elanagoodwin, Author at The Jewish Agency for Israel - U.S.

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Jewish Agency Increases Campus Emissary Presence 20% Amid Surging Antisemitism

The Israel Fellows help fulfill campus environments’ role as safe spaces for education, tolerance, and diversity at a time when Jewish students’ safety and wellbeing is at stake.

PRESS RELEASE

The Jewish Agency for Israel Names Yehuda Setton as New CEO

Setton, who as COO and chief program officer currently manages the organization’s global activities in 66 countries, will replace Amira Ahronoviz at the end of her six-year term.

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Jewish Agency, Partners Send Emergency Aid to Majdal Shams

The Jewish Agency for Israel, The Jewish Federations of North America, and Keren Hayesod announced 600,000 NIS in special emergency aid, provided on behalf of world Jewry, to the heads of the Druze community in Majdal Shams, following the deadly rocket strike on July 27, 2024.

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Serving the People of Israel through Masa

After Max taught English for 10 months through Masa Israel Teaching Fellows, he wanted to keep helping Israel in the aftermath of October 7, opting to become an EMT and volunteer through Masa Volunteer’s Magen David Adom program.

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Meaningful ‘Knowledge Exchange’ Volunteering in Africa

Through The Jewish Agency’s TEN program healthcare delegations, Avivit and Shira brought their physical therapy knowledge to Uganda and Ghana and learned from locals in an incredibly impactful five weeks of volunteering.

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Overcoming Obstacles with Wings

Vlad, who made Aliyah from Russia, wanted to enlist in the IDF as a lone soldier but faced challenges in doing so; The Jewish Agency’s Wings program provided critical guidance and support throughout the process.

STORIES

A Meaningful Summer Making Connections at Camp

As a Jewish Agency Camp Shlichah (Israeli emissary), Maayan has been building connections with campers and strengthening their relationship with Israel, while sharing her story and integrating into the community.

STORIES

Volunteering as an EMT in Israel with Masa

Despite having no prior medical training, Elisha signed up to volunteer for six weeks with Masa Israel Journey’s Masa Volunteers-Magen David Adom program to help Israel in the wake of October 7.

STORIES

Shlichim in Uniform Make An Impact

In 2024, The Jewish Agency brought 87 soldiers on active or reserve duty who fought in the current war to visit 50 Jewish communities in 38 countries worldwide through a new initiative called Shlichim in Uniform.

STORIES

Shaping the Next Generation at Camp

After the October 7 attacks, Yuval, 22, from Petah Tikva, knew he needed to return to the US in the summer to be a Jewish Agency summer camp Shaliach (Israeli emissary) to continue to build relationships.

Jewish Agency Increases Campus Emissary Presence 20% Amid Surging Antisemitism

The Jewish Agency for Israel Names Yehuda Setton as New CEO

Jewish Agency, Partners Send Emergency Aid to Majdal Shams

Serving the People of Israel through Masa

Meaningful ‘Knowledge Exchange’ Volunteering in Africa

Overcoming Obstacles with Wings

A Meaningful Summer Making Connections at Camp

Volunteering as an EMT in Israel with Masa

Shlichim in Uniform Make An Impact

Shaping the Next Generation at Camp

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