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New Olim Begin School in Israel
In the summer of 2019, more than 2,000 children and teens made Aliyah from 37 countries. Now, it鈥檚 time for them to begin school in Israel.
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Coming Together at Summer Camp
For Natalie, a first-year Shlichah (female Israeli emissary) who worked at Ramah Nyack this summer, coming to an American camp to serve as an Israeli ambassador was a no-brainer.
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A Meaningful Mission to South America
In July 2019, Jewish Agency for Israel CEO Amira Ahronoviz, along with a few other senior Jewish Agency leaders, went to Argentina and Uruguay through a Jewish Federations of North America mission.
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A Global Jewish Exchange of Shlichim
Typically Shlichim are Israeli emissaries serving in Jewish communities around the world. But with the new Ami Shlichim program, the Jewish emissaries serving in summer camps in North America are non-Israelis.
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Giving Old Judaica A New Life
Rather than unwanted Judaica ending up forgotten in an attic or basement, Adam from Minneapolis, a participant in Adam The Jewish Agency鈥檚 248 Community Action Network, decided these items should go to those who want and will use them, and thus Heritage Judaica was born.
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Bringing Bollywood to Israel
When Mayan arrived in Israel from India to be a Masa Israel Teaching Fellow (MITF), she decided to not only teach English but spread Indian culture to the students.
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New Olim Welcomed to Israel
When 200 new olim (immigrants) hailing from France, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Russia stepped off the planes in Israel on July 17, 2019, they were met with a celebratory reception.
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Returning Shlichim to Serve as Diaspora Ambassadors
Usually, Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) arrive in communities worldwide to help deepen Diaspora Jewry鈥檚 connection to Israel. For 20 Shlichim though, they鈥檒l be returning home to Israel to serve as ambassadors of the Diaspora.
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Connecting With Her Jewish Heritage at Summer Camp
Many Jews living in the Soviet Union have little knowledge of what it means to be Jewish, and no understanding of what it means to have a positive Jewish identity. Such was the case with Uliana.
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