The Tisch Family Zoological Garden (Jerusalem Zoo)
The Jerusalem Zoo was the inspiration of former Jerusalem mayor Teddy Kollek. His concept was to create a place in the heart of Jerusalem where people of diverse backgrounds, both Jews, religious and secular, and Arabs would meet in a beautiful, peaceful environment. His concept has been tremendously successful and evidenced by the Jerusalem Zoo becoming the number one tourist attraction in Israel.
The Price Family Charitable Fund has participated in funding a number a number of exhibits including an education building, an exhibit area for Australian animals, and most recently, The Wetside Story which is a water feature exhibit that features information about water confirmation and aquariums.
Bidayat
The Price Family Charitable Fund supports Arab early childhood education by funding Bidayat, Hebrew for "Beginnings". Rather than funding preschools, Bidayat focuses on educational program for students learning to become teachers, teachers, and parents within the Arab community. The program consists of workshops and other enrichment programs designed for skill development.
Bidayat operates in two centers. The original Bidayat program is located at Al Qasemi College in Baqa. Al Qasemi College is northeast of Tel Aviv in a region of Israel with the highest concentration of Arab Israeli citizens. The Knesset recently awarded Al Qasemi a certificate of excellence. A newer Bidayat location was recently opened in Jaffa.
Pedagogical Class in Yud Bet High School
Yud Bet High School is an Arab high school located in the community of Jaffa. The Pedagogical Class is offered to high school students at Tel Aviv Community College. The students attend class at the community college and earn college level credits in classes designed to prepare them for careers in preschool education. Students perform internships at Bidayat in Jaffa as part of their preschool education experience.