Witnessing Resilience: Stories from the Solidarity Mission to Israel
Mission dates – January 15-18, 2024 In the wake of October 7th, the Iron Swords War, and the recent challenges faced by the Israeli...
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Married to Nitzan and mother of 3, Shimrit lives in Pardes-Hanna Karkur. After being a summer Shlicha in Richmond, VA, more than 20 years ago, Shimrit returned to P2G as Programs Coordinator and quicly felt home with friends and family in Israel and in our Jewish communities. Most of the time you can find her hiking or going down from cliffs.
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p2ghese
Dec 8, 20237 min
Hanukkah - 2Gether We Shine Bright
In honor of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, we felt it fitting to illuminate the individuals behind the scenes—working tirelessly to...
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p2ghese
Nov 30, 20233 min
Guardians of Menashe Regional Council
Due to its location, the Menashe Regional Council has become a focal point for concerns about the potential infiltration of illegal...
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p2ghese
Nov 23, 20234 min
The Czech Republic's Response to October 7
As the war began on October 7, the Czech Republic representatives publicly declared their commitment to provide any necessary aid to...
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p2ghese
Nov 16, 20232 min
NOVA Nature Party Survivors Find Solace in Nova Help/Izunova
The survivors of the October 7th attacks carry the burden of the horrors they endured. For the survivors of the NOVA nature party, the...
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p2ghese
Nov 16, 20232 min
ERAN at the Forefront of Israel's Mental Wellness
ERAN- Emotional First Aid in Israel, a humanitarian nonprofit operating in Israel since 1971, stands as the largest and most experienced...
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p2ghese
Nov 9, 20235 min
Navigating Anti-Semitism in the US - A Conversation with Jasmine Hubara and Benny Winkelmann
Jasmine Hubara, Charleston SC, and Benny Winkelmann, Richmond VA, both lived and volunteered in Pardes-Hanna Karkur for a gap year...
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p2ghese
Nov 2, 20232 min
Thousands Help Israeli Farmers
In these challenging times, Israel faces a pressing need for fresh initiatives and innovative solutions. One of the sectors most...
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p2ghese
Oct 29, 20232 min
Israeli Shlichim (Emissaries) Stand Strong
Some of the communities in our partnership have Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) and Shinshinim (service-year Shlichim) who found themselves...
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p2ghese
Oct 29, 20232 min
Young Entrepreneurs Amidst the Challenges of War
In Israel, so many people from all walks of life have stepped up to volunteer and support each other. There are so many efforts going on...
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p2ghese
Oct 29, 20232 min
2Gether We Rise: Brotherhood in Times of Crisis
אבל בצבא בלבד לא יקום ביטחוננו, בימים אלה תלוי הבטחון .בכושרו הטוטאלי של העם. וקודם כל — בחוסנו הרוחני דוד בן-גוריון 1954 ’חזון ודרך‘,...
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Arona DeSure, Chattanooga, TN
Aug 21, 20231 min
Overwhelming Sense of Community
For the past year and a half, I have participated in the Leadership Together (L2G) program, which pairs participants from small Jewish...
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p2ghese
Jan 19, 20234 min
Maya in Ukraine
Maya Shoham, the Director of the P2G Hadera-Eiron Southeast US & Czech traveled to the border of Ukraine and Hungary to help coordinate...
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Rinat Eidelman
Aug 31, 20223 min
Along the Lines of our Global Community
Letter from Rinat Eidelman, L2G Alumni 2022: After two years of anticipating and preparing for this moment, we finally got to meet each...
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Benny Winkelmann
Jul 19, 20223 min
Cha-va-ya (חוויה)
As we approach the end of the school year, I have spent some time reflecting on all I have learned. The irony of this statement paired...
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Benny Winkelmann
Feb 17, 20223 min
Benny Continues his Journey in Israel
It’s been two months since the last update and, while I say this every time, so much has happened. Over Hanukkah, Jasmine and I had the...
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Benny Winkelmann
Dec 1, 20212 min
לאט לאט: slowly, slowly
If you thought we did a lot before, just imagine how jam-packed this past month was. We had a month of rapidly improving Hebrew, an...
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Benny Winkelmann
Oct 19, 20213 min
Benny Winkelmann Feels at Home in Hadera-Eiron
II applied for the P2G Southeast Fellowship program almost two years ago, but it was postponed because of COVID. Since I was accepted, I...
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Marissa Marczak
Feb 21, 20211 min
TeenFest2Gether: A Night to Remember
In spite of any obstacle, the Jewish people always find a way to succeed.
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Joseph Alvo, Leadership 2Gether Participant
Feb 21, 20213 min
Building Bridges: A Leadership 2Gether Experience
The Partnership has helped to foster quality relationships between American and Israeli leaders.
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