Masa Israel Journey
Thousands are expected to gather on April 29 for the international memorial ceremony to honor fallen Israeli soldiers and terror victims.
Many of the moms and dads had not seen their children for months because of the wartime disruption of air travel.
“Look, if I hadn’t lost my leg, I wouldn’t have met her,” says Daniel Kopylov of his partner Danielle Yablonka. “Good things come out of bad.”
Huge banners with “we are one” hung from the stage of the ceremony held in the backdrop of the seven-month-old war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip and an uptick in antisemitism worldwide.
“Many Masa volunteers publicly express support for Israel, and they pay heavy prices for it socially, professionally and security-wise.”
Masa has received thousands of inquiries from young Jewish adults who want to help.
From English teacher to volunteer chef for soldiers, a young American discovers a new Israel.
Companies with job postings on the platform include Wix, Outbrain, SodaStream and Monday.
Russians and Ukrainians mix and mingle during Masa Israel Journey Jewish educational program.
The demand from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova for the pre-aliyah programs exceeded expectations.
According to the survey, 92% of long-term Masa Israel Journey alumni with children will raise their children Jewish, and eight-in-10 long-term Masa alumni agreed strongly with the statement, “Being Jewish is an important part of my life.”
The theme of this year’s ceremony: “These Are Our Stories.”