Israel approves NIS 100 million plan for North American Jewish education to preserve heritage

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"The Plan was formulated against the backdrop of rising antisemitism in the world since the attack on October 7, 2023, and the growing challenges faced by the Jewish communities," said the PM.

The Israeli government approved on Wednesday an initiative proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to invest NIS 100 million in Jewish education in North American diaspora communities.The national plan will focus on increasing the enrollment of students in Jewish educational establishments.The plan, which was drawn up by the Prime Minister's Office in coordination with the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), will be funded by the state.The JFNA and other NGOs committed to raising an additional NIS 50 million for the initiative.

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