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Treating the People of Israel
After 22 years of waiting in Ethiopia for Aliyah approval, Dr. Masresha Dessie, 27, immigrated to Israel in March 2019
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Gaining Independence on a Gap Year
For Raquel, 18, a gap year before college was never in her plans until the coronavirus hit. Now she appreciates its value and the chance to gain independence.
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Recognizing Outstanding Shlichim
The 2020 Outstanding Shaliach Award was granted to two Jewish Agency for Israel Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) in Rome, who helped the Jewish community in Italy during COVID-19
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The Addis Family: Reunited at Last
After 10 years of separation, Yaliganesh Addis reunited with her mother and siblings in Israel
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Makom Salon Offers Candid Conversations, Prompts Contemplation
The second season of Makom Salon began in January 2021 and includes high profile speakers discussing Israel education and Israeli engagement
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A Bridge Between Ethiopian Israelis and American Teens
A new partnership that was launched during the coronavirus is building connections and understanding between American Jewish and Ethiopian Israeli teens via Zoom
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Grateful for a Gap Year
Judah planned to start his freshman year of college in Fall 2020; due to COVID-19, he instead opted for a gap year in Israel and has volunteered with Magen David Adom
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Baltimore ShinShinim Making Connections, Boosting Morale
Ofir and Yam, Jewish Agency ShinShinim (service-year Israeli emissaries) serving in Baltimore, are focused on building relationships and boosting communal morale virtually.
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Genesis Prize Ceremony to Honor 2020 Recipient Natan Sharansky
Former Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky named eighth Genesis Prize Honoree, donates $1 million prize to assist organizations with COVID relief