Ulpan “Aba Khushi” in Haifa has been awarded the National Education Award for 2024–2025 — the highest state honor granted for outstanding achievements in the education system. This is not just recognition of teaching quality but a testament to the years of meticulous, dedicated work by the team, who daily pour their hearts into their students.«This is a great pride for us — for the entire Haifa Association for Immigrants Absorption,» noted City Council member and chairman of the Haifa Association for Immigrants Absorption, Kirill Karetnik. «Ulpan ‘Aba Khushi’ has become not just an educational institution but a true home for hundreds of new immigrants. Here they are welcomed warmly, given hope, and begin their journey into a new life.»
The ulpan has long established itself as one of the best in the country — with uncompromising professionalism in teaching Hebrew, but also with a special human approach. Here, they don’t just teach the language — they build a community, foster a sense of belonging, and lay the foundation for successful integration.
«I am proud that already in the first year of my tenure as chairman of the Haifa Association for Immigrants Absorption, we are receiving such significant state awards,» added Karetnik. «This is the result of our tireless work from the very beginning of the year. It is confirmation that we are moving in the right direction and truly making changes that people can feel.»
Receiving this prestigious award is not the end but an important step on the path to new achievements. Ulpan “Aba Khushi” will continue to serve as a beacon for Haifa’s new immigrants, opening doors to opportunities, knowledge, and confidence in the future.
Congratulations to the ulpan team on this outstanding achievement, and thank you for your dedicated work for the future of new immigrants and the entire country!
