World ORT

March 25, 2026, 10:24 am

World ORT and ORT America merge

Former IDF combat medic Dov Ben-Shimon appointed as director general and chief executive of newly joined body

By Michelle Rosenberg

November 10, 2025, 9:40 am

World ORT appoints new chief executive

Former Deputy Ambassador at the Israeli Embassy in Angola, Dov Ben-Shimon calls new appointment a 'true privilege'

By Michelle Rosenberg

August 23, 2023, 4:08 pm

Tributes as major philanthropist and unsung community hero dies aged 92

Clive Marks OBE was a true champion of British Jewish education and former president of the London Jewish Cultural Centre

By Michelle Rosenberg

Polina, Natan and Ihor traveled thousands of kilometres on the road across the border to Poland, and then flew to Sofia in Bulgaria to attend the two-week program. Credit: World ORT

August 7, 2023, 12:05 pm

World ORT helps Ukrainian teens enjoy summer school abroad

The program deepens ORT students’ experience in photography, video and audio production taught by professionals.

By Jewish News Reporter

April 26, 2023, 1:22 pm

Opinion: Israel – a look back on 75 years

"Passionate debate, collective remembrance and a sense of unity in the face of complex challenges": the extraordinary country that I love, writes World ORT's Marcus Dysch

By Marcus Dysch

December 12, 2022, 6:40 am

Tributes to Jewish peer Lord Young following his death at the age of 90

The Conservative former minister headed several big Jewish charities including Jewish Care, World ORT, and Chai Cancer Care

By Jewish News Reporter

Student Karina Smirnova in St Petersburg takes part in the ORT Day quiz

June 9, 2021, 1:17 pm

Thousands of youngsters mark annual day for Jewish education network World ORT

From Panama to Ukraine and Russia to Argentina, children exchanged messages and postcards of where they live 'to share a feeling of togethernes'

By Jewish News Reporter

May 26, 2021, 10:55 am

‘From London-Moldova, parents are concerned about Covid’s impact on education’

Director General and CEO of World ORT, Dan Green, reflects on a campaign to ensure young people get access to learning after the pandemic

By Dan Green

September 17, 2020, 10:04 pm

Netanyahu and Gantz join Ukraine’s president speaking at Kyiv Jewish Forum

High-profile speakers discussed a new memorial and learning centre at Babi Yar, the site of a notorious Nazi massacre of the city’s Jews in 1941

By Jewish News Reporter

June 4, 2020, 4:19 pm

OPINION: Jewish charities must rethink their approach

Acting director general and chief executive, World ORT, Dan Green, reflects on the need for non-profit organisations to change how they work amid the pandemic

By Dan Green

May 7, 2020, 5:27 pm

Teenagers in Israel use 3D-printer to create face mask designed for lip-reading

The mask, which features a transparent front panel, was specifically designed for those with hearing impairments and who read lips to communicate

By Jewish News Reporter

Smart t-shirt designed at ORT Herzl Technological School

September 6, 2019, 12:17 pm

Students from around the world show off teamwork in innovative projects

Prizes are awarded in memory of the late Gina and Joseph Harmatz, who played pivotal roles in ORT’s history.

By Jenni Frazer

Team Jewish Care at the start of the London Marathon 2019!

May 2, 2019, 2:40 pm

Running with purpose! Charities raise thousands during London Marathon 2019

Community's charities pound the streets of London to help support worthy causes, from social care to scientific research

By Jewish News Reporter

Pope Francis denounced the current rise of antisemitism

March 22, 2019, 3:25 pm

Jewish charity signs deal with Pope to allow ‘youth encounter’ between faiths

World ORT shook hands on extension to the pontiff’s scheme to bring children from different societies, cultures and religions together.

By Jewish News Reporter

Rev. Jesse Jackson. (Source: Wikipedia. Author: AFGE)

December 18, 2018, 10:36 am

Rev. Jesse Jackson to present prestigious humanitarian honour to ORT

International organisation will receive the 'Let Freedom Ring Award' for its work bridging the gap of inequality

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