Interest: Overseas
Lir Blog – March 1, 2019
This week was very unique. It started off on Friday when I had my Dvar Israel at United Hebrew. We talked about Israel’s politics and the upcoming elections. I had…
Israel & Overseas Committee Visit – Day 2
Our day began after sunrise with a great Israeli breakfast at Kibbitz Dalia in the Meggido region. We started off with a briefing on the goals, objectives, successes, and challenges…
Israel & Overseas Committee Visit – Day 1
Today, the Israel and Overseas Committee began our annual meeting in Israel to ensure that our funding is used with maximal impact and effectiveness. This is our largest group to…
Israel Legislative Mission Log: Day 6
Above: Outside our hosts’ home in the Old City to light the Chanukah candles. Day 6: Jerusalem We started our last day of the official trip with a visit…
Israel Legislative Mission Log: Day 5
Day 5: Ramallah and Jerusalem Today we were greeted by chilly weather and constant rain, but in spite of this we carried on with an ambitious agenda. Our first stop…
Israel Legislative Mission Log: Day 4
Above: Dinner with MK Yoel Hasson (Deputy Speaker of Knesset) Day 4: Nazareth and Jerusalem Today was dedicated to discussions around national security and domestic issues facing Israelis. In…
Israel Legislative Mission Log: Day 3
We started today at Leket, Israel’s largest food redistribution program. Leket’s partnerships in agriculture, tourism, and the business community allow them to use excess food and fresh produce to feed vulnerable individuals.
Israel Legislative Mission Log: Day 1
The goal of hybrid is to make the world a better and safer place, which is the same goal we have as Legislators. It has been interesting to continue to realize we left from Newark, which is the same size as this country.
Israel Legislative Mission Log: Day 2
Today we started early on our journey to Ben Gurion University in the Negev desert. We had an opportunity to visit with cutting-edge scientists using technology to solve real-world problems.
Teen trip to Israel planned for next summer
Israel Bound is a three-week summer Israel experience for St. Louis teens in 10th-12th grade. The trip will take place June 3-26, 2019, with the group traveling throughout the country…