"In Mexico, we are always viewed as 'those Jews.' Here, I feel truly at home," says Miriam Mercado, who flew to Israel with 49 other olim, a group of Masa Israel Journey volunteers, and a number of Israelis stranded by COVID.
The efforts, producing some $160 million so far, have helped fund a variety of measures to improve lives of Jews. Short-term loans, food support among measures.
“I feel as if I were reborn today,” the father of the family says. “I am so happy to have met all my children and grandchildren.”
"It's not a new thing that raising funds for Israel is harder today. The corona didn't change things," says prominent philanthropist. But others say there has been an adverse impact.
Steinsaltz was awarded the Israel Prize for Jewish Studies for his groundbreaking work aimed at making ancient Jewish texts accessible to all.
In the aftermath of the incident, the museum is seeking to raise $2,000 to improve security.
"This privilege and honor comes with a commitment," Birthright-Israel CEO Gidi Mark tells participants for Birthright Excel 2020 internship program, which concluded this week in virtual gathering.
“We pride ourselves on our history, where we once lived together, and are obligated to rescue the story that was once buried,” said Murcia President Fernando Lopez Miras.
In effort to reconcile with victims of the Nazi era, Austrian ambassador finalizes application process for Israelis who wish to reclaim citizenship. Special law extends to children and grandchildren as well.
Thousands of Masa Israel Journey Fellows chose to stay in Israel throughout the pandemic crisis, and with the 2020-21 registration for Masa open, demand is higher than before.
