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When I packed my suitcase in Toronto to spend part of my summer teaching English in Israel with TALMA, I expected to grow as an educator. What I didn’t expect was just how much my students would teach me in return. My name is Loren and I am from Toronto, Canada. After leaving a career […]

For many TALMA fellows, one summer becomes two. For Jorge, it became an international journey. After several summers teaching with TALMA in Israel, Jorge joined TALMA’s partnership with Fundação Arte e Cultura in Angola, bringing the same passion for education to a new community. As he prepares for another summer in Angola, we caught up […]

Five months ago, Miri joined TALMA as Full Year Fellowship Director, stepping in while Sivan began her maternity leave. In a short time, she became a steady source of support for fellows, regional managers, and school partners. As the fellowship came to a close, she shared a heartfelt farewell speech reflecting on the challenges, friendships, […]

In June, more than 140 educators, government officials, municipal leaders, academic representatives, and community partners gathered for Speaking the Future, a conference celebrating a shared vision: preparing Israel’s next generation with the language skills and confidence they need to thrive in an increasingly connected and technology-driven world. Held as the flagship event of TALMA’s partnership […]

As the school year came to a close at the end of June, TALMA’s Full Year Fellows wrapped up 10 months of teaching, learning, and becoming part of school communities across Israel. Throughout the year, they supported students, collaborated with local educators, and experienced life in Israel in meaningful ways. This year, 36 TALMA Full […]

On June 24, TALMA’s 2026 Summer Fellowship begins, bringing international educators and local Israeli teachers together in 50 English classrooms across Jerusalem, Kiryat Ata, Ben Shemen Youth Village, Kseifa, and Sderot. Together, they’ll create a meaningful and joyful summer learning experience for more than 1,600 Israeli children. Every summer in Israel comes with a few […]

This program was developed in partnership with Chevron, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Through its investment in education and community initiatives, Chevron supports programs that promote innovation, STEM learning, and workforce development. Our partnership is rooted in a shared belief that equipping teachers with engaging STEM-based teaching strategies can help prepare students with […]

A while ago, TALMA alumni spanning four countries, three continents, and countless time zones gathered together on Zoom to reconnect, share stories, and exchange ideas. During our call, we brainstormed new ways for alumni to stay connected and continue supporting one another long after their TALMA experience. With alumni coming from such diverse educational and […]

A recent Ynet report highlights an important challenge in Israel’s education system: significant gaps in language proficiency among students. Some of the key findings stand out: Only 22% of 9th-grade students meet the expected level in English Just 38% meet the required level in their native language In Arabic-speaking schools, only 9% of students met […]

18,000 new olim arrived in Israel this past year. For many TALMA fellows, the decision to come here is not only professional, but deeply personal. A recent article in Maariv, one of Israel’s leading newspapers, highlights a key challenge in education: many students learn English, but lack the confidence to actually use it. This article […]

My name is Rachel Garfield, and I am a special education teacher in the United States. I hold two licenses: one in special education (Pre-K through Grade 2) and one in general education (Pre-K through Grade 2). I graduated from the University of Hartford in 2016 with a degree in communications, and I am currently […]

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, TALMA’s full-year fellows gathered at Achva Academic College for a powerful and meaningful program, a day dedicated to memory, connection, and learning. The afternoon began with a shared lunch on the grass, creating a warm sense of community. After lunch, the fellows joined Achva’s English student teachers for a moving testimony […]

What started as a one-year English teaching fellowship in Israel has turned into the adventure of a lifetime. I originally moved to Israel in 2020 for an internship in Jerusalem, but it was canceled due to COVID-19. Instead, I joined a teaching fellowship, thinking it would simply be a temporary change. I had no idea […]

We all know that socialization is an important part of human development. No wonder that social intelligence is considered to be one of the most valuable skills one might want to acquire and develop.