They are learning to listen to stories and to play group games. They never saw play dough before and they love it. We are exposing them to new experiences. They are great - they are so open to everything. Two women soldiers assist Sharabi, one of whom is an Ethiopian and serves as the translator.
Absorption is really hard for the parents.
The two cultures are so different. But, like all Jewish parents, they want their children to advance and get an education. Based on past experience, school authorities have adopted a different approach towards the Ethiopian children, focusing on bilingual education to help ease the transition. The emphasis on children explains the importance of the after school center at Nurit. We provide a place where the children can receive extra help with their lessons and homework, plus we have a lot of enrichment activities.