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JNF invests heavily in Israel studies for UK pupils

Grants of up to £50,000 will be awarded to schools through £1.2 million programme

December 14, 2018 13:50
JFS head Rachel Fink and head girl Ilana Cantor receive a cheque from JNF's Yonatan Galon

ByBarry Toberman, Barry Toberman

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In its biggest domestic project, JNF UK will be distributing grants totalling £1.2 million to Jewish schools across England in support of programmes for more than 12,000 pupils that strengthen their connection to Israel.

Primary and secondary schools were invited to apply for funding and 18 were selected, among them JFS, Yavneh College, Immanuel College and Manchester King David.

Over the next four years, the secondary schools will receive up to £50,000 annually, and the primary schools up to £10,000, to expand Israel programming in line with curriculum and ethos.

Schools will also partner with JNF UK projects in Israel — such as its kindergarten regeneration scheme and a leadership programme for underprivileged youth — giving pupils greater understanding of the challenges faced by those living in some parts of the country.