World ORT welcomes first new school to its global network in four years

World ORT has welcomed Colegio UE Moral y Luces “Herzl-Bialik” in Caracas, Venezuela, as the first new school in its global network in four years. This affiliation comes as Venezuela's Jewish community, numbering around 4,000, recovers from earthquakes in June that damaged the school's facilities and affected many families. The school, founded in 1946, enrolls 332 students from preschool through high school. World ORT CEO Dov Ben-Shimon stated, “This affiliation has been years in the making, but its timing could not be more meaningful.” The partnership aims to strengthen the school's academic offerings and provide support during the recovery period. Deborah Mizrahi de Sananes, the school board president, noted, “We are deeply honored to become part of the World ORT network, connecting our students and educators with a worldwide community.”