Occupation:
For the last 10 years I have worked part time in my family’s 3rd generation retail clothing business/ stay at home mom.
What are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel?
I think I am most interested in our sister cities of Yokneam-Meggido and seeing how the Ethiopian culture has integrated into their community. I am also looking forward to visiting the absorption centers as well as the schools that the Jewish Agency helps fund.
Who are you meeting in Israel and what is their role/profession?
I’m meeting with Cheri Fox, Executive Director of the Fox Family Foundation for the past 24 years and a trustee of the Maor Foundation for the past 7 years. She is also on the board of the National Food Bank. I will be learning about the issues of hunger and poverty in Israel. I will possibly be visiting the warehouses and offices of Leket (table to table).
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Spending time with my family, JCRC (Jewish Community Relations Council), reading, cooking, ballet, yoga
What are you doing to prepare for this experience?
I’m reading “The Exodus”, “The Source” and “Start Up Nation”. Also, many of the current issues being addressed at JCRC are extremely relevant to Israel.
Favorite food
Everything! As long as it’s not some funky unknown meat!