The Shinshinim Young Ambassadors and Shlichim Ambassadors Programs are brought to our community through a partnership between the Federation and The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI). The programs bring young, engaging representatives of Israel to the Puget Sound region.
The shinshinim infuse Israel into our lives through programs and activities for people of all ages. We get a glimpse into what it means to grow up in Israel by learning about youth movements, current events, Israeli music, Hebrew slang, shared society, how the shinshinim’s friends and families celebrate holidays, and much more.
When they return home to Israel to begin service with the Israel Defense Forces, the shinshinim carry a deeper understanding of global Jewish peoplehood and what it means to be part of the Jewish community outside of Israel. Shinshinim is a Hebrew acronym for Shnat Sherut, meaning “year of service.”
2023-2024 | Hallel Cohen & Dana Mushkatel
2022-2023 | Daniella Barnett & Liel Ilin
2021-2022 | Mor Ben Haim and Or Chen Worcman
2020-2021 | Shoval Alfasi and Liel Aman
2019-2020 | Mor Amram and Abaye Singer
2018-2019 | Noam Rinat and Zohar Roditi
2017-2018 | Tal Bronstain and Lidar Efrati
2016-2017 | Noga Cherzman, Noa Dveyrin, Amit Komidi, and Yikrat Yogev
2015-2016 | Matan Aizen and Shavit Guttel
Shlichim (plural) are two or more individuals serving as emissaries on behalf of Israel to the Diaspora. After extensive training, these role models are placed in schools, synagogues, JCCs, camps, universities, youth movements, and Federations all over the globe. There, they engage with Jewish and non-Jewish people about Israel, teach Jewish heritage, and speak about issues of national and religious identity.
The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Shlichim provide a living connection to Israel by promoting Israeli experiences, facilitating Jewish social activism, and authentically modeling Israeli values and culture during their service abroad.
To learn more, contact:
Rabbi Samuel Klein | Director of Jewish Engagement | samuelk@jewishinseattle.org
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