Boca Raton, FL – Local Lay Leader Shayna Bloom from the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County joined dozens of other community leaders from Jewish Federations of North America on a delegation to accompany 180 Ethiopian olim to Israel Wednesday, following a special three-day mission in Ethiopia. We cheered and sang Hebrew songs, and I found myself leading od yavo, loud and proud with the deputy chair of the Jewish Agency (for Israel). The leaders were joined by other officials from the Jewish Agency for Israel, Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF), the WZO and the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. Jewish Federations are awaiting final approval from the Government of Israel to enable those still remaining in Ethiopia to make aliyah and reunite with their families in Israel, as thousands still remain behind. To learn more about how we contribute to a shared vision for the Jewish community, visit https://jewishboca.org or call 561.852.3100.

Source: Ethiopian News June 02, 2022 22:13 UTC