School twinning between the Solomon Shechter Day School (SSDS) in Chicago and schools in Kiryat Gat (in rotation). The program involves ongoing contact during the year between Grade 8 students in the schools, as well as exchange visits. The visitors stay in Chicago for a week and are hosted in the homes of Grade 8 students. They visit classes in the lower grades and community institutions. In Israel, there is a program of about two weeks, which includes hospitality in homes and a variety of joint activities. Participating Kiryat Gat schools: Meir School Rabin School Rogozin Junior High