(Jerusalem Post, Nov 2001)

1. "Imagine a child who can't wait to get up in the morning and go to school, does not have to be reminded to do homework, and has deep respect and affection for his or her teachers…" (Jerusalem Post, Nov 2001)

2. imparts social responsibility and tolerance towards all groups, cultures and religions Imagine a school that: bridges social gaps reduces violence and crime motivates children to study and learn

3. This is OUR school: Keshet School for Environmental, Pluralistic and Democratic Education

5. “This is the kind of Israel we want for our children!“ Mutual understanding Respecting differences in others Accepting responsibility and taking initiative to improve and affect our lives. Solving problems and conflicts through mitigation, discussion and mutual agreement and NO violence NO violence NO violence

6. What is a Democratic School ? Currently 22 Democratic Schools in Israel. Each school is unique, but all share the common vision of raising our children to be active and responsible members of the community.

7. Our School is Unique: We are the first and only school that brings together children of diverse religious backgrounds in a democratic environment.

8. Existing secular-religious schools: Type 1: These schools have 2 communities – secular and religious. A student belongs to only one of the communities. Students must study classes according to the community to which they belong. Type 2: These schools have a set program and class schedule which is typically a compromise between that of a religious school and that of a secular school. Students must follow the school program. student ? ? or Expanded secular studies Judaic studies

9. At Keshet: A student may choose any combination of courses. A student – secular or religious may choose to go to morning prayer A student may choose not to study Judaic studies. student and and Judaic 1 Judaic 3 Secular 1 Secular 3 Secular 2 Judaic 2

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