Light the Way for Israel
The Educational Experience Your School Can’t Miss This Chanukah!
Be the Spark of Change
SparkIL invites your school to join the 1st Annual Chanukah Sparkathon, a global competition running from December 16-20, 2024.
The Sparkathon is a hands-on, educational activity that teaches students the values of mutual responsibility, giving, and connection to Israel—while directly supporting Israeli small businesses affected by the war.
• Free participation
• Includes a tailored kit for grades 1-6 and an advanced kit for older students
• Exciting prizes for the winning school
• Real impact
Through SparkIL’s peer-to-peer lending platform, students can directly support Israel and be the light in someone’s life.
What’s Included?
Digital Toolkit: Parent letters, and resources to make running the competition easy and seamless.
How It Works
- Register Your School for Free
Receive a unique coupon code to track lenders from your community. - Introduce the competition to your students
Focus on the values of giving and mutual responsibility. Empower them to lead by brainstorming recruitment ideas. - Community Engagement
During Dec 16-20, encourage students, parents, and community members to join as impact lenders (starting at $36). - Track Progress
Compare your school to others globally. - Win Prizes
The school with the most new lenders will win a big prize!
Why Participate?
• Connect the Next Generation with Israel
Empower your students and community to make a real impact for Israeli families and small businesses affected by war.
• Bring Jewish Values to Life
Engage students in hands-on tzedakah, fostering communal responsibility and solidarity.
• Make Chanukah More Meaningful
Transform traditional Chanukah gelt into real-world impact, lighting the path for Israeli society.
Recruitment Ideas for Inspiration:
• Phone Calls: Students call family, friends, and neighbors to explain the initiative and invite participation.
• Synagogue Announcements: Present the initiative in local synagogues or youth groups to support Israeli businesses.
• Social Media: Students create posts or videos inviting their network to lend via SparkIL with the school’s unique code.
• School Presentations: Share the initiative in classes or assemblies to boost excitement.
Email/WhatsApp: Send messages to family and community groups, emphasizing support for Israeli businesses, especially in times of war.
FAQ
Is It Educational and Approved?
Absolutely! SparkIL is a non-profit organization, supported by the Jewish Agency for Israel and Ogen. We’ve been fostering education and community engagement for two years, with a proven track record. This program aligns with Jewish educational values and meets school guidelines for learning activities.
How long is the activity?
The competition runs from December 16-20, 2024, with flexible preparation time.
Does it cost anything?
No. Participation is completely free for schools.
Is this activity suitable for schools?
Yes! The materials are designed for educational settings and are customizable for elementary school up to high school.
What support will my school get?
You’ll receive a Digital Toolkit with everything you need, including instructions, guidelines, a letter to parents, and a tracking webpage.
Sign Up Today!
ABOUT SPARKIL
SparkIL is an innovative, digital platform that combines Impact Lending with Israel Engagement, enabling anyone in the world to provide interest-free micro-loans to small businesses in Israel’s geographic and social periphery. This unique approach enables lenders to directly impact the borrower’s business and life, creating a powerful connection to him or her, and to the State of Israel. Many of the current business owners seeking a loan are Israelis who have been affected by the war, including reservists and evacuees.
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We extend our heartfelt condolences to Jon Polin, a founder of SparkIL, and his family during this profoundly difficult time. We mourn with them the tragic loss of their son Hersh, who was cruelly murdered while being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. Our thoughts are with the Polin family, and we continue to hope for the safe return of everyone still captive in Gaza.