(haipo) – Great excitement at the Leo Buck Education Center in Haifa: Two 10th grade students, Yael Yao and Georgi Rybnikov, won first and second places yesterday (Tuesday, 3/17/26) in the National Bible Quiz for Youth and will together represent Israel in the World Bible Quiz to be held on Independence Day in Jerusalem. This is an extraordinary and historic achievement, as this is the first time that two winners from the same school and the same district have taken to the world stage together.
A short quiz – big results
The National Bible Quiz for Youth was held at the Kfar Saba Culture Hall, led by the Society and Youth Administration of the Ministry of Education. Due to the security situation, the event was held in a limited format, but the excitement among the participants and chaperones was greater than ever.
The Leo Buck Education Center says that the news of the double win was received with immense pride and a sense of unprecedented achievement.
"An exciting and historic day" – the words of the accompanying teacher
Ronit Yariv, Bible teacher She, who accompanied the students throughout all stages of the competition, said with excitement: "Yesterday was an exciting and historic day in the history of the Youth Bible Quiz. Our two upper division students won and represented Israel in the global quiz. Yael is participating in the finals for the second year, and Georgi qualified for this stage in his first year. Thanks to their knowledge, diligence, and dedication, they achieved extraordinary achievements."
School administration: "A source of inspiration for students and Israeli society"
Rabbi Ofek Meir, CEO of the Leo Buck Education Center, He congratulated the students: "Great excitement and an extraordinary achievement for Yael and Georgi. Their success in reaching the national finals and being accepted to represent Israel in the global quiz is a testament to their dedication, diligence, and deep love for the Bible. This is a source of inspiration for the students of the school and for Israeli society as a whole."
He said the achievement demonstrates how curiosity, perseverance, and knowledge can lead students to new heights and empowering experiences.
The Road to Jerusalem: Preparations for the World Quiz Are Already in Full Swing
The school says that Yael and Georgi have already begun preparations for the global quiz, which will be held on Independence Day in the capital. The educational staff is closely monitoring them and believes that they will represent Israel, Haifa, and the spirit of excellence of Leo Buck with great honor.
Did the article interest you?
Exciting to read & hear = understand the importance of "affinity to Judaism" in the "Land of Israel" of all residents of the "State of Israel", who chose to live their lives in
The 1st! The only! The most special "Jewish state" in the world...!!!@@@
😍The entire "quality Israeli youth" - bring us all "Israeli pride" & 🙏"Haifa pride" for their positive activities & high achievements in various fields: sports, science, high-tech, music, etc. And certainly their knowledge of the books of the Bible... = the "Jewish heritage" of the "chosen-elite people", since the days of the "creation of the world"...😭