Today marked the exciting opening of a unique international Zoom program, a joint initiative of Mashmaut Center and Foreign Relations Department of Kiryat Motzkin Municipality. The special meeting brought together three cities: Kiryat Motzkin (Israel), Płońsk (Poland – Kiryat Motzkin’s twin city), and Ternopil (Ukraine – Płońsk’s twin city).

Student representatives from grades 7–8 at “Yonatan” Junior High School met with their peers from Poland and Ukraine. The program, led by Mashmaut Center, was designed to build international bridges and promote meaningful cross-cultural understanding.

The session opened with remarks highlighting the strong and enduring relationship between Kiryat Motzkin and Płońsk, including a reflection on the visit of the Płońsk mayoral delegation to the city. The Mayor of Kiryat Motzkin, Tsiki Avissar, also addressed participants, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives in strengthening the city’s resilience and international connections.

Participants were honored to hear greetings from Mr. Łukasz Levi, representative of the Polish Embassy in Israel, as well as from the Deputy Mayors of Płońsk and Ternopil, all of whom praised the initiative and its impact. School principals and educators further underscored the importance of such programs in shaping students personal development and global perspective.

The highlight of the meeting was an interactive workshop led by Inbal Raz from Mashmaut Center, during which students discovered that they share far more similarities than differences. The enthusiastic and heartfelt feedback from both students and educators reflected the powerful impact of the encounter and the promise of continued collaboration.