In honor of Israel Education Month, the Embassy of Israel held an essay contest for local 6th grade Jewish day school students. The two first place winners were honored at the Embassy of Israel with a reception. The two first prize winners were Jordan Mako of Yeshivat Rambam and Sarah Stern of the Jewish Primary Day School. Daniel Ackerman of Gesher Day School won 2nd prize and Caryn Stark of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School won 3rd prize.