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The Michael Kay Israel Fellowship

The Michael Kay Israel Leadership Fellows, a co-curricular Honors Diploma distinction program, is aimed at fostering dynamic leadership with a focus on serving Israel and the Jewish community. As a Fellow, students will deepen their knowledge of Zionism, educating peers and adults regarding the complex challenges facing Israel today and building stronger ties between North American Jews, our broader community, and the people and land of Israel.

Program Highlights

The Michael Kay Israel Leadership Fellows program at The Weber School is distinguished by its immersive learning experiences. Its multi-year cohort experience includes ongoing education, off-campus retreats, and life-changing travel, exposing students to Israel's people, places, and experiences and leveraging student leadership in high school, college, and beyond.

I have always been fascinated by Israel... When I heard about the Michael Kay Israel Leadership Fellows Diploma Distinction, I knew it was the perfect program for me, as I could now learn how to share my love of Israel with others and spread the knowledge I have gained through my experiences.

Israel Leadership Fellows Member

This program will not only help me understand Israeli culture but also give me knowledge of how I can incorporate those traditions into my life and prepare me for what I will embark on when I visit Israel senior year.

Israel Leadership Fellows Member

This program will give me the chance for my skills to evolve and progress into something even more meaningful and impactful.

Israel Leadership Fellows Member

Through this program, I hope to build a strong Zionist identity that I can take with me to advocate for the Jewish people on my future college campus.

Israel Leadership Fellows Member

Throughout high school, exploring different leadership opportunities and making a difference to benefit my peers has always been an important value to me... I aim to enhance my leadership roles and knowledge by learning more about Israeli culture and places through The Michael Kay Israel Leadership Program.

Israel Leadership Fellows Member

I hope to be able to rekindle and expand upon my relationship with Israel and my Israeli Identity, as well as learn about and discuss Israel in ways I previously have not had the opportunity to.

Israel Leadership Fellows Member

I feel a deeper and more meaningful connection to Israel and an ignited passion to actively promote its interests and engage in meaningful discussions and advocacy.

Israel Leadership Fellows Member

About Michael and Ann Kay

Michael Kay, z"l, was not merely a philanthropist but a visionary who, hand in hand with his beloved wife Ann, had a significant impact on The Weber School and the Atlanta Jewish community at large. His leadership was both strategic and heartfelt, always aligning with a forward-thinking approach that sought to envision a prosperous future for the community.

The Michael Kay Israel Leadership Fellows program is not just a tribute but a continuation of Michael’s legacy, intertwining his visionary leadership approach with Weber's student leadership in service of Israel and the Jewish people.

The Michael Kay Israel Leadership Fellows program was established at The Weber School through a generous investment by his wife, Ann Kay, and their family.

Michael and Ann Kay

Questions?

Ms. Bernadette May-Beaver, Director of Israel and Global Education / Social Studies Teacher
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