BEIT MEIR
School for boys and for girls
BEIT RACHEL
Kindergarden
About Founder
On Sunday the thirteenth of Sivan, David Kidouchim z’l was laid to rest in Jerusalem.
Our History
Torah veHinouch (TvH) was founded in 1944 by David Kidouchim z’’l. The possibility of Israel’s independence was becoming a reality and David z’’l, a passionate zionist and firm believer in education, wanted then nearly illiterate Djerbian Kehila (community) to be able to integrate with ease and to further their education when making Aliya.
David’s initial vision and determination resulted in the success story of TvH that has spanned over 70 years. His motto was Daber Ivrit (Speak Hebrew) and 4 generations on the community read and speak perfect modern Hebrew.
Whilst there are many success stories of those who made Aliya others have chosen to stay and the school remains an essential part of their lives.
WE HAVE HELPED THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN TO HAVE AN EDUCATION
BETTER SALARIES FOR STAFF
Some teachers can no longer afford to teach as salaries have remained static since 2008 and are well below the cost of living.
NEW FURNITURE, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND BUILDING REPAIRS
The furniture is old and broken and no longer fit for purpose. The teachers photocopy old learning material and glue pagestogether to make their own ‘books’. The buildings are now in serious disrepair.
TEACHING NEW SKILLS
Introduce new academic and vocational skills including IT and social media, hairdressing, dressmaking, art. All of these will help the overall development of the children and provide skills that can be used to earn a living locally.
We urgently need funding or our school will close within the year.