A Special Day of Connection
Today, we had the profound honor of welcoming to school 14 families from Kibbutz Alumim’s kitat konenut, emergency response team, who bravely fought off terrorists who infiltrated their kibbutz during the October 7 attack. Our community is proudly hosting them in Riverdale and Scarsdale for a special week of connection, made possible through Project 24.
This morning, we gathered with them聽on the steps for聽tefilot聽for Israel, highlighted by a surprise performance from Israeli music sensation and Eurovision star聽Eden Golan, who sang her anthem聽Hurricane聽and her current hit聽Older,聽as our students and guests joined in, their eyes lit with excitement. Together, we sang聽Acheinu听补苍诲听Hatikva,聽our guests witnessing our students’ deep dedication to Israel鈥攁n unforgettable moment for all of us.
Throughout the day, the聽children from Kibbutz聽Alumim聽joined our students in meaningful activities, from聽chesed聽tent projects to creative time in our arts and ceramics studios. Other highlights of their visit will include Shabbat with their host communities, a visit to the Bronx Zoo, a Knicks game, a performance of聽The Lion King,聽and trips to American Dream and Woodbury Commons.
We are deeply grateful to the host families who stepped up on short notice to make this visit possible. This week has already proven transformative for our guests, their hosts, and our entire community, deepening our solidarity with Medinat Yisrael and forging lasting bonds.
If you are able, please consider supporting this initiative. Your contributions will help cover the costs of activities, transportation, and meals for the families. Donations can be made here.
