This past Monday, April 1, 2024, Sapir College hosted the Chair of the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), Amy Bressman, together with the JDC-Tevet team, including: Rani Dudai, CEO JDC—Tevet; Adi Blunter, Director Life Long Learning; Ilan Levene Director of Strategic Partnerships.

Sapir’s President, Professor Nir Kedar briefed the team on the impact of October 7th on students and staff, and how the College with philanthropic partnership responded. In addition, Nir spoke about Sapir’s future plans including new degree programs that are critical to regional development; and plans to expand the campus that will double its size.

Kamila Milner Libskind, Director of Sapir’s Pre-Academic Programs and Professional Development Center gave an overview of the Sapir/JDC-Tevet Vocational Training Programs and how they have been developed based on the needs of local industry. Sapir College is proud to partner with the JDC-Tevet Program to provide first tier and career ladder programs, which offer local residents ongoing opportunities for training that result in quality jobs, contributing to the demographic and economic rejuvenation of the region.

In the Picture : Adi Blutner, Nir Kedar, Kamilla Milner Libskind, Amy Bressman, Rani Dudai
Photo: Zohar Hochman

More News

The State of Israel is gearing up to rebuild the communities of the Western Negev, and Sapir College will play a key role in the effort. The government’s Tkuma Directorate for the reconstruction of the Gaza Envelope has approved a special NIS 200 million budget to strengthen the college's programs for students. This investment demonstrates a long-term commitment to Sapir as the social and economic nerve center of the Western Negev. Sapir is the largest employer in the area, with a payroll of 1,300 and an extensive network of local suppliers who bolster the regional economy.
Read more
Partnership with the Jewish Community in Florida After the horrific events of October 7th, we learned that the Sapir community is not just limited to Otef Yisrael (Gaza Envelope)/Western Negev or Israel. We now have a growing global Sapir community, people who care deeply about our students and our region. Trudy and Seth Fine, a wonderful couple based in Florida (cousins of a faculty member), joined together with their community at Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El and Rabbi Uriel Romano to raise funds for Sapir College.
Read more