“I am also a graduate of the youth village. I finished my education here in the village 4 years ago. I was educated in this place for 9 years -- Quite a bit of time. Here I developed the tools I need in order to live a full life and I also learned a lot about myself. Despite the hardships along the way, today I can attest that I have completed my education here and grown in maturity. I now understand how to succeed, and desire to do so. I am currently working in a managerial position and, at the same time, completing the second year of my bachelor's degree in Special Education. My brother’s, Bar’s graduation ceremony today, has given me the opportunity to give thanks for all that I have gained from my time here, and I have gained much: responsibility, discipline, perseverance, lots of willpower and belief in myself and my abilities. Bar is now finishing his 13th year at the youth village. He came here at the age of a kindergartener. 13 years is the majority of a person’s life when they are only 18. I'm looking at Bar and I cannot help but be proud. Bar is a young and smart man, full of values ​​and virtues, loves the country, contributes to the country and will continue to contribute to it in the future. I enjoy having conversations with him, he has extensive knowledge, and he always learns more and enriches himself. He knows how to listen and give good advice, and always puts everyone before himself. Bar is finishing 12 years of schooling with full matriculation and excellent grades and is about to enlist as a fighter in the Paratroopers Brigade. I am happy to see that as the years go by our relationship grows stronger. Love you very very much and I am proud to be your sister