School Giving Month: Meal Delivery and Good Deeds Day

(live here) – In recent days, students at Yavneli Elementary School in Kiryat Eliezer dedicated their time to community activities, which included preparing food deliveries and initiatives as part of Good Deeds Day. The activities were designed to encourage giving and volunteering among the students, while connecting them to the values ​​of solidarity and community.

Food deliveries for the security forces and the community

The chairwoman of the parents' leadership, Esti Bronzberg, spoke about the activities that took place at the school in the month of Adar: "We defined the month of Adar as a month of giving. On the occasion of the holiday of Purim, the students prepared food parcels that were delivered to the MDA, the security forces, the Israel Police, soldiers on the Lebanese border, fire and rescue, and the Senior Citizens' Club (Milav)."

To prepare the food deliveries, each child brought a snack, and the classes were given responsibility for preparing deliveries for the various organizations. “The children did everything themselves – they organized, wrapped, wrote greetings and prepared the deliveries,” added Bronzberg. “This is the second year that we have delivered food deliveries, and this year we expanded the activity to the Lebanese border.” The food deliveries were delivered through contacts to each of the organizations, and the students were shown videos prepared by members of the security forces, in which they were thanked for the touching gesture.

Good Deeds Day activity at Mayrhof Square

On Monday, March 17, 2025, fourth- through sixth-grade students embarked on a special activity to mark Good Deeds Day. "The goal was to give without receiving anything in return, to simply make the residents happy," Bronzberg noted.

The day began at school with the song "Good Thoughts," with the intention of putting the students in an atmosphere of positivity and giving. Afterwards, they went to Mayrhof Square in Kiryat Eliezer, where they handed out cups of cold drinks, origami flowers, chocolate balls, and notes with wishes for a good day. There was also a breakdance performance by the students of the breakdance club, led by instructor Jacka Foxman, who did everything in a good spirit and with full volunteerism.

The neighborhood residents, surprised by the unexpected gesture, received the gifts and well-wishes with great excitement. "The residents smiled and thanked the children. They are not used to such gestures," said Bronzberg. "When they returned to school, the students were full of enthusiasm that they had done something good for others without any reward."

Collaboration between parent leadership, administration, and teachers

The parent leadership played a significant role in organizing the initiatives, but they could not have been implemented without the support of the school administration and the educational staff. The school principal, Hila Ben Simon, was among the brainstormers of the idea in collaboration with the parent leadership. The school's social staff and classroom teachers also accompanied the students throughout the activity, providing them with reinforcement and educational guidance.

According to Bronzberg, "The children learned an important life lesson. They understood that the power of giving is immense, and that even small gestures can make a big difference. It's simply a privilege to be on the giving side. We are lucky to have a visionary principal who is an inspiration to the entire school community."

These initiatives reflect the importance of educating students about the values ​​of social engagement and giving, and demonstrate how community service can be integrated into school life. This activity not only strengthens the connections between students and the community, but also shapes their image as caring and more socially engaged adults.