Commencement Ceremony

On 22 Iyar 5772 (May 14, 2012), Orot Israel College held its annual commencement ceremony at the Elkana campus. One hundred and seventy graduates – from Orot’s secondary education, special education, early childhood education, movement and dance, and continuing education tracks – were awarded B.Ed. degrees and received teaching certificates at the gala ceremony.
Rav Professor Neria Guttel, president of Orot Israel College; Rav Chaim Druckman, Israel Prize laureate and head of Merkaz Yeshivot Bnei Akiva; Professor Yosef Rivlin, chairman of the academic council; and a representative of the graduates each addressed the graduates and their families.
Professor Rav Gutel spoke about the graduates’ responsibilities and obligations, as educators, to Am Yisrael, and Professor Rivlin discussed the teacher’s role, according to the Vilna Gaon. Rav Druckman, the keynote speaker, talked about the current era of miracles and redemption, which includes the establishment and development of the State of Israel. He also focused on the State’s myriad achievements and accomplishments in general and the education system in particular. Finally, one of the graduates reflected on the importance of the bond and communication between a teacher and his or her students – especially those who do not necessarily stand out in the classroom.
Congratulations and best wishes to all the graduates as they embark on the next stage of their lives!
Click here to view pictures from the conference.