A bunch of very motivated parents in Middlesex County decided that they just had to hear more about the Naale Elite Academy on Motzei Shabbat, Dec. 7.

“We got a great turnout, probably around 20+ people,” said Lisa Geller of Highland Park, the host for the event. “It was great seeing so many different kinds of Jews with one thing in common — wanting to send their kids to Israel. Our daughter is currently in the Naale program as a 10th grader, and it’s the best thing that ever happened to her and to our family. We hosted the evening because we want to help get the word out and encourage other families to take advantage of this amazing opportunity.”

Ira Rosen of Highland Park shared that his daughter Josie attended a Naale school for 10th -12th grades and his daughter Andy, a current student, is entering her third year in the same school. “It was the right decision for our daughters, both of whom thrived in their schools,” said Rosen. “There is a tremendous upside to this program if you are considering a future in Israel.”

Naale Elite Academy enables Jewish teens from around the world to complete three-four years of high school at an exclusive, top quality Israeli school while learning to be independent, self- sufficient and resilient. Neale operates seven schools located within youth villages across Israel. The program is co-funded by the Israeli Ministry of Education and the Jewish Agency for Israel.

The information session was led by Ravit Bar-Av, the Naale regional director for Northeast USA. To reach Bar-Av, send an email to [email protected] or call (646) 468-1373. For more information, visit naale-elite-academy.com.

Harry Glazer is the Middlesex Community Editor of The Jewish Link. He can be reached at [email protected] and he welcomes reader feedback. He also invites news story suggestions.