Young Adults from Israel Visit PCSD Classrooms in Cross-Cultural Program
Pittsford CSD is excited to welcome Amit Mazover, Shai Paz, and Sheleg Rodnitzki who are part of Israel’s ShinShinim, a program for Israeli high school graduates who have deferred their military service for one year to volunteer in communities around the world and bring Israeli culture to life. ShinShinim is a Hebrew acronym for Shnat Sherut or “year of service.”
In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Rochester, Amit, Shai and Sheleg will be rotating between Thornell Road Elementary School, Barker Road Middle School and Calkins Road Middle School every Thursday. Serving as a bridge between Israel and our community, they will share aspects of Israeli culture as well as learn from our staff and students about life in America, New York State and the Pittsford community. During their classroom visits, they will engage students in lessons and activities that include arts and crafts, music and educational presentations.
Pittsford CSD has participated in this unique cultural program since 2019.