Jewish Agency Update Issue 5 (November 2, 2006)

"I felt the need to really connect with Israel. The recent war in the North only strengthened my resolve to come," says Jacob Karas from Boston. Over 2,500 new participants and graduates of the MASA/Israel Journey program descended on the hard hit city of Acre to kick-off the beginning of MASA's third year. Read more

YOUTH FUTURES Trustee Mor Elbaz to Attend Upcoming UJC General Assembly in Los Angeles

Mor Elbaz will be representing the Jewish Agency's nationwide YOUTH FUTURES program -a first of its kind holistic program to provide at risk children living in the periphery with equal educational opportunities - at the upcoming UJC General Assembly in Los Angeles, November 12 - 15, 2006. Read more

Victims of War - A Young Couple's Tragedy

A spontaneous car ride one quiet Friday afternoon tragically changed the lives of Michael and Leah Avshalom from Rosh Pina. Because of people like Michael and Leah, the Jewish Agency will reopen its Fund for Victims of Terror. Read more

Growing Partnership with Israeli Businesses

This past year has been a turning point in moving financial partnering with Israelis forward to the next level. Growing numbers of Israeli businesses, especially during the second Lebanon War, have become dynamic partners in ensuring implementation of Jewish Agency programs. Read more

The fall session of the Jewish Agency's Board of Governors meetings, held last week in Jerusalem, was a wonderful example of the support and alliance of the Jewish people with the North, and the commitment of the Jewish Agency to rebuild the Galilee. Read more

Spotlight on Rebuilding the Galilee
During the war, new immigrants living in absorption centers in the North were one of the hardest hit frontline populations. The Jewish Agency is implementing a variety of educational enrichment programs that will improve both the children's and their parents' well-being. Read More

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