“Our philanthropy underwrites the future of Jewish life in Europe through supporting excellent Jewish schools. And what is an excellent Jewish school? One that prepares young Jews for personal and professional success, and that inspires active participation in Jewish life.” – Ronald S. Lauder, President
Hanuka Excitement at the Lauder – Hugo Kon School in Zagreb, Croatia
Seven years after its founding, the Lauder Hugo Kon Elementary School put an enthusiastic Chanuka celebration for the Bet Israel
Berlin, Germany: Kindergarten Children Sing & Dance for Hanuka
The Lauder Nitzan Kindergarten celebrated the Jewish festival of Chanuka with creativity, fun and costume. Enjoy these snapshots of the
Chanuka Festivities at the Lauder-Morasha School in Warsaw, Poland
Enjoy these exciting photos from the Hanukah celebrations at the Lauder-Morasha School of Poland.
Lviv, Ukraine Celebrates the Holiday of Lights
The Lauder-Gymnasium Acheinu, which provides Jewish education for students in Kindergarten through Secondary School, celebrated Hanukah in great spirit. See
Hanukah Joy in Prague, Czech Republic & Bratislava, Slovakia
Ronald S. Lauder Foundation Kindergartens, Elementary and High Schools across Europe celebrated the Festival of Lights in a range of
Sofia, Bulgaria: Celebrates Festival of Lights with President Rosen Plevneliev
The Lauder Ort Jewish Elementary School, in Sofia, Bulgaria held a grand celebration of Chanukah at the Central synagogue in Sofia.
Bucharest, Romania: Prime Minister Ponta Joins the Lauder-Reut School Festivities
Romania’s Prime Minister Victor Ponta attended the Lauder Friendship Gala, the 12th Edition 2013, along with Mayor Robert Negoita and other dignitaries. A
Budapest, Hungary: Families Celebrate Hanukah at the Lauder Kindergarten
In celebration of the Jewish festival of Hanukah, the Lauder Kindergarten of Budapest Hungary hosted Kindergarten students and parents for
Celebrating 15 Years of Lauder Ort Jewish Elementary & High School in Sofia, Bulgaria
The Lauder Ort Jewish Elementary & High School, in Sofia, Bulgaria, celebrated its 15th Anniversary with a special visit from Mr. Ronald S. Lauder. The school marked the unique occasion with song and dance, a School TV interview with the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation’s President, and the opening of the School of Excellence in Education Centre.
ECL Language Center Established in Lauder Javne School, Budapest
The Lauder Javne School principal Gábor Horányi, along with the leaders of the Foreign Language Center of the University of Pécs and of ECL Hungary, announced that the Lauder Javne School of Budapest will begin offering ECL-certified language exams in Hebrew, Spanish and French in Spring 2014. The ECL Consortium (European Consortium for the Certificate of










