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Kol Ami Participants Act As ShinShinim
High school grads participating in The Jewish Agency’s Kol Ami program in Israel helped serve as virtual emissaries for youth in Westchester during the coronavirus pandemic.
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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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Utilizing Her American-Israeli Identity as an Emissary
As an American-turned-Israeli, Maya’s personal background offers the teen emissary a unique way to connect with her host community in Florida.
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ShinShinim in Atlanta Are Ready to Make an Impact
After quarantining for two weeks at an Atlanta Airbnb, Maya and Yael, both 18, are ready to start interacting with the Jewish community and make an impact, despite COVID-19
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Young Israeli Emissaries Arrive in California Amidst Coronavirus
Ofry and Segev look forward to getting to know their communities and celebrating the Jewish fall holidays but know the coronavirus will have them facing unique challenges.