On the Ground in Israel - November 24, 2008

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Home > Israel > On the Ground in Israel - November 24, 2008

On the Ground in Israel
A personal view of our efforts in Israel from
Amir Shacham, UJC MetroWest Director of Israel Operations
November 24, 2008

Todah

Last week, we concluded a long series of events, functions, conferences, missions, and dedications to mark the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel and the 30th anniversary of the first partnership of MetroWest in Israel. In many ways, it was a milestone in UJC MetroWest's relationships with the State of Israel, and it will be impossible to convey the Ruach, the power, and pride to those of you who couldn't join us in person this time. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I would like to take this opportunity and use "On the Ground" to say Todah (thank you) to the hundreds of participants from New Jersey and Israel, and all the members of our greater MetroWest community who took part in our celebrations and contributed to the fact that we are one: MetroBest.

Thanks to the communities of Neve Eliyahu, Hurfeish, and MetroWest for creating a unique three- way partnership. Todah!	Thanks for the spirit, commitment, and dedication that allow 30 fruitful years of partnership between MetroWest and Neve Eliyahu. Todah!
Thanks to Rita and the Waldor family as well as the MetroWest IOC for creating a warm and secure place for the youngsters of Merchavim. Todah!	Thanks to the Feinberg family, Judy and Josh Weston, as well as many more community members for creating another center in Rishon Lezion. Todah!
Thanks to the Ethiopian community, UJC MetroWest, JDC, and the Municipality of Rishon Lezion for creating the Atzmaut project as a national model. Todah!	Thanks to the Laulicht family for creating a center that will touch the lives of hundreds of children and youth at risk in the MetroWest P2K community of Ofakim. Todah!
Thanks to more than 150 MetroWest "Lions" who took a leap and created a center for women and teenage girls at risk in the MetroWest P2K community of Ofakim. Todah!