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Personal Stories 2008

The Personal Stories archive takes you behind the scenes to meet the people benefiting from Jewish Agency programs. Find out about an Ethiopian immigrant whose participation in Jewish Agency’s Sparks of Science program has opened up a whole new world for her, a world that will give her the scholastic ability and the self-esteem necessary to advance in today's science and technology fields. Read about high school students who join the Jewish Agency Naale program and become productive Israeli citizens, giving back to the country that has already given them so much.

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	A Call to Social Activism December 4, 2008 / 7 Kislev 5769 The Lunch and Learn program supported by the Jewish Agency Partnership 2000, keeps children off the street and gives them incredible emotional, social and educational


	A Reversal of Roles: The Saga of Vered Ahihon December 4, 2008 / 7 Kislev 5769 At the age of 4, Vered (Amyosh) Ahihon, made aliyah with her family from Ambar in the Gondar district.


	Connecting to the Land December 3, 2008 / 6 Kislev 5769 "When I thought about staying in Israel for more than a few months I wanted a program in which I could literally connect to the land, be involved in Tikkun Olam, and


	Jump to Success! November 27, 2008 / 29 Chesvan 5769 "Today I am Israel's national long jump champion, and I feel that I am worth something.


	A Turning Point For Roman: Toward his Jewish Identity and Israel November 20, 2008 / 22 Chesvan 5769 Sometimes it's the simplest decisions that bear the most impact on your future.


	Making Aliyah with Franco-Italian Flair November 12, 2008 / 14 Chesvan 5769 Having made aliyah with the Jewish Agency Community Absorption program, Alessandro Menashe, a Jewish architect of Italian origin, plans on making a contribution


	I Love the Learning and the People November 10, 2008 / 12 Chesvan 5769 Margarita Benderenko (20) grew up in a small city in Ukraine.


	Playing for Peace and Hope November 6, 2008 / 8 Chesvan 5769 “I grew up in Sderot when it was a peaceful city, and it gave me everything I have in life: friends, education, values and a beautiful environment until the Kassam


	Aliyah in Stages: A Success Story November 3, 2008 / 5 Cheshvan 5769 Thanks to the Jewish Agency MASA sponsored Young Judaea Year Course, Stephanie Jekowsky enjoyed her first taste of Israel, which lead her on an exciting aliyah


	Engineering a Bright Future October 28, 2008 / 29 Tishrei 5769 Zohar Mevrathe barely survived the journey to Israel from a Sudanese refugee camp.


	Finding Her Passion in Jerusalem October 22, 2008 / 23 Tishrei 5769 "I chose a completely different path, I feel like I'm living my life now for a greater cause.


	Success Amid the Sirens: Net@ Facilitates High-Tech Future for Sderot Youth October 12, 2008 / 13 Tishrei 5769 “In spite of the Kassam rocket attacks, life goes on in Sderot.


	Volunteer for Israel: Change from Within October 5, 2008 / 6 Tishrei 5769 For Jessica Danial, an opportunity to volunteer for Magen David Adom not only brought her to Israel, but deep into the hearts of the people and home that she loved.


	Engineering her Family's Future in Israel September 10, 2008 / 10 Elul 5768 Just three generations ago, Olga Maksin's family was being persecuted and even killed because of their Jewish identity.


	From Georgia to Israel September 4, 2008 / 4 Elul 5768 Tamar Moshiashvili's life revolved around her successful career as a teacher and translator.


	Katy Builds a Playground in War Torn Kiryat Shmona July 14, 2008 / 11 Tammuz 5768 An emotional ceremony was held on June 19th at Kiryat Shmona – the laying of a corner stone for a new playground, donated by Katy Mayerson, through the UJA-Federation


	Kadima with Kedma: A Bright Future for Legese Belete July 3, 2008 / 30 Sivan 5768 Talking about his future college plans in Ashkelon, Legese Belete is so calm and confident that you would never know how hard he's been working since arriving in Israel


	Sowing her Southern Roots: Racheli Atias June 24, 2008 / 21 Sivan 5768 “I love the Negev. I was born in the development town of Ofakim, but thought about leaving so I could raise my family in a better place.


	Once Upon a Dream June 19, 2008 / 16 Sivan 5768 It's ironic to find Yana Dorofeyeva (23) buried in books, studying for her upcoming college exams, because Yana doesn't live 'by the book'.


	Leading the Way Toward a Better Future June 15, 2008 / 12 Sivan 5768 “Atidim is giving me an incredible opportunity to get ahead.


	Social Change Now June 3, 2008 / 29 Iyar 5768 Shira Shato (24) made aliyah from Ethiopia with her mother and some of her 11 brothers and sisters in 1984.


	Lead Toward Success: Ronen Amsalem Brings Net@ to the North May 21 2008 / 16 Iyar 5768 “It is an honor to lead the Net@ program in the Western Galilee.


	Building a Better Life: For herself and Israel's Negev Region May 18 2008 / 13 Iyar 5768 Before going to study at Sapir College, Roni Saban was unaware of the rate and impact of the Kassam attacks in the Sderot region.


	The Positive Energy was Electrifying May 11, 2008 / 6 Iyar 5768 “The Jewish Agency does so much to support young new immigrants like me. When I decided to come to Israel, I knew that I wasn’t coming alone.