A major initiative led by the Israeli education and immigration ministries, in partnership with the Jewish diaspora organisation Nefesh B’Nefesh, is bringing hundreds of teachers from North America to Israel. The programme will provide support to educators considering immigration even before they arrive in the country, and will continue through their absorption and placement in schools across Israel.
The comprehensive scheme aims to address Israel’s ongoing teacher shortage by recruiting qualified professionals from North America who are interested in making aliyah (immigrating to Israel). Participants will receive guidance and assistance throughout the entire process, from the initial consideration stage through to finding employment in Israeli schools.
The programme model is based on the success of a similar national initiative that has been helping doctors immigrate to Israel. That scheme has proved effective at attracting skilled medical professionals to the country and integrating them into the healthcare system.
Israel has faced significant challenges in recruiting and retaining teachers in recent years, particularly following the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on education systems worldwide. The influx of North American educators is expected to help alleviate staff shortages and bring international teaching expertise into Israeli classrooms. The initiative represents a coordinated effort between government bodies to attract diaspora Jews with professional qualifications to strengthen Israel’s public institutions.
Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.
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