The Ocean Park chapter of ORT America recently took a bus trip to Atlantic City, as they do every year. ORT is a Jewish organization committed to strengthening communities throughout the world by educating people to beat all odds and conquer all obstacles. The cutting-edge educational skills acquired at ORT schools, colleges, and international programs enable over 300,000 students annually to attain successful careers, become community leaders and live independently.
ORT is a non-profit, not-political organization that serves many by meeting the educational and competitive needs of todays society. It was founded in 1880 to provide employable skills for Russias impoverished Jewish people. Since that time ORT has evolved to service the global community. ORT programs operate in nearly every corner of the globe.
The purpose of the trip to Atlantic City was to help support the ORT schools while having fun. Ort teaches students a trade so that they dont have to depend on charity. They believe If you give a man a fish, he will eat for one day, but if you teach him how to fish, he will eat for a lifetime.
The Ocean Park chapter is the first Sephardic chapter of ORT America. The SY women get together and raise funds for the ORT program. Our president is Freida Kassin, our treasurer is Sally Shamah, her sister Louise Zalayet helps, and Joyce Dwek is the special chairman who runs all our trips.
On the busses, we play games, give out prizes, sell raffles, sing songs and have lots of fun. We thank all the men and women who joined us.
We look forward to next year for more of the same. I would like to wish a happy and healthy New Year to all.
