Max Rayne Hand in Hand School in Jerusalem Wins Prize for Overcoming Adversity

 By Nate Feldman

Based on articles with Reuters press and the Guardian, a prominent English newspaper, The Max Rayne Hand in Hand School in Jerusalem, a bilingual school for both Jewish and Arab students in Israel, won the Overcoming Adversity prize at the World's Best School prizes last Saturday.  The event, held by T4 Education, a global network of educators, seeks to recognize great schools throughout the world.

The Max Rayne School's prize was recognition of its ability to bring over 600 Jewish and Arab students together.  The lessons are taught in both the Hebrew and Arabic languages by Jewish and Arab staff alike.  It is one of several schools run by the Hand in Hand organization throughout Israel which promotes Jews and Arabs studying together.   

The timing of this award is salient due to the horrific ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.