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      Archive: 10/24/2012
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        10/24/2012, Cheshvan 8, 5773

      Education Minister Promotes Youth Movements


      The Education Ministry culminated a week of visiting various youth movements. Education Minister Gideon Sa'ar visited with high school students in Netanya and took part in a educational leadership program that discussed Israeli leaders Menachem Begin and David Ben-Gurion. Groups such as Betar, Bnei Akiva, Habonim Dror, Magshimey Herut, Ezra and others have been promoting Jewish values for decades.
       
      Education Minister Gideon Sa'ar, said today on the occasion of youth week that "if there were more members of youth movements become more ethical society"
       
      He stated, "youth movements have a significant impact and participation intensifies the contribution to society and reduces the effects of violence."
       
      He announced plans to continue to strengthen youth movements in periphery region.