Page 2 - The Jewish Voice - April '24

Page 2, The Jewish Voice

Groundbreaking Trip to Israel Unites
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Throughout the five-day trip, each
participant had the opportunity to
experience the unique tapestry of Jewish
life and the depth of the conflict’s impact
on every person they encountered.
Everyone recognized that while Israelis
were trying to find ways to resume parts
of their lives, the people of Israel are still
struggling, traumatized, and in crisis.
Participants met the founder of
Kfar Izun, which is providing therapy
programs for survivors of the Nova
music festival. A survivor of October 7 took everyone
through Kibbutz Kfar Aza on the Gaza border, showing the
intense destruction of their homes and community, and shared
incredibly painful stories of the dozens there who were killed
or taken hostage on October 7. Through the initiative Bring
Them Home Now!, the group spoke to families and friends
of people still being held in captivity.
Throughout the experience, Federation also ensured
participants heard from all perspectives that represent
the country’s unique diversity, including Arab Israelis,
Ethiopian Israelis, activists, and political leaders, all
distinctly affected by the terror attacks and conflict. patronage after being empty for months. 360,000 reserves community are stronger than ever, as is Federation’s for
Everywhere they went, they also encountered many of have been called up to serve the Israel Defense Forces, the broader community.
the estimated 200,000 Israelis who have been displaced creating a workforce crisis. Applications for business Now, leaders are bringing their new understanding and
during the conflict – including at hotels, where evacuated loans have multiplied several times over since October 7, bold ideas to the Palm Beaches — committed to working
families have found refuge and set up makeshift play areas reinforcing the importance of Jewish Palm Beach’s relief together to stand up to hatred.
to give their children a small sense of normalcy. efforts for Israeli businesses. This remarkable group is already creating new ways to
Each leader also shared they were struck by the immense At Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust memorial and collaboratively combat antisemitism and all forms of hatred.
challenges and, equally, the extraordinary pride of Israelis museum, the group explored the roots of hatred, how it can New partnerships and programs are under way to bring light
and Jews everywhere. spread, and what can happen when it isn’t called out. This to issues facing the Jewish people, namely the alarming rise of
Almost every Israeli shared enormous gratitude for emotional experience and clear parallels they described local antisemitism and lessons we can take to fight all forms
being there and standing alongside them in this time of sparked meaningful discussions about faith, race, unity, of hatred. Federation leaders also shared they feel equally
need. Many were especially moved that non-Jewish leaders and the responsibility of community leaders. It was clear empowered to bolster efforts to join with people of all faiths
were taking time to learn more about the Israeli experience that their care, concern, and commitment to the Jewish and backgrounds in a shared commitment to combat hate.
to bring back home. Despite the sorrow that so many are
feeling, participants felt the deep pride that many Israelis
express for being part of a global Jewish family.
The group’s tour guide – who has been displaced from
his home – shared he hadn’t worked for months because
of the conflict’s severe blow to Israel’s tourism industry.
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