Jonas Foundation

A second chance

Carolina: Master’s thesis!

We are very happy with Carolina! She presented her Masters thesis in Health Psychology on 23 January at the University of Lausanne, Faculty of Sciences. Congratulations! … [Read more...]

Océane Masters degree and Prix Arditi!

We are very happy with Océane! She received her Master's degree from the Faculty of Humanities, University of Geneva, in December. She is now a specialist in «General History - Production of Historical Knowledge». Océane also received the «Prix Arditi», an award from the Fondation Arditi for the best Master's thesis in «General History». Photo: Metin Arditi presents the award. Congratulations! … [Read more...]

Jerusalem: Jonas Alumni at the «Alleluia» festival

As part of the «Alleluia» festival (4–9 December 2022), a musical project was organised: With the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, students of the IBDAA School and Jonas Alumni (Geneva, London, Tbilisi), conducted by Nizar Elkhater, composer, musician. A week of meetings, exchanges, dialogue and friendship between members of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, students of the IBDAA School and Alumni of the Jonas Foundation. We are very grateful to Pastor Andreas Schindler. He accompanied … [Read more...]

Jonas student at the Davidsbündler Music Academy in The Hague

Jonas student Darii Krasylych (12) had the opportunity to play twice on stage at the Davidsbündler Music Academy in The Hague in early September. His mother writes: «He was allowed to present five of his compositions for piano and violin. The ambiance was wonderful, he received a very warm welcome. It is a great honor for my son to perform on the same stage as Anna Fedorova or Nicholas Schwartz.» … [Read more...]

London: Live Performance of «Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo»

Video The final day of the Jonas Music Project at the Elephant’s school year was celebrated with a splendid performance of the Musical Cantate «Captain Noah and his floating Zoo». It was a privilege for us to be invited to stage the concert in the magnificent surroundings of the Founders Hall at Hill House School, Chelsea. Directed by Stephanie James, an alumni of the Jonas project, the children and youths rose to the occasion and sang with gusto and enthusiasm. The choir thanked … [Read more...]

London: Rehearsals for «Captain Noah»

The choir and music rehearsals for the musical «Captain Noah and his floating zoo» are progressing. The children are practising diligently and a beautiful stage set has already been created. Everybody is looking forward to the performance on 9th of July! … [Read more...]