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About Sapir College
Sapir is Israel’s only college in the Gaza envelope; located less than two miles from the Gaza border. Despite ongoing security risks, it has grown to become one of the largest public colleges in Israel, with over 8,000 students – many of whom are the first in their families to attend an institute of higher education.
Facts and Figures
2 |
8,000 |
15 |
| Miles from the Gaza border |
Students in academic and vocational programs | BA Degrees |
9 |
12 |
2 |
| MA Degrees |
Practical Engineering Certifications | Pre-IDF Academy Cyber Mechina Tracks |
What's up in Sapir?
04/30/2024 - 15:35
The State of Israel is gearing up to rebuild the communities of the Western Negev, and Sapir College will play a key role in the effort. The government’s Tkuma Directorate for the reconstruction of the Gaza Envelope has approved a special NIS 200 million budget to strengthen the college's programs for students. This investment demonstrates a long-term commitment to Sapir as the social and economic nerve center of the Western Negev.
Sapir is the largest employer in the area, with a payroll of 1,300 and an extensive network of local suppliers who bolster the regional economy.
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04/18/2024 - 09:33Partnership with the Jewish Community in Florida After the horrific events of October 7th, we learned that the Sapir community is not just limited to Otef Yisrael (Gaza Envelope)/Western Negev or Israel. We now have a growing global Sapir community, people who care deeply about our students and our region. Trudy and Seth Fine, a wonderful couple based in Florida (cousins of a faculty member), joined together with their community at Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El and Rabbi Uriel Romano to raise funds for Sapir College.
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04/15/2024 - 13:46Dear Friends, Thank You We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and generosity, which have been vital in helping Sapir College overcome challenges and pursue its mission of empowering education, especially during these difficult times. Your philanthropic contributions have facilitated various essential initiatives, including material and mental health support, campus security enhancements, equipment upgrades, refurbishments, and the provision of laptops for students. Despite facing adversity, Sapir College commenced its academic year, online, on December 24, 2023.
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04/04/2024 - 10:23This past Monday, April 1, 2024, Sapir College hosted the Chair of the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), Amy Bressman, together with the JDC-Tevet team, including: Rani Dudai, CEO JDC—Tevet; Adi Blunter, Director Life Long Learning; Ilan Levene Director of Strategic Partnerships. Sapir’s President, Professor Nir Kedar briefed the team on the impact of October 7th on students and staff, and how the College with philanthropic partnership responded.
