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Personal Stories 2008

The Personal Stories archive takes you behind the scenes to meet the people benefiting from Jewish Agency programs. Find out about an Ethiopian immigrant whose participation in Jewish Agency’s Sparks of Science program has opened up a whole new world for her, a world that will give her the scholastic ability and the self-esteem necessary to advance in today's science and technology fields. Read about high school students who join the Jewish Agency Naale program and become productive Israeli citizens, giving back to the country that has already given them so much.

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From Georgia to Israel
September 4, 2008 / 4 Elul 5768 Tamar Moshiashvili's life revolved around her successful career as a teacher and translator.
Katy Builds a Playground in War Torn Kiryat Shmona
July 14, 2008 / 11 Tammuz 5768 An emotional ceremony was held on June 19th at Kiryat Shmona – the laying of a corner stone for a new playground, donated by Katy Mayerson, through the UJA-Federation
Kadima with Kedma: A Bright Future for Legese Belete
July 3, 2008 / 30 Sivan 5768 Talking about his future college plans in Ashkelon, Legese Belete is so calm and confident that you would never know how hard he's been working since arriving in Israel
Sowing her Southern Roots: Racheli Atias
June 24, 2008 / 21 Sivan 5768 “I love the Negev. I was born in the development town of Ofakim, but thought about leaving so I could raise my family in a better place.
Once Upon a Dream
June 19, 2008 / 16 Sivan 5768 It's ironic to find Yana Dorofeyeva (23) buried in books, studying for her upcoming college exams, because Yana doesn't live 'by the book'.
Leading the Way Toward a Better Future
June 15, 2008 / 12 Sivan 5768 “Atidim is giving me an incredible opportunity to get ahead.
Social Change Now
June 3, 2008 / 29 Iyar 5768 Shira Shato (24) made aliyah from Ethiopia with her mother and some of her 11 brothers and sisters in 1984.
Lead Toward Success: Ronen Amsalem Brings Net@ to the North
May 21 2008 / 16 Iyar 5768 “It is an honor to lead the Net@ program in the Western Galilee.
Building a Better Life: For herself and Israel's Negev Region
May 18 2008 / 13 Iyar 5768 Before going to study at Sapir College, Roni Saban was unaware of the rate and impact of the Kassam attacks in the Sderot region.
The Positive Energy was Electrifying
May 11, 2008 / 6 Iyar 5768 “The Jewish Agency does so much to support young new immigrants like me. When I decided to come to Israel, I knew that I wasn’t coming alone.
With our Help, Every Step of the Way
April 27, 2008 / 22 Nissan 5768 The Jewish Agency holds a special place in the hearts of Shlomit Avraham and her family. We have helped her integrate and succeed in Israel, every step of the way.
Not Letting the Terrorists Win
April 10, 2008 / 5 Nisan 5768 Living in Sderot means living under a constant threat of terror. But for Heftzi Keinan, the Jewish Agency's Atidim program made sure her future was secure.
Working Toward a Dream: From Jewish Identity to Israeli Citizenship
March 30, 2008 / 23 Adar II 5768 “My aliyah was always very present with me,” says Ewa Misztal, 28, who fulfilled a dream many years in the making when she immigrated to Israel from Poland in January
Ayalim Student Villages Replenish the Negev Desert
March 20, 2008 / 13 Adar II 5768 On his way to pursue his degree, Roi Hayon found a more practical and immediate way to make social work his life.
Growing Up in the Shadow of Missile Attacks
February 14, 2008 / 8 Adar I 5768 Snir is a participant of the Jewish Agency's Net@ program.
Kassam Seriously Wounds 8 Year Old Youth Futures Participant
February 10, 2008 / 4 Adar I 5768 Updates: Thursday February 14: Today, as his mother stood by his bedside, Osher Twito improved significantly.
Live the Dream: Make Israel Your Home
January 22, 2008 / 15 Shevat 5768 Ever since Zoe Hantman visited Israel at the age of 14, she knew she would make aliyah.
Synchronizing Values with Atidim
January 14, 2008 / 7 Shevat 5768 Despite her limited Jewish background, Sasha Vail is now an Israeli citizen, and with the support of the Jewish Agency's Atidim – Cadets for Public Service program,
Explore Beyond the Scientific Horizon
January 6, 2008 / 28 Tevet 5768 Merging his Ethiopian heritage with his Israeli childhood, Shaun Wovnach excelled in science and, with the help of the Jewish Agency Sparks of Science program, is
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