The program, developed in cooperation with the Nefesh B’Nefesh organization, is intended to address Israel’s growing teacher shortage, particularly in English, mathematics, science and language studies. The program will also provide guidance on employment opportunities, professional requirements and the practical challenges involved in joining the Israeli school system. Based on the Doctors’ Immigration ProgramThe initiative is modeled partly on Israel’s national program for recruiting immigrant physicians, which was launched in 2024. Sofer said the government eventually hopes to expand the initiative beyond North America to additional Jewish communities around the world. Education Minister Yoav Kisch described the teacher shortage as one of the most serious challenges confronting Israel’s school system.