Aubervilliers School Begins the Year with Flair

The new school year began at the Shne-Or Institutions in Aubervilliers, France, amid pomp and celebration with balloons, a photo prop school bus, a rider on a white horse, and a walking siddur.

The new school year has begun at the Shne-Or Institutions in Aubervilliers, France, marking a special milestone for both the students and their families.

“It’s incredibly moving to see so many children, many of whom are setting foot in a Jewish school for the first time, walking hand-in-hand with their proud and joyful parents,” said Rebbetzin Chaya Nisilevitch, Shlucha and principal of the institution. “These families are embarking on a journey filled with hope, excitement, and the promise of a meaningful Jewish education.”

The Shneor Institutions hold a deep significance within the Paris Jewish community, largely due to the work of Rabbi Eliezer Nisilevitch, Rebbetzin Nisilevitch’s late husband.

Rabbi Nisilevitch, who served as the Rebbe’s shliach and the head of these institutions, spent over 4 decades establishing and nurturing these children and adults with unwavering dedication. His life’s work was driven by a profound commitment to saving Jewish children and guiding them toward an education rooted in Torah values and spiritual purity.

In honor of his legacy, Rebbetzin Chaya Nisilevitch now leads the campaign “Every Jewish Child in a Jewish School,” inspired by her late husband’s mission to ensure that Jewish children receive a sacred and wholesome education.

Under The Rebbe’s leadership, hundreds—if not thousands—of children were brought into the fold of Jewish education, giving them not just academic instruction, but a lifelong foundation of faith, identity, and community. The campaign continues to resonate strongly with Jewish families, as they strive to uphold and strengthen these values for future generations until we reach our ultimate goal, the coming of Moshiach.