Tel-Hai Magazine 2023-2024

Students at the forefront of war relief

underscores the significance of this study. The findings emphasize the importance of research activities as part of an active learning pedagogy, and the importance of collaboration with scientists for developing students’ motivation to study science. The research was published in a leading international journal in the field of education – Edry, M., Sasson, I., & Dori, Y.J. (2023). Secondary school apprenticeship research experience: Scientific dispositions and mentor-student interaction. Education Sciences, 13 (5), 441. For the full article visit here

Adi (29), originally from Jerusalem, was evacuated from Kibbutz Dan on Octo ber 7th. “I came to Tel-Hai College be cause I was impressed by the

During the war, the organization ran various significant projects including es tablishing a school for evacuees at the Dan Panorama Hotel in Tel

family-like atmosphere and the student experience. I felt it was a place that prioritizes the impor tance of social action.” When the Iron Swords War broke out, Adi was drafted into re serve duty as a Brigade Medical Officer in the Gaza Division. Adi had pre viously served in the army for 7 years, hav ing signed up for an ad ditional 5 years in the professional army, after completing her obliga

Aviv, which was operated by volunteers for the first three months of the war. The organization also assisted farmers in the Gaza Envelope and in the north and renovated and prepared bomb shelters in the Petah Tik va area. “Honestly, without Tel-Hai College, I wouldn’t have complet ed my studies. They didn’t give up on me, they called me every few weeks to see how they

Adi Goldberg

Third-Year Student, Department of Education

tory 2 years. She was released from her recent tour of reserve duty with the rank of captain. In civilian life, alongside her studies, Adi is the Deputy CEO of “Warriors Without Borders.” The organization was established after Operation Protective Edge to showcase the positive side of IDF veterans to the world. Through the organization, discharged soldiers volun teer with vulnerable populations during their ‘big post-army trip.’ But, when Adi was discharged from the army, COVID-19 broke out. Her dream trip abroad could not materialize, so instead, she chose to hike the Israel National Trail, during which, she discovered that the organization had opened a program in Israel. She then spent three years vol unteering in the program and now serves as its Deputy CEO.

could help me finish my degree. I’m very happy with my choice. And although I’m currently working at Warriors Without Borders, my big dream is to engage in informal education with youth at risk.” Adi adds: “Our country has under gone major upheavals this year, but I have great faith in the young generation, which is the main reason I remain opti mistic. I’ve been exposed to the strengths and the beautiful faces of Israel, both through military service and civilian-vol unteer engagement. I love this nation, and I am proud to be part of it. It may sound naive, but I believe an amazing rainbow can come after this flood.”

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