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Mar

2025 Next-Gen Trip Reflections by Skylar Wolf

My introduction to this trip was unique in that I signed up just six weeks before leaving when a spot unexpectedly opened. In many ways, I committed blindly—I didn’t really know anyone going, and I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. But I’ve always believed that the most personal growth comes from stepping into unfamiliar

22

Nov

2022 Mission Trip Reflections

By Mission Participant, Sheila Snyder This past October, I had the opportunity to visit Israel with the Youth Renewal Fund on the 2022 Fall Mission Trip. The Youth Renewal Fund is the US philanthropic partner to the Darca Schools network in Israel. Every time I visit Israel it feels special, but this was a particularly

17

Oct

Dr. Gil Pereg, CEO, Darca Schools (photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI)

Israeli school system suffering from ‘major leadership crisis’

Israel is experiencing a substantial shortage of excellent principals and talented leaders to run its schools in the future, according to Darca Schools CEO Dr. Gil Pereg. “I believe that the quality of a nation cannot exceed the quality of its school leaders and we are in a major leadership crisis,” Pereg said. He was

16

Oct

Israeli Entrepreneurs Fixing the Education System

A wonderful article to kick-off the Jewish New Year from Israeli news source Channel 20 focusing on the prominent Israeli entrepreneurs who have been extremely moved by the work here at Darca. As a result, many are now partnering with Darca in recent years as private benefactors, aligning themselves with Darca’s cause. The article highlights

23

Oct

YRF Founding Board Member Sam Katz on Investing in the Future

YRF Founding Board member Sam Katz and Darca Board Member Jimmy Pinto speak to Haaretz on why Darca is the best investment they have ever come across.

06

Aug