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United Jewish Communities Campaign Chairmen and Directors Mission. Ethiopia and Israel. July 8-15, 2007. On July 8, 2007, the Jewish Agency sent eight young Ethiopian-born Israelis to staff the UJC CCD mission and to tell the story of our work to the 180 mission participants
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United Jewish Communities Campaign Chairmen and Directors Mission Ethiopia and Israel July 8-15, 2007
On July 8, 2007, the Jewish Agency sent eight young Ethiopian-born Israelis to staff the UJC CCD mission and to tell the story of our work to the 180 mission participants As personal examples of the federation system’s success these eight staff persons inspired the mission to launch an even better annual campaign in 2008
The trip was an informative and inspiring learning experience for all. These are just some of the higlights… Preparing for the journey
The Highlights Day of Fun
Final preparation for Aliyah at the Jewish Agency compound in Addis
In Israel, mission participants • Visited Jewish Agency Absorption Centers, • Participated in a summer camp for children from Sderot, • Were inspired by our student village activity in the Negev at the closing plenary.