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In Memory of Ari Kraft z”l
By Marcia Friedman
It has been the tradition of the Student Council to donate the
tzedakah money collected the previous year to a charity in
Israel. Last year the Student Council decided to donate $1000 to
Hadassah Neurim in memory of Ari Kraft (z.l.), who was a student
in our school and tragically killed several years ago. Hadassah
Neurim, located just north of Netanya, is a youth aliya village
for “at risk” students aged 14-18. The boarding school and
village offer these students a new chance for academic success,
extra-curricular activities including a professional sports
training program, and a warm, supportive, and nurturing
environment.
Last Tuesday, November 11, 2008, Neurim held a ceremony to
dedicate a new personal computer station in memory of Ari (z.l.).
The accompanying plaque reads:
In memory of Ari Kraft (z.l.)
Donated by his School Friends
S.S.S.Q. School U.S.A.
November 2008
Ari’s mother, Yaffa Simantov, attended the ceremony and
e-mailed me to tell me that it was very emotional and
respectful, and that she is very pleased with our choice of
donation recipient. She wishes to thank the entire S.S.S.Q.
community for making this donation in Ari’s memory. May his
memory be for a blessing.
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