Seminary Savvy Testimonials

This book is an amazing resource. Parents sending off a daughter to Israel want her to get the most out of the year...they can feel secure that she will understand the simpler and more complex aspects of staying safe in Israel—and beyond. No parent should send a daughter off without it. - Lisa Twerski, LCSW, psychotherapist and Board Member, Nefesh International

This handbook is entertaining, as well as chock-full of enormously valuable information. Not only should girls read it, but they should bring it along to reference as pertinent issues come up during their year. - Mrs. Chana Rabinowitz, MSW, Staff Social Worker at Darchei Binah Seminary

This book is the basis for an excellent program that was presented to our students last year before they left for Israel. Now that they are in seminary, they have told us how helpful it was. I hope it will help you, as well, prepare properly for this very important experience. - Rabbi Moshe Silver, Menahel Bais Yaakov Toronto

In our high school classes, our students hear clear messages of kedushah and tznius. Thank you for a wonderful work that applies those theoretical messages to the realities they will encounter in seminary, at work, and among friends as soon as they step outside our doors. While the book is written in an easy, appealing style, it never compromises the kedushah and kavod habrios with which sensitive subjects must be presented. I recommend this book without reservation for our seniors and graduates. Thank you for a real contribution to chinuch habanos. - Mrs. Zlata Press, Principal, Bnos Leah Prospect Park High School

There is a known principle of זה לעומת זה , meaning the opportunity for spiritual growth is always balanced by an equal opportunity for degeneration. The chance for עליה רוחנית is tempered by the יצר הרע ’s ability to lead astray. Accordingly, the year spent in Eretz Yisrael, a glorious chance for spiritual and personal growth, is endangered by the seducing distractions the יצר הרע offers to prevent the young women from achieving their (and their parents’) goals. Forewarning the young women of the various pitfalls that they may encounter goes a long way in ensuring that the year spent in Eretz Yisrael will be a successful year. We believe that Mrs. Fox and her team are owed a debt of gratitude for the courses and booklet they have created to achieve the desired results. - Rabbi Yaakov Hirschmann, Rosh HaKollel, Kollel Avreichim, Toronto

"It is written in the Torah, ונשמרתם מאוד לנפשותיכם . We are required to take care of ourselves. This is the purpose of this book. It will help us do the right thing, and is praiseworthy in the eyes of Hashem. It should be a zechus for all those who worked on it." - Rebbetzin Temi Kamenetsky, Philadelphia

“Educating students how to stay safe, providing them the power to stay safe, in a sensitive and nonthreatening manner had evaded [Jewish Communities].

Magen Yeladim International has not only solved this riddle, they have created a viable program that has empowered our community to continue to educate our parents and youth long after they leave. The Safety Kid curriculum is bright, friendly and culturally appropriate.

As a host-school administrator and observer in the classrooms, I was impressed with every aspect of the training process and though we have quite an assertive student and parent body, I have only heard positive reports from them as well.”

— Rabbi Ilan Heifetz,M.Ed,, Director of General Studies
Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School, Skokie, IL

“The Safety Kid Program is an imperative that a group of generous and dedicated individuals gifted to the entire Waterbury Community and through these efforts we daven that we will b’ezras Hashem merit a truly safe environment in which our children can thrive.”

— Penina Noy
Principal, Girls’ Division
Yeshiva K’tana, Waterbury, CT

“The program was wonderful last week, and it was amazing to hear my kids at home singing and talking about the ABCs of safety. It even led to [my child] sharing that a neighbor made him feel uncomfortable and he was able to say specifically how! Well done.”

— Parent, Phoenix Hebrew Academy

“Just a brief note of thanks for a wonderful program—it was very well received, and the students are so excited. On a personal note, my own children came home and knew EVERYTHING (my wife tested them!). It made a deep impact, and I am very grateful.”

— Rabbi Isaac Entin
Principal, Phoenix Hebrew Academy
Phoenix, AZ

“A mother read a story last night to her 4-yr-old daughter who had received yesterday’s training about Rivka going down to the well. Her daughter immediately piped up and said, ‘She shouldn’t have gone alone. She should have brought a friend.’ …Overall, we’ve received tremendously good feedback about the program.”

— Rabbi Heifetz,
Director of General Studies,
Seymour J. Abrams Cheder Lubavitch Boys School

“Our community’s experience with Magen Yeladim International’s Safety Kid program was remarkable in every way. While the need for a national preventative safety program is an unfortunate sign of the times, nevertheless, it is gratifying that a fabulous program, endorsed by leading Rabbonim and led by nationally acclaimed Mrs. Debbie Fox, has emerged and has already benefitted and impacted some 28,000 children across the globe. The program was presented to our parents, faculty, and students in a dignified, professional, appropriate and culturally sensitive manner and was truly well accepted by one and all.”

— Rabbi Simcha Dessler Menahel,
Educational Director,
Hebrew Academy of Cleveland

A crucial facet of this program was that Mrs. Fox and her team did a masterful job of clarifying the mystifying aspect of these sensitive topics in a tactful but unambiguous manner. The beauty of the Safety Kids Program was that important concepts, that have unfortunately become well known, were systematically organized and presented in a clear manner to enable educators and parents to know what to be aware of.”

— Rabbi Yisroel Sonnenschein
First Grade Rebbe, Yeshiva K’tana
Waterbury, CT

“Every parent, educator, and adult recognizes the numerous dangers facing our children today. There aren’t many, however, who have taken the initiative to do something about it. You have undertaken the daunting task to educate the frum population about a subject that has long been pushed aside.

Your presentation was delivered in an informative, non-ambiguous, yet refined way. Your multi-pronged approach of incorporating all sectors: educators, parents and students into the project will בע״ה ensure that inroads are finally made into protecting our precious children.”

— Rabbi Shmuel Hiller
Bnos Bais Yaakov of Far Rockaway, NY

“After attending the Safety Kid teacher training seminar I feel more empowered with knowledge, having learnt the proper responses to a situation and most importantly to look beyond the child that is sitting in front of me.”

— Mrs. Tzeenie Freedman
Second Grade Morah, Yeshiva K’tana
Waterbury, CT

“When my 6-year old came home from school today, she sat down my 3-year old and taught her the ABC’s of safety with the help of her beautiful safety certificate. I am so impressed that she not only knew the ABC’s of safety but that she was so enthusiastic to teach it to her sister.”

Parent/Teacher, Far Rockaway, New York

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