The Reshet philosophy is to create an outstanding environment that encourages academic achievements, embraces diversity, builds on traditional Jewish values and keeps pace with changes in the world around them.

The first to benefit from the Reshet school system were immigrant children arriving in the 1950's from Europe and the Middle East. The schools were opened under the express directive of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.

Following the Government of Israel's official recognition, Reshet opened other schools. And as more parents began to seek out Reshet from Kiryat Shmonah in the north to Eilat in the south, the network of schools expanded in scope and depth to accommodate the many and rapidly changing needs.

Today, there are more than ten thousand young children in the Reshet Schools, among them new immigrants and Israelis, traditional and secular. The schools provide an enriched curriculum - the basic core curriculum including Judaic studies, supplemented by specialized disciplines such as art, music, computers, maths and sciences. It is in this kind of setting that the child experiences fulfillment, growth and achievement.

At the Reshet Schools, children are exposed to countless opportunities for learning, growing, experiencing, enjoying… and seeking and shaping their own destiny in life.

At Reshet Schools children experience and learn about those values that make up the very fabric of a caring society that lives the ancient Jewish precept, "Every Jew is responsible for one another."

Reshet Schools are often the focal point of the community. Passover projects, Purim parties, holiday communal celebrations, weekly visits to senior citizen centers, local Torah contests, walk-a-thons and more… are designed to give children opportunities for giving more of themselves to their communities.

Maybe that's why Reshet has been recognized by volunteer organizations such as WIZO, Ilan (National Organization for the Handicapped) and many others, as well as the Ministry of Absorption. Moreover, activities and events help throughout the year to bring Reshet children, parents and pedagogic staff in close contact, transforming families into active and involved participants.

At Reshet, children develop a love and appreciation of traditional values, devotion to the Jewish people and a commitment to the wider community. The child learns that all his actions are important. And that his actions influence many others… in school… at home… in his community… in Israel.

Education is more than preparing children to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. It's about creating an environment. An environment that enables each child to thrive no matter how different his background, or economic or social standing.

A hungry child can't learn. Six-year old Shira doesn't have that problem any more. She did, however, when she first attended our Jaffa School. But staff there were quick to notice her lack of attention and immediately stepped in. Now that her mother has successfully found work, she needed to find a program for Shira in the afternoons when she is not home to take care of her. Reshet Schools' stimulating extended school day program is the perfect answer for both Shira and her mother. Shira enjoys a wide range of activities and help with her homework. And Shira's mother feels secure knowing that her daughter is in good, loving hands.