The Dubnov Jewish School in Riga is the only Jewish school in Latvia. Founded in 1989, it was the first Jewish state school to be set up in the former Soviet Union and is a pioneering institution in Jewish education in the country. It joined the ORT network in 2010.
The school, which caters to its 470-plus students of elementary to high school age, follows the national curriculum, and places an emphasis on design, technology, medicine, languages (including Latvian, Hebrew, English, and Chinese), and Jewish studies.
It integrates ORT educational programs into extracurricular offerings and uses project-based learning throughout the curriculum. Its technical infrastructure supports innovation in STEM, media production, and digital literacy.
Participation in international STEM, environmental, and social initiatives reflects the school’s commitment to continuous innovation and global best practices, offering students an enriching educational experience within a multicultural and inclusive environment.
Estonia
Catering to more than 340 students, the ORT Tallinn Jewish School is the only Jewish school in Estonia and consistently ranks among the top 20 schools nationwide.
Bulgaria
ORT No. 134 “Dimcho Debelianov” Jewish school is the result of a successful collaboration between ORT, the Bulgarian authorities and The Ronald S Lauder Foundation (from 2003 to 2019).
France
ORT France operates in seven locations, including Paris, Strasbourg, Toulouse, and Marseille.