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From Classrooms to the Mediterranean: Extrability’s Journey Through Israel

From May 18th to 22nd, a delegation from the Extrability Movement took part in the 4th International Conference in Israel. The trip was packed with meetings with educators, students, like-minded individuals, and, of course, plenty of vivid impressions.

On May 18th, the team held the first Extrability basic seminar for students at Kaye Academic College of Education. Participants discussed key ideas of the movement, the personal experiences of founder Oleg Kolpashchikov, the development of the Pervaya Shkola (private educational institution “the first school”), and opportunities to integrate Extrability principles into Israel’s teacher training system.
Alexandra Shcheglova, Deputy Director of Pervaya Shkola ( The first school private educational institution), shared:
"This trip was meaningful for every member of the delegation. The knowledge we gained will be actively incorporated into our school’s educational process. We are confident that our experience will become a valuable tool for our colleagues."
Andrey Varavin, a history teacher at Pervaya Shkola, noted:
"Abroad, our School’s experience is met with great surprise. What has become a routine for us is a major event for others—our achievements truly represent a global breakthrough, and people follow our work with great interest. Our three-day interaction helped to build bridges for further cooperation and knowledge exchange with one of the world’s leading countries in the social field."

Alexandra Fatullayeva-Shcheglova, Oleg Kolpashchikov, Nina Serova and Liya Sergeeva

On May 19th, the delegation visited The Shekel Association (Community Services for the Disabled), which helps people with disabilities not just adapt but improve their quality of life. They were accompanied by Liya Sergeeva, Director of the Seraphim Charity Foundation in Georgia and Israel, whom they had met the day before and quickly bonded with as like-minded individuals.
That same day, the team met with Ayal Bloch and Silvia Stiglic, organizers of all Extrability conferences held in Israel and co-founders of the ExtrAbility center, and later conducted an Extrability-basic seminar at David Yellin College of Education. Oleg Kolpashchikov spoke about the seven stages of inclusion, Dr. Aron Berznitski led movement practices—including ping-pong for record rallies, relaxed concentration, and nonverbal teamwork with a parachute—while Nina Serova, Head of the Department of Service and health Technologies at Ural Federal University, guided participants through sensory gymnastics, which they enthusiastically replicated and then suggested their own.
Dr. Aron Berznitski reflected:
"The ping-pong methodology I developed—using voice commands and a flexible rod with a tennis ball instead of a table—demonstrated, along with other movement games, an effective and accurate modeling of the Extrability paradigm."
May 20th began with a visit to Gvanim’s training apartment, where people with disabilities learn independent living skills. There, the team also met Philippe Scheimann, an IT specialist developing an AI-powered platform to support participants of Extrability movement. A strategic meeting followed, focusing on development of the platform and the future of the movement. Next, the delegation visited the Arab-Jewish Waldorf School "Bustan", where Israeli and Palestinian children study together. An Extrability-basic workshop was held, culminating in teachers serenading guests with a guitar-accompanied song.
Evening negotiations took place with partners, including Diana Magad (Head of the Russian House in Israel), Yulia Yutkina and Mikhail Kunitsyn from the Rotary Club. The team then moved to Levinsky-Wingate Academic College, where colleague Dr. Haili Rosenblum has been implementing Extrability practices for five years.
“Ideas, enthusiasm and energy that Extrability movement works with must be a motivational example and inspiration for many ordinary people who got disappointed in their own powers. I want to express a special gratitude to president of the White Cane Oleg Kolpashchikov for the Sails of the Spirit and “travel between worlds”. This proved to me, one more time, that all limits are on the inside”, said Diana Magad.

Oleg Kolpashchikov conducts a master class "Journey between worlds" for Diana Magad

May 21st was a special day for the team—a Mediterranean sailing trip with the Mikhmoret School for Marine Education and Sports. Alongside instructors Dana, Konstantin, and young sailor Pyotr, Oleg Kolpashchikov, Nina Serova, and Dr. Haili Rosenbloom celebrated the 10th anniversary of the "Sails of the Spirit" project in Israel. A productive meeting with the club’s director resulted in plans to host "Sails of the Spirit 2026" at their marina. We thank the school's leaders and staff for this sailing trip.
The conference’s final day at Levinsky-Wingate Academic College, focused on mutual enrichment—the key theme of "Sails of the Spirit 2025". Oleg Kolpashchikov and Dr. Haili Rosenblum explored the theory, while Aron Berznitski and Nina Serova led Extrability basic movement workshops, demonstrating talent and ability development techniques.
Oleg Kolpashchikov, President of White Cane NGO and co-founder of the Extrability Movement, remarked:
"Levinsky-Wingate Academic College has been becoming an important networking hub—it’s where we first met Aron Berznitski at the inaugural conference and connected this year with the sailing school and other allies. Next year, we’re planning a joint “Sails of the Spirit” project in Israel!"

Nina Serova, Oleg Kolpashchikov and Hayley Rosenblum at the opening of the conference at Levinsky-Wingate Academic College

Extrability Master Class at Levinsky-Wingate Academic College

This trip marked a major milestone for the Extrability Movement. Beyond strengthening partnerships and conducting multiple seminars, it laid the groundwork for new initiatives—most notably, the "Sails of the Spirit 2026" international regatta in Israel.

Currently, the team is developing an AI-powered platform to support participants. Upcoming plans include a series of online and offline educational events, as well as tourism and informational products for international audiences. Special attention is being given to the "Extrability as a Phenomenon of Inclusive Culture" conference in Russia, where the synergy of AI and Extrability will take center stage.

We are grateful to our organizers and partners for their warm welcome and fruitful collaboration:

  • White Cane NGO, Yekaterinburg, Russia
  • Extrability Movement
  • Institute of Management Design and Competitive Strategies OOO (Limited Liability Company), Yekaterinburg, Russia
  • State Atomic Energy Corporation "Rosatom", Russia
  • Medscan Group, Russia
  • Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg, Russia
  • Pervaya Shkola Private Educational Institution, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
  • Russian House in Israel
  • Rotary Club "Tel Aviv Elbrus"
  • David Yellin College of Education
  • Extrability Center in Israel
  • Levinsky-Wingate Academic Center
  • Kaye Academic College of Education
  • The Shekel Association (Community Services for the Disabled)
  • Arab-Jewish Waldorf School "Bustan"
  • Mikhmoret School for Marine Education and Sports, Hefer Valley
2025-05-30 18:19