by Sara | Jan 10, 2019 | Janet, Weekly Message
I walked into the office today and everyone asked me about my trip. I had many things to share, but in the back of my mind, I thought about how often so many people that I cross paths with take for granted the life they have.I am grateful for what I have and I try...
by Sara | Jan 9, 2019 | Janet, Weekly Message
We checked in late last night to our hotel in Jerusalem, which is wonderfully located just steps from the Old City and Ben Yehuda Street. We are looking forward to doing some sight-seeing at some point, but until then, we will spend our morning with Naava Shafner of...
by Sara | Jan 8, 2019 | Janet, Weekly Message
Today is our last day in Afula and staying at the Partnership House on Kibbutz Yizre’el. The rain held off and Rahel was finally able to give us the grand tour before heading out to our final destination. The view from the top of the kibbutz and from the dining...
by Sara | Jan 7, 2019 | Janet, Weekly Message
We headed north to Karmiel with Grace Rodnitzki, Director of International Relations at the Ethiopian National Project (ENP). ENP unites global Jewry, the Government of Israel and the Ethiopian-Israeli community in its mission to advance the integration of...
by Sara | Jan 6, 2019 | Janet, Weekly Message
Although it was raining and cold, we were welcomed and warmed by the wonderful leaders and the incredible work of Be-Atzmi. Be-Atzmi (“On My Own”) is a social NGO that works to alleviate poverty and narrow socio-economic gaps in Israel, through employment...
by Sara | Jan 5, 2019 | Janet, Weekly Message
Today we visited with five deserving organizations where I asked the question, “What is your greatest need?”They all answered the same way, hands gesturing everywhere.As Ariel Rasovsky of Beit Singer said, “How do you choose? There are so many...
by Sara | Jan 3, 2019 | Janet, Weekly Message
As soon as you land in Israel, you realize that, although we may speak another language and live many miles apart, the warmth and kindness of the people make you feel right at home.Beginning with Lev, our taxi-driver from the airport to Kibbutz Yizre’el. Once...
