United Jewish Communities

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United Jewish Communities Campaign Chairmen and
Directors Mission
July 8-15, 2007
Ethiopia and Israel
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• On July 8, 2007, the Jewish Agency sent eight
  young Ethiopian-born Israelis to staff the UJC
  CCD mission and to tell the story of our work to
  the 180 mission participants
• As personal examples of the federation systems
  success these eight staff persons inspired the
  mission to launch an even better annual campaign
  in 2008

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• These are just some of the highlights

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Preparing for the journey

• The trip was an informative and inspiring
  learning experience for all.
• These are just some of the higlights

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The Highlights
Day of Fun
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In the villages
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Visiting the local synagogue in Gondar
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Returning to the village of Ambover after 20
years
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Remembering the 4,000 who died on the way
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Giving a helping hand
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Final preparation for Aliyah at the Jewish Agency
compound in Addis
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Each child came on Aliyah with a new schoolbag
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And finally, at home in Israel
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• In Israel, mission participants
• Visited Jewish Agency Absorption Centers,
• Participated in a summer camp for children from
  Sderot,
• Were inspired by our student village activity in
  the Negev at the closing plenary.