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An unexpected family reunion for new immigrants at Ulpan Etzion
What are the chances that two new immigrants out of the more than 57,000 who came to Israel in the past two years, would show up at the same ulpan (intensive Hebrew program) and turn out to be cousinsBy Jewish Agency Staff on 22 Jan 2019 / 16 Shevat 5779 0 -
Jewish Agency’s Masa opens a door to a diverse teaching experience in Israel
After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Jenna Rosen was unsure of her exact career direction. She thought she might want to work with children, or to become involved with a JewishBy Jewish Agency Staff on 06 Jan 2019 / 29 Tevet 5779 0 -
Giving Hope to Israeli children at Risk
"Youth Futures", a flagship program of The Jewish Agency for Israel, trains mentors to help and inspire 12,000 children who lost hopeBy Jewish Agency Staff on 06 Jan 2019 / 29 Tevet 5779 0 -
Ethiopian immigrant is helping his fellow Israeli orphans realize their dreams
Dalalin Destau became an orphan at age 2 in Ethiopia. Today, he is considered one of the 20 most influential people under 20 years old in Israel. Dalalin, a high school senior, is one of the thousandsBy Jewish Agency Staff on 24 Dec 2018 / 16 Tevet 5779 0 -
How an absorption center operates under fire
Jewish Agency absorption centers offer a “soft landing” and transitional housing for new immigrant families and adults at the beginning of their acculturation process in Israel. But what happens whenBy Jewish Agency Staff on 17 Dec 2018 / 9 Tevet 5779 0 -
The Miracle of Partnership: Connection Saves Lives
Tomer Oren fought on reserve duty during Israel’s Operation Protective Edge in the summer of 2014. While he returned home physically sound, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. MonthsBy Jewish Agency Staff on 10 Dec 2018 / 2 Tevet 5779 0