Rimon believes in harnessing the power of music for good. Music is a joy used to elevate our community; we can promote a stronger society through volunteer work, music education programs, and special initiatives with the power of music. Rimon was founded on the same exact values it thrives on today; a community founded to work together for the well being of all members. Our top priority is to create an efficient and engaged community that can flourish through music. Community outreach is a main focus of our curriculum for both students and faculty.
Tied to our mission of student development and success, Rimon committed from day one to be an active contributor in the communities throughout Israel and the periphery. Rimon continuously develops its collaborative partnerships to build programs for community benefit. Rimon was recognized with a Prime Minister’s Award for developing a music program for students on the Autism Spectrum, and offers various music education programs for youth at risk, elderly, and more. A few examples include:
SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE ISRAEL
Many Rimon students were called up as Miluim – army reservists who are placed in active duty. Rimon supports our in-service students by offering remote workshops and a special modified academic schedule that works around them. We successfully concluded the first semester built in this model. We continue to support and assist everyone at Rimon with special consideration for those who are directly affected by the war.
One group’s music theory was taught by Tamar Shreck, whose students gave her a thank you gift accompanied by a card that expressed their appreciation for her patience, how she listened to them, and provided words of wisdom and support They went on to say, “Your intelligence and your caring were with us through this process and inspired us every week. This experience was irreplaceable. We’d like to present you with this “royal” treat. We appreciate you from the bottom of our hearts.” Faculty members Maya Davidoff and Yiftach Boaz received a message from another reservist: “The semester for miluim finished yesterday and I had a wonderful experience. I learned a lot and enjoyed myself. I want to thank you both for all of your effort and investment. I am sure it was challenging but it was really worth it…”
HEALING THROUGH SONG
Rimon’s commitment to strengthening the community can be felt through its ongoing initiatives. In addition to the many music enrichment programs we deliver in various academic, medical/disability services, eldercare, and therapeutic environments, we also mobilize around current events. This Fall, we created a songwriting workshop for survivors of the Nova Festival massacre. Through music and song, they could pour out their feelings and begin to heal. The months-long program concluded with a culminating concert (listen here in Hebrew). Presidential First Lady Michal Herzog attended and delivered a moving speech. She also spent private time with the Nova participants.
RIMON’S THRIVING NORTH CAMPUS IN HISTORIC AKKO (ACRE)
Stemming from the success of our central campus in Ramat HaSharon, Rimon partnered with the Municipality of Akko (Acre) to develop a branch that will serve the diverse and talented students of the Northern region of Israel. Akko is a center of arts in Israel, so a music school is a natural addition to the cultural landscape of the city. This satellite Rimon branch, which opened in 2022, attracts students from across the region to its academic and community programs. Rimon North is supported in part by the Jewish National Fund (JNF) who generously furnished the musical instruments for this campus.
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