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Shlichim (Israeli emissaries)

Building Living Bridges to Israel

A select group of outstanding emissaries, The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Shlichim are called to manifest our collective heritage in communities around the world. They provide a living connection to Israel by promoting Israeli experiences, facilitating Jewish social activism, and speaking authentically about faith and culture.

Connect. Support. Engage. The Jewish Agency’s mission is never more fully realized than in the works of their esteemed Shlichim. Every year, over 10,000 Israelis apply for the honor but only a select group of outstanding emissaries are chosen. They are widely considered to be the best of Israel and The Jewish Agency helps them share their light with the world.

After extensive training at The Shlichut Institute, these role models are placed in schools, synagogues, JCCs, camps, universities, youth movements, and Federations all over the globe. There, they engage with Jewish and non-Jewish people about Israel, teach Jewish heritage, and speak about issues of national and religious identity. After having this transformative professional and personal experience, Shlichim return to Israel motivated in new ways to effect positive change in their lives and for all of Israel.

FEATURED STORIES

  • Stav’s role as a Shlichah (Israeli emissary) changed after the October 7 attacks; since then, she’s been more determined than ever to make an impact on the Maryland community she’s based in and support them as they support Israel.

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  • From his first experience as a Jewish Agency Summer Camp Shaliach (Israeli emissary) to being a Campus Israel Fellow at Yale University to now being a Shaliach in Chicago, Yotam has been fulfilling his Shlichut (emissary service) calling for about a decade.

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  • Nadav and Aylee, a gay couple on Shlichut in New York, welcomed their daughter five months ago. Parenthood has changed their Shlichut experience, which was already unique given Nadav’s widespread speaking engagements and education about Israel and gay rights.

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  • When Nina and her family chose to be Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) for three years, Nina was adamant it be a family decision.

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