Israel-Repairing the World

ISRAEL - Repairing the World is an introduction to Israel's achievements and their role in making this world a better place. The text of the book is accessible for younger readers with bolded words either explained in the text or defined in the glossary. Captioned illustrations add to the information in the text. The book provides a good starting point for students to do further research in this area.

Written for young readers, (Reading Level Gr. 4, Interest Level Gr. 3-7), the subject matter is explained in simple, easy-to-understand language. The book provides an abundance of informative and interesting information on Israel s land, history, breakthrough discoveries and inventions in medicine, computer technology, telecommunications, agriculture, the harnessing of solar energy, and more. Other sections of the book describe Israel s achievements in space research, in protecting its unique environment, and in providing humanitarian aid to people in need around the world. Young readers will also learn about the rich Israeli culture and popular tourist destinations Israel has to offer. With constant focus on tying the subject to the larger world, ISRAEL - Repairing the World can help students gain a complete understanding of the importance of Israel's achievements around the globe.

The book is meant to provide a great source for recreational reading, as well as short research assignments, discussions, and sharing.

Rabbi Stephen Wise is the spiritual leader of Shaarei-Beth El Congregation of Oakville, Ontario. Rabbi Wise is excited to be part of a congregation as diverse, storied, and unique as SBE: leading meaningful worship experiences for all, teaching thought-provoking courses for adults and children, providing inspiring programming, and being a catalyst for social activism.

Before joining SBE, Rabbi Wise spent two years as the assistant Rabbi at Temple Beth El in Boca Raton, Florida. Rabbi Wise was ordained by the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion in May of 2005, and has a BA from the University of Toronto and an MA from Brandeis University.

Rabbi Wise sits on the council of the Reform Rabbis of Greater Toronto and is part of the Conference of North American Rabbi s prayerbook committee. Locally, Rabbi Wise is the chair of the Interfaith Council of Halton, and a member of the Halton Police Service multi-faith task force.

Rabbi Wise and his wife Cheryl, the director of education at SBE, have three young children.