Michael Heymann – Year 11

On Sunday 9 March 2020, the Year 11 students who participated in our Chavayah Program volunteered at the JNF Green Sunday fundraiser.

We called members of the Jewish community, soliciting donations which were distributed to two important causes: 50% was donated to aid Australian wildlife and nature recovery efforts after the recent Australian bushfires and 50% was donated to the Nitzana Ecological Park in Israel’s Negev to support their efforts at expanding their water reservoir which is vital for the ongoing sustainability and security of Israel’s South.

I believe it is very important for Emanuel students to engage in these events and to show our gratitude for the JNF and the good work it does. It was a very fulfilling two hours in which students felt they were helping to make a positive difference.