For Nina, a Jewish Agency Shlichah (Israeli emissary) and her family who are quarantined at home in Detroit, Mother鈥檚 Day this year will focus on spending time together with no distractions.
The coronavirus has not hindered activities by Shlichim (Israeli emissaries), only prompted them to be more creative in coming up with new and engaging ways of interacting from quarantine.
With the coronavirus pandemic rapidly spreading worldwide, Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) serving in Jewish communities in North America are shifting activities to online forums and distance learning.
For Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) serving in Jewish communities around the world, voting in the Israeli elections was still an important responsibility, even if they are not presently in their home country.
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.