Minister of Welfare and Social Affairs

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“Chanukah is a time of miracles, miracles that transformed everything to the good. It went against nature: the weak and the few won. Now too, we are seeing a wonderful transformation for the good in the approach to the special child. And here, this transformation is manifested in a most meaningful way: in the Holy City, a special child, who may look handicapped and weak, is expressing the strength and uniqueness of the Jewish legacy!”
(At a Chanukah lighting ceremony at the Mayor’s Office, Chanukah 2010)    

“Harav Dov Levy was the person who salvaged the situation of religious special education. To see his students sitting and learning in a kollel, integrated in mainstream community – this surely serves as a great aliyas neshamah for the founder and a tremendous merit for the Jewish Nation. The doors of my office are open. There’s lots of work going on constantly – work that’s done with professionalism as well as with heart. Our office wants to be part of it all.”
(May 2011)

“It’s not for naught that this place is called Ashira. “V’atem kisvu lachem es hashirah… simah p’fihem” – song has to be accompanied by… good deeds. The good deeds that are done here in the special atmosphere of Seeach Sod indeed create a song. The unique factor that amazes everyone is the happiness that reins here, among the staff and among the students.”
(June 2011)

“It’s a privilege for us to partner with this incredible institution throughout the  years. Seeach Sod has succeeded in developing so many services and each service it provides is with utmost professionalism. We will continue to remain loyal to you.”
(June 2011)

 “This is the first time I’m visiting a special ed. institution and feel so good about it. I have to say: to see all the girls here, full of joy and life, employed, working with such enthusiasm – it warms the heart! I call upon all of regular society – take a step closer. At first glance, you may only see the physical or mental handicap, but at second glance – you see the smile, the heart, the soul, the personality. You feel the spirit. I feel that you [the Seeach Sod staff and students) have triumphed! From now on, when I fight for social rights on behalf of the special-needs population, I will know exactly what I’m fighting for.”
(Chanukas Habayis of Ashira building, June 2011)

“Seeach Sod continues to stand at the helm in the field of special education. This is a place that grew on the foundations of truth, persistence and a passionate vision. This is truly the place that is capable of being the role model in serving the special-needs community.”
What I saw here today is not the same as what I saw less than a year ago when I visited here last. What amazing development! You are perpetuating your father’s legacy by serving as a paradigm in the field of special education. You continue to develop services in a most professional, efficient and effective manner! Harav Dov Levy didn’t just establish Seeach Sod; he developed the entire concept of religious special education!”
(February 2012) 

“Seeach Sod is the leading frontrunner in the field of community integration and many can come here to learn about true mainstreaming!”
(March 2012)