Makom Lahlom
More than a School
Beyond Montessori

We perceive each and every child as a plant seed we’re obligated to water, to encourage to grow. Just like a plant,

so is a child’s soul. There are no two alike.

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Who We Are

"Makom Lahlom" (a Place to Dream) was founded in September 2018 by a group of educators and parents in search of an alternative form of education.

Together we created an exceptional educational experience, where the revolutionary philosophy of Maria Montessori intersects with Mahatma Gandhi’s timeless vision of peace and nonviolence.

Our school teaches children the values of compassion, empathy, and peaceful conflict resolution. At the same time, we foster independence, curiosity, and growth in line with Montessori’s principles.

We Believe...

In Creating a place where the child belongs in the broadest terms possible, a family-like place offering security and love, allowing for growth and expansion

In the child and in their inner good. In their aspiration for truth, justice, equality, fairness, honesty, forgiveness, and ongoing improvement.
In developing each child's inner world, character, and personality and in shaping the child's personality toward independence.
That an adult is not superior to a child. Therefore, more than we come to teach, we come to investigate, and learn from children.

In mentors, not teachers. This is an essential difference, not a semantic one - we believe in grown-ups who serve as instructors, guiding the child in their independent inquiry.

In investigating and learning about mankind and the universe, in the love of our land and nature.

Vision

Create a more peaceful, compassionate, and skilled generation of leaders.

To be more than just a school, and beyond Montessori.

Our Need, Your Support

Our school has now reached a pivotal milestone: we’ve graduated our first class of students, and they are excelling in their next educational journey. This achievement proves that our educational model works and that it’s time to expand and deepen our impact.

As we look toward the future, we are focused on deepening and expanding our impact in a thoughtful and sustainable way.

We are now looking to raise funds to facilitate the right infrastructure for an additional classroom, which will enable us to serve more children and further enhance the educational experience.

This is an exciting moment in our journey, and we are seeking partners who believe in the power of education to shape the future.

Your support is crucial as we build this next phase of our vision for education in Israel. Together, we can grow this venture and create lasting change

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Founders & Contact details

Natalie Terebilo

An award-winning film maker who also ran learning centers for youth at-risk. When her own children were born, she realized that education is a top priority and that schools should be a secong home for children.

She is the visionary and founder of Makom Lahlom and currently serves as the general manager of the school.

Avital Gutman-Somjen

An ex-banker and mother of Yoni - 12 years old with Autism who has been thriving in Montessori school in Ireland when diagnosed. Moving back to Israel and knowing the miracles of Montessori for Yoni, she teamed up with Natalie and Ilana and currently serves as the Chairman of the Executive Committee and Finance Director.

Yoni is among the first alumni of Malom Lahlom.

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Ilana Ben-Ari

Ilana has 43 years of professional experience in education. In her last role she managed a special education school. Ilana was the first to Join Natalie to the journey of establishing Makom Lahlom and currently serves as pedagogical director and educational consultant.