IN 2016, I had the extraordinary opportunity to lead a United Israel Appeal (UIA) mission to Israel. Following the shiva (seven days of mourning), Hirsch committed then and there to serve our beloved country Israel at all costs. His resilience, perseverance, strength of character and undying love for Israel is an inspiration to us all! When they finally arrived in Israel, they faced the stark realisation that their language, traditions, religious practices and total ignorance of modern society made it almost impossible to successfully integrate in Israel. Keren Hayesod addressed this problem by funding absorption centres across Israel to support and educate these new olim and provide what they need to not only live in Israel, but to thrive here.

Source: Ethiopian News May 04, 2023 04:59 UTC