others, that I am able to be more open. I understand that I have the ability to make others happy and I want to use it all my life. And - Ronel When I arrived at the first meeting, a mentor was attached to me. In a short time she became like my big sister. Admittedly I only met her once a week but it turns out it was long enough to connect and turn me from a small and shy student into someone who is able to speak, perform and express an opinion in front of dozens and hundreds of people. In ninth grade I decided it was time to donate back and decided to join Orr for education as a mentor. My trainee was just like me - shy and closed who comes from a complex family. At the end of the process he was not as shy as at first. The process made me realize that I did close a circle! And Arthur, a trainee and former mentor The program works to develop and promote 10th, 11th and 12th grade students as mentors through pre-training and mentoring. On the other hand, it works to promote and strengthen the sense of belonging of sixth-graders by creating a meaningful social framework. Students are exposed to lectures, peak events, intensive activities and individual activities between mentor and trainee. And Iris, social coordinator ORT School, Arad 77% of sixth graders feel more confident in themselves and their abilities The counselors and educators testified that 80% of the trainees are more ready to move on to middle school 84% of the mentors testified that the activity strengthened their empathy for the other 100% of the trainees' parents indicated that they would recommend other parents to send their children to light activities for education

מלגת אור לחינוך היא התנדבות עם עשייה וניסיון מקצועי Scholarships The Circles Program is an individual-group-scientific mentoring program in which high school students mentor sixth- through eighth-graders. The focus and circles of the program are led by scholarship students with educational-instructional experience, scientific background and motivation to contribute to the community and society.

art origami See examples in the following videos: flower , another flower , swan, frog and butterfly. Mood drawing Everyone should draw a picture that illustrates the feelings they went through today (joy / sadness / excitement, etc.). After they have finished painting, each one tells the other how he went through the day and what the painting means. (Suitable for first activities). Dream Catcher See link . The game of paintings (Activity for several pairs) Divide the board into several participants, each participant gets a part of the board and on it everyone has the same drawing of a shape, number or letter. Participants should turn the shape or number into as beautiful and interesting a painting as they can without erasing the initial shape. Whoever has his painting chosen by the others as beautiful, funny or most surprising wins. Painting a person Search for a famous internet one from the field of art, read about it, understand who he was and what works he had. Then try to draw together the famous or one of his works / another option: to draw each other or the head of the branch and the training coordinator. The perfect picture Try to create the perfect image. Go out into the yard, pick a specific area, arrange it, check the desired angle, relate to the light, and take the best picture. It can also be in the form of a competition between groups, or in a way that you decide in advance what to take (the most beautiful landscape picture, a close-up picture - for example, taking a close-up of a plant or flower, etc.). Periods in art Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, modern art, etc. - you can bring his print to paintings from different periods and try to identify or even make a memory game. Drawing objects Lay some objects in a certain shape and try to draw them. You can decide to paint as accurately and close to reality as possible, or to paint their general atmosphere, or to paint in a certain style (say in the style of Van Gogh's dots). Emotions in paintings Look at paintings and say what emotions they evoke? why? What did the painter try to convey? How can emotion be conveyed through painting or sculpture or any art?

Who are the participants in the program? Campers Sixth-grade students (ages 11-12) are highly motivated and willing to take part in significant activities leading up to the transition to middle school and their adult lives. And Why sixth graders? We all remember the transition to middle school - on the one hand excitement and anticipation but on the other hand quite a few worries and worries: what will happen? How will I manage in the new structure? Who will be my friends? Will I succeed? Today we know that good and healthy social relationships in elementary school and proper preparation for middle school can affect the experience in middle school, high school and even in adult life. Therefore, we strive and work to develop the skills and abilities of our trainees and help them face the many challenges, personal and social, towards the transition to the division. חניכים חונכים Mentors Pupils and students in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18), who volunteer at the association as part of social involvement in schools. And After comprehensive and professional screening and training, the mentors accompany a trainee throughout the year of activity alongside being an educational leadership team in schools and the local community. The trainees' familiarity with the tutors who study comprehensively allows them to build strong social connections, develop self-confidence, a sense of belonging and ability. סטודנטים Students Every year we select male and female students to manage the Or branches for education in the positions of head of branch and head of training. And Our students live in the periphery and are looking for an opportunity for professional development, community contribution and a significant scholarship. We believe that the meeting between the trainees, tutors and students creates an opportunity to strengthen the sense of competence and personal and social development. In addition, the students of Or for Education receive a networking program and professional guidance from members of the association's board of directors. Where do our activities take place and what do we do about them? Our activity takes place in the light branches of education located in the surrounding schools in the city. Why? Because this is the opportunity for the trainees to get to know the new structure and the students of the division and the high school who study in it. In our weekly activities, the trainees, mentors and leaders of the branch (our students) meet at the branch for a variety of activities that include: "mentor-trainee" time according to the participants' interests, group activities, experiential and values, tours and volunteer days for the school and community. It is important to note that in our activities we do not focus on studies, tests and homework - but on what interests our participants and what they like to do! Our unique mentoring program enables participants to strengthen their self-confidence, sense of competence and social connections, alongside volunteering in the community and social projects that strengthen the sense of belonging and connection to the school, community, city and Israeli society. And After a year of activity - the counselors stated that: 73% of the trainees are largely and very much ready for the transition to middle school. 90% of the trainees have improved the relationship with the teacher to a great and very great extent. 100% of them recommend sending sixth graders to light education activities prior to the transition to seventh grade. The campers' parents stated that: 90% feel that their children have received personal and social tools during our year of activity. 100% would recommend other parents to send their children to our activity. The trainees stated that: 77% indicated that they feel largely and very much prepared for the transition to middle school. 78% indicated that they are much more involved in social activities at school than they have been in the past. The tutors noted that: 86% want to continue educating a sixth-grade student as part of a light education activity next year as well 91% feel more committed to volunteering in the community and city Sixth graders feel more confident in themselves and their abilities 77% The trainees are more prepared to move on to middle school in the opinion of the school counselors 80% Mentors testified that the activity strengthened their empathy for the other 84% The campers' parents indicated that they would recommend other parents to send their children to activities 100%

Music Who am I Prepare stickers when writing on each of them things related to music (musical instruments, celebrities, singers, etc.) and each time pull out a sticker and put on the other's forehead and should identify by questions of yes / no what is written. Alternatively instead of stickers, make small notes when each time a pair takes each one a note and what comes out in the note is the character / tool of the other and so on. A puzzle in songs Preparation in advance - print a familiar song and cut each line separately. The goal - to be able to compose as many songs as possible in the order of the lyrics. If I had a band An activity in which we daydream and imagine the band or orchestra of our dreams - in terms of technical data - what was it called? Where will she appear? Who will play it? What will be special about her? You can draw the clothes and choose the music with which they will perform. Create a song Writing melody and lyrics to the song. This is the song Play the beginning of a song and need to be identified. Emotions in sounds Listening to a piece of music and saying how it makes us feel. Why do different sounds cause us different emotions? How can this be used to adapt the piece of music to the right situation? (E.g. in movies or songs). You can play the song "Nothing Sad" by Eviatar Banai which is with very sad lyrics but with a happy melody, and talk about this contrast. Song of a letter / word Say a letter from A to B, and you need to find as many songs as possible that start with this letter / word. Creating a musical instrument Creation with recycled materials Musical instruments (requires advance preparation of collection of recycled materials, for example - bottle, cans) + Mayumana / Te Re Ram band - what is special about them, you can also use the things around us to create music. Attention and tools One of them closes his eyes and the other moves away from him in the space where they are. Then, the second one makes sounds through phone links. The first one will have to guess the type of instrument from which the sound came out. quiz Quiz on composers and poets

עמותת אור לחינוך מפעילה תכנית חונכות בין תלמידי תיכון לתלמידי כיתות ו' בפריפריה החברתית Be Meaningful Feel You Belong The transition from sixth grade to middle school is a major event in the lives of many children and teens. While it can be a time filled with fun, excitement and new experiences, for many children and their parents it can also present challenges and concerns. In our unique mentoring program, high school students mentor sixth graders to prepare them for middle school and adult life. Our mentoring program helps participants, mentors and sixth graders alike, enhance self-esteem, improve their sense of abilities, and develop a sense of belonging to their families, schools, and communities. All of our activities take place in our branches, which are located in high schools and managed by university students. Want to keep up to date with our activities? Sign up for our monthly newsletter Our vision A diverse and valuable Israeli society that offers every citizen equal opportunities for self-fulfillment. It is our belief that children and youth who feel included and meaningful will contribute to social change and increase the resilience of the Israeli society. החזון שלנו "Or Lachinooch" is a community based on the belief in the power of education and mentoring. Beyond providing knowledge and broadening horizons, it also shapes young children's personality, establish self-confidence and instill in them the courage to dream. " Ruby Rivlin, President of Israel, May 2020 Who is the program for? University Students We seek outstanding university students with exceptional leadership and educational abilities to join the Ore team. They are provided with the opportunity to gain real managerial experience at Ore’s branches and receive a dedicated scholarship for their studies. More info Mentors Teenagers in 9th-12th grade volunteer as mentors in Ore. Each mentor takes on the responsibility to accompany one of more mentees throughout the year while also serving as educational leaders in their school and community. More info Mentees Sixth-grade students (ages 11-12) who are motivated and eager to take part in a significant year of activities ahead of the important transition to middle school. More info Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied למי התוכנית מיועדת Participants Share Programs such as this foster a sense of civic responsibility among students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades and directly impact 6th grade children through its mentoring activities. As part of the program, participants are exposed to group activities, peak events, and individual interactions between mentors and mentees. Iris, ORT School Social Coordinator , Arad I learned a lot from my mentee. I learned that in a few sessions you can feel a sense of kinship, be a significant figure in someone's life. Whenever Shilat and I meet, we keep a jar in which we jot down our dreams for the future and also the lessons and experiences we have learned. It is truly amazing! Tair, mentor at the Ramot branch I feel like I'm really going through a journey. Each of us goes through similar experiences... Throughout this journey, I keep discovering a lot about myself, such as how attentive I can be to others and how I can be more open. I am aware that I have the power to make others happy, a power that I wish to use throughout my life. R onel, a mentee at the Arad branch משתתפים מספרים FOOTER

"Light for Education is a community based on the belief in the power of education and initiation... To shape personality, establish self-confidence and instill in young children the courage to dream." Robbie Rivlin, President Be meaningful and feel a sense of belonging In our unique program, high school students mentor sixth-graders, in preparation for the transition to middle school. We place emphasis on strengthening the self-image, sense of security, belonging and ability of the trainees and mentors as part of individual and group activities. Our various branches are led by scholarship students in the positions of branch heads and training coordinators. Play Video Who is the program for? Students Who study and / or live in the periphery. We locate the individuals of virtue with exceptional leadership and educational abilities and enable them to gain real managerial experience (by managing the regional branches) as well as awarding them a significant scholarship. Mentors Ninth-12th grade students (ages 14-18), volunteer at the association as mentors. After extensive and professional training, the mentors take responsibility and accompany a trainee throughout the year of activity along with being an educational leadership team in schools and the local community. Campers Sixth grade students (ages 11-12) with high motivation and desire to participate in a significant year of activity. 12 Years Of Activity 2000+ Graduates 230 Participants per year 5 Branches The program works to develop and promote 10th, 11th and 12th grade students as mentors through pre-training and mentoring. On the other hand, it works to promote and strengthen the sense of belonging of sixth-graders by creating a meaningful social framework. Students are exposed to lectures, peak events, intensive activities and individual activities between mentor and trainee. And Iris, ORT School Social Coordinator , Arad And I learn a lot from my apprenticeship. You learn that in a few sessions you can feel real closeness. Learning to be a significant figure for others. After each of our encounters me and Shilat have a jar in which we write our dreams for years to come and also the experiences and lessons we learned from the encounter. It's really amazing! And Tair, mentor And I feel like I'm really going through a journey in the light of education. That we all go through a journey .. In this journey I discover a lot about myself - that I can be attentive to others, that I am able to be more open. I understand that I have the ability to make others happy and I want to use it all my life. And Ronel And And 77% of sixth graders feel more confident in themselves and their abilities The counselors and educators testified that 80% of the trainees are more ready to move on to middle school 84% of the mentors testified that the activity strengthened their empathy for the other 100% of the trainees' parents indicated that they would recommend other parents to send their children to light activities for education