Grief Across the world, people are grieving the destruction of Gaza and death of civilians in Israel. In our collective grief, we yearn for Salam – peace for all people in Israel. We recognize that time is running out for desperately-needed humanitarian aid to arrive in Gaza. Gazans must receive the immediate supplies and medical aid they need and be […]
Reflections on the War, the School, and the Future
The world has been riveted over the outbreak of war in Israel and many have been asking about the safety of our Lebanese school, family, and friends. With Beirut less than 65 miles from the northern border of Israel, and Hezbollah concentrated mainly in southern Lebanon, the likelihood the war impacting the school is increasing. So far there has been […]
Schools in Session!
October 2022 – Students arrived and the school has opened! Welcome to making new friends, meeting teachers, and learning new subjects. Let classes and learning begin
Student wait list driving expansion and funding
Outreach to the refugee community resulted in a surplus of applications. Some families had to be turned away because our classes were already full. We are hoping to expand the school and double its size in the new year. The building landlord has offered to rent us space on the second floor above where we could open three more classes […]