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  • Allison in Israel

    In just a few days, I had the privilege of immersing myself in initiatives fueled by the unwavering commitment of organizations like our very own Israel and Overseas Allocations Committee (IOAC). Among them was HaGal Sheli, a program supported by IOAC, which provides therapeutic surfing sessions to at-risk youth. Witnessing the profound impact, it has on thousands of young lives was truly inspiring.

    In just a few days, I had the privilege of immersing myself in initiatives fueled by the unwavering commitment of organizations like our very own IOAC. Among them was HaGal Sheli, a program supported by IOAC, which provides therapeutic surfing sessions to at-risk youth. Witnessing the profound impact, it has on thousands of young lives was truly inspiring.

    Venturing northward, I found myself in our partnership regions, where I had the honor of meeting 130 Israeli campers who will soon embark on a transformative journey to Detroit. Together, we shared in the traditions of Shabbat, exchanged insights on American Judaism, and forged bonds that transcend borders. It was a beautiful testament to the enduring strength of partnership and community.

    My journey also took me southward to sites deeply impacted by the events of October 7th. At Kibbutz Be’eri, we were guided by a resident who shared his poignant personal story, underscoring the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable tragedy. Visiting the Nova music festival site, we embraced Ayelet Puder, mother of Maya, a past Israeli Camper who tragically lost her life. While the day was filled with sorrow, it was a poignant reminder of the importance of bearing witness to the past and honoring the resilience of those affected.

    Despite the somber moments, this week was also filled with moments of profound connection and hope. Meeting each remarkable individual who will join us for a summer of sanctuary and warmth reminded me of the resilience and spirit of our community.

    As we commemorate Yom Haatzmaut, celebrating 76 years of the Jewish state, let us also reflect on the actions we can take to ensure that the atrocities of the past are never repeated. Each of us has a role to play in upholding the values of peace, tolerance, and remembrance. Together, let us strive to make a difference so that we can truly honor the pledge of “Never Again.”

    Am Yisrael Chai.

    With solidarity and hope,
    Allison Gutman
    Senior Associate, Israel & Overseas Department

  • Yom HaZikaron Recap

    On Sunday, May 12, more than 500 people gathered for our Yom HaZikaron Vigil for the Fallen at Temple Israel. We heard the stories of four former campers from the Elaine and Michael Serling Israel Camper Program who were killed on October 7th or during their brave service in the IDF since.  We also heard from Yadin Gellman, an IDF elite unit hero, who told his story of October 7th. Our Shinshinim, Itay, Itamar, Shahaf, Erela and Ofri worked hard to create beautiful and meaningful displays with their students at Frankel Jewish Academy, Hillel Day School and Farber Hebrew Day School.   

    Guest speaker Yadin Gellman, an IDF elite unit hero
    severely wounded fighting in Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7.

    The students at Frankel Jewish Academy created a display in memory of victims from the Nova Music Festival. It included five songs about the incident released since the massacre and information about the “Taste of Memories.” A program where families of those lost ask us to honor their loved ones by learning about, making and sharing their favorite recipes.

    Frankel Jewish Academy’s Nova Music Festival display.

    Farber Hebrew Day School’s powerful memorial was a mask made entirely from photos of bereaved families. Its message signifies that, right now, these families represent the “Face of Israel.”

    The “Face of Israel” by Farber Hebrew Day School.

    Hillel Day School created a 3D map of all the Kibbutzim and communities attacked on October 7th. In each place, they put a Dam HaMaccabim Flower, the symbol of Yom HaZikaron. The students also wrote notes to the surviving kibbutz members.

    Hillel Day School’s 3-D map.
    Hillel Day School’s Bereaved Mother’s display.

    Hillel students also wrote notes from the perspective of a bereaved mother to their child and displayed them with stuffed animals to represent the toys the children will never play with again.

    In case you were unable to attend, you can watch a recording of the entire vigil here.

  • Shinshinim Goodbye Letter

    We can’t believe we’re writing it, but the year is almost over.  Coming here without knowing what to expect was exciting, and scary, but now we can say it was the best decision we’ve ever made. From the moment we got here, everyone welcomed us with open arms and made us feel at home. This year developed us in every aspect. The way this community gave us endless opportunities to bring to life all our ideas and let our imaginations soar. The faith and trust we were given were incredible, and we are so grateful for that. 

    But with that, we had to deal with many challenges and difficulties. Being here while there was a war in our home was the hardest thing we had to do. We were torn. On one hand, seeing our family and friends under attack without being able to help or grieve with them, we just wanted to go back home. On the other hand, here in Detroit, we were planning solidarity events for Israel, getting as much support as possible. In a way, we felt that we had more of an impact here. We realized that we could help Israel here, more than we could in Israel. We shared the many community events we did and attended with our family and friends in Israel. They said it made them stronger and lifted their spirits. But none of that could have happened without this amazing community. You were there every step of the way, willing to do anything and everything to help Israel! The amount of support and love this community gave us kept us going.

    During the year we aimed to bring Israel to this community in the best way we could. Planning events, and activities and making personal connections in Schools, synagogues, Jewish clubs, and more, while bringing the Israeli culture. We feel proud to wake up every day and represent our country at this hard time.

    After this amazing journey, we want to thank this community, which is now our Mishpacha, for making us feel like Detroit is our second home.

    It’s not a goodbye, it’s see you later (in Israel).

    Love and miss you already,
    The 23-24 ShinShinim

  • Photo IS:RAEL. A 2024-2025 Abraham Gertzman Fund Supported Program

    By Jennifer Levine, Senior Director, Israel & Overseas Department

    Annually, the Gertzman Committee (a sub-committee of Federation’s Israel & Overseas Allocations Committee), meets in the spring to review, discuss and recommend a dozen or so NGOs for funding. The meeting for the 2024-2025 grant cycle took place last week. One of the projects that is being recommended is Photo IS:REAL. When Ron Sollish presented it to the committee, he spoke on behalf of his group of 4 people that did the deep-dive into this project, and he said “the entire group promotes this and believes in it. This program is a great opportunity to tell the story of shared society in our region.”

    What is Photo IS:RAEL?

    Founded in 2012, PHOTO IS:RAEL is a public-benefit, non-profit organization with the vision of bettering society through the language of photography. Using photography as a tool for social outreach, the organization facilitates dialogue between art and diverse communities across Israel. For over a decade, PHOTO IS:RAEL has provided platforms for exhibition, research and the exploration of social issues through the power of photography – out of the belief that photography is a universal language that transcends cultural, socio-economic and gender boundaries.

    Throughout the years, PHOTO IS:RAEL has successfully bridged the gap between central and peripheral populations in Israel, by providing opportunities for disadvantaged and marginalized groups from various sectors in the periphery to represent themselves, their worldviews, and speak their truth directly and unfiltered. This is made possible through Israel’s largest photography festival, where thousands of national and international spectators attend annually. Participants from diverse backgrounds such as sober addicts, people with disabilities, at-risk women and youths, minority youths, older adults, youths on the autism spectrum, among others, are given a platform to share their stories in a meaningful way, empowering them to express themselves in front of a wide audience.

    The International Photography Festival is the highlight of PHOTO IS:RAEL’s year, featuring exhibitions of social outreach projects from around 180 disadvantaged localities across the country. For 10 days, works by hundreds of leading Israeli and international photographers are showcased alongside exhibitions displaying the works and giving voice to the participants of the organization’s social outreach programs. As the largest photography event in Israel, it serves as a meeting point where diverse populations can share their voices through the language of photography.

    The organization’s activities span 180 different communities across the country, in collaboration with local partners. PHOTO IS:RAEL’s team consists of a core staff of 12 employees working alongside 650 volunteers, including 25 mentors. All volunteers have undergone a thorough 3-month training program provided by PHOTO IS:RAEL and donate their time to support communities across the country. In conjunction with our ongoing initiatives, PHOTO IS:RAEL is currently implementing PHOTO SALAM, a 3-year $1.35M program in partnership with USAID, aimed at fostering dialogue and understanding among Arab and Jewish youth in 4 mixed cities across Israel.

    What specific project is Photo IS:RAEL asking Detroit to support?

    The proposed PHOTO SALAM Central Galilee Program aims to build upon the success and methodology of PHOTO IS:RAEL’s ongoing initiatives in the past decade, particularly the PHOTO SALAM program, implemented in partnership with USAID. PHOTO SALAM Central Galilee will use photography as a language, to build bridges, and promote a broader coexistence by changing public awareness and behavior regarding diversity and shared society in the Central Galilee region of Israel.

    Over a two-year period, PHOTO SALAM Central Galilee will implement a series of activities and workshops aimed at promoting intercultural dialogue and understanding in the region. The activity will provide Arab and Jewish residents, young adults, women, and youth with a collaborative platform to express themselves through photography, enabling them to share their daily reality and worldview on a grand scale. Participants will gain photography skills and the ability to make their voices heard in a strong and coherent manner, with their work showcased through various public platforms, including local exhibits within their communities, and in the renowned annual  International Photography Festival in Tel Aviv.

    In the first year, there will be one facilitator training course with up to 20 trainees. Alongside, there will be 8 mixed groups, each accommodating up to 15 participants, with 5-6 designated as youth groups and 2-3 as women’s groups. In the second year, the program will expand, featuring two facilitator training courses, each with up to 20 trainees. Additionally, there will be 16 mixed groups, each accommodating up to 15 participants, maintaining the same composition as the first year, with 10-12 youth groups and 4-6 women’s groups. The total estimated number of direct beneficiaries of the program over 2 years will be:

    • 48-60 trained facilitators
    • 180-210 youths and young adults
    • 75-90 women

    In collaboration with local partners, the program will focus on the Central Galilee Area including the Jezreel Valley Regional Council, the cities of Nof HaGalil and Migdal HaEmek, and Arab municipalities and villages, such as Yafia, Beit Zarzir, Ka’abia, Manshia Zbeda, and others. Through mixed identity photography workshops, Arab and Jewish participants will work together, building trust and forging strong connections around common topics of interest. The PHOTO SALAM Activity will utilize the proven PHOTO VOICE methodology to reintroduce confidence in coexistence principles and foster unity in communities.

    The PHOTO SALAM Central Galilee Program aims to achieve the following goals and objectives to promote coexistence, diversity, and understanding among Arab and Jewish communities in the region.

    Goals:

    1. Promote Coexistence: The overarching goal of the program is to promote coexistence between Arab and Jewish communities in the Central Galilee region. By fostering dialogue, understanding, and collaboration through photography, the program seeks to build bridges and promote mutual respect and appreciation among diverse communities.

    Objectives:

    1. Using Photography as a Universal Language: The program recognizes photography as a medium that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. By empowering participants to express themselves freely through photography, the program aims to facilitate effective communication and amplify their voices.
    2. Breaking Hierarchies and Deliverables: Through showcasing participants’ photographs and narratives at the International Photography Festival and local exhibitions, the program seeks to break down traditional communication barriers. By providing a platform for participants to share their stories, the program aims to foster genuine dialogue and understanding among diverse communities.
    3. Empowerment and Joint Message: The program endeavors to empower participants through collaborative photography projects. By working together to curate a joint message, participants will forge connections, exercise cognitive flexibility, and express themselves authentically. This process will foster unity, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to common goals.
    4. Physical Encounters and Dialogue: Recognizing the importance of physical encounters, the program will facilitate collaborative photography projects that bring together Arab and Jewish participants. Through these interactions, participants will build trust, deepen understanding, and forge meaningful connections, fostering a sense of shared identity and purpose.
    5. Professional Team and Evaluation: The program will be overseen by a dedicated team responsible for its implementation. This team will continuously evaluate the program’s impact and progress, making adjustments as necessary to ensure its effectiveness in achieving its objectives and fostering social change.
    6. Annual International Photography Festival: Participation in the prestigious International Photography Festival will provide participants with a significant platform to showcase their work and amplify their voices. By reaching a diverse audience of tens of thousands including decision maker on the national level, the program aims to raise awareness, challenge stereotypes, and promote understanding and empathy among the broader public.
    7. Local Exhibitions: The program will organize annual local exhibitions in the Central Galilee area, providing additional opportunities for participants to share their stories and perspectives with their families, friends, and communities. These exhibitions will serve as platforms for dialogue, challenging stereotypes, and promoting coexistence at a grassroots level, thereby fostering greater understanding, empathy, and mutual respect among both Arab and Jewish residents.
    8. Connections and Partnerships: Leveraging existing connections and partnerships, the program will reach a wide range of participants from Arab and Jewish communities. By collaborating with local municipalities, civil society organizations, schools, youth movements and cultural institutions, the program will enhance its capacity to bring about social change and promote collaborative living together in the Central Galilee region.

    Operational Aspects and Implementation

    The PHOTO SALAM Central Galilee Program will be implemented through a series of structured activities, training courses, and workshops designed to achieve its objectives of promoting coexistence, diversity, and understanding among Arab and Jewish communities in the region. Several unique features distinguish this program from others dealing with similar issues.

    Unique Features of the Program:

    • One distinctive aspect of the program is its emphasis on using photography as a universal language to facilitate dialogue and understanding, and implementing our unique PHOTO VOICE methodology. By providing participants with photography skills and platforms to share their stories, the program offers a creative and accessible means for individuals to express themselves authentically and communicate across cultural and linguistic barriers.
    • Another unique feature is the inclusion of women’s groups within the program. Recognizing the importance of gender diversity and inclusion, the program will allocate a portion of its groups specifically for women, providing them with a safe and supportive space to engage in collaborative photography projects and share their perspectives.

    The sub-committee is recommending that this program be supported with a grant of $50,000 from the Abraham Gertzman Fund. The full Israel & Overseas Allocations Committee will vote on it next week.

  • Rays of Light

    October 7th 2023 will be remembered as the greatest tragedy of the Jewish people since the Holocaust. We are overwhelmed by the endless comparisons to the Holocaust, but here I want to share one with you – witnesses. On that horrific Shabbat, over 1200 people were killed, 250 kidnapped and the beginning of a war that we see no end in site. Every victim, survivor and witness has a story to share.

    Dana Dvorin, a well-known Israeli TV personality and social activist, is producing a  series of short videos, “Rays of Light ”, personal stories of women who survived the attacks and massacres. The entire team of actors, writers, artists, translators, and directors are volunteering in aiding the  women to share their experience while creating a historic library of witness testimonies.

    Here is an example of one video (with English substitles)

  • Letter from Arab-Israeli Hisham Bisharat, Yifia, Co-Chair of the Partnership Path Program

    Letter from Arab-Israeli Hisham Bisharat, Yifia, Co-Chair of the Partnership Path Program

    Dear partners,

    What happened on October 7th shocked the whole world, we didn’t understand and didn’t digest what happened, simply an incomprehensible act. But it also sharpened in us the need for overall Israeli unity against this despicable and murderous terrorism. It strengthened in us the belief that our destiny is one.

    All of us, Jewish and Arab Israelis, stood together and expressed our support for the families of the murdered and hostages, we prayed and continue to pray that all the kidnapped will return home, and that this terrorist organization will be eliminated.

    Members of our partnership from Israel and the USA called to express support and solidarity. I personally greatly appreciated the phones that rang and the personal messages that were sent to wish us health and a peaceful life. This only proves how much we are together, how much we are a family.

    This is our way of life, and this is our decisive answer to murderous terrorism. We believe in partnership between normal human beings as human beings.

    I have always said that the partnership is not only a Jewish-Jewish partnership but an American-Israeli, Jewish and Arab partnership. My fate and the fate of Arab society in the State of Israel is intertwined with the fate of Jewish society as well.

    And that’s why I’m here, an Israeli Arab who believes in a life of partnership built on the values of equality and democracy. After all, this is what the State of Israel was founded on and we must not miss the idea, despite all the disturbances and distractions around.

    As a person who lives within Israeli Arab society, experiences and participates in the open and intimate public discourse, I can say with certainty that the absolute majority says the statement in the most emphatic way: “We don’t want terrorism and we don’t want wars, we want a normal life with respect, peace and quiet.”

    I believe and am sure that after we pass this human crisis we will all return to our normality as a society that desires peace, shared living and prosperity for all of us.

    with love,

    Hisham Bisharat, Yifia

    Co-Chair of the Partnership Path Program

  • Thank You for a Wonderful Year!

    By Michal Neuman, 2022-2023 Shinshinit

    I am so honored to say I am part of such a magical community.

    My name is Michal Neuman; I am a proud Shinshinit in Metro Detroit. ShinShin is a Hebrew acronym for Shnat Sherut (year of service). Each year, Jewish Federation’s Israel and Overseas Department brings ShinShinim for a year of service where we work in Detroit’s community running programs and making connections.

    This week, I am returning to Israel after the most incredible year of my life. I arrived in Detroit last August, and I spent my year serving the warm, loving and welcoming Jewish community of Metro Detroit.

    When I arrived, I thought I knew everything. I moved to Israel from New York when I was 8, and thought I knew all about what American Jewish communities looked like.

    I quickly realized that in life, the more you learn the less you know. I never imagined how loving, tightknit and vibrant this community truly is.

    When we landed, we were taken to Leo’s Coney Island on Telegraph and Maple. We were told never to say anything we wouldn’t want the whole community to know when we are at Leo’s. We took that advice very seriously and quickly realized just how many involved community members we have.

    I quickly started my job at Hillel Day School, teaching kids of all ages about Israel. At 18, I was given a full-time job, and I was trusted to educate the next generation about Israel. Every moment of work at Hillel was a pleasure. I was embraced and taken care of by every faculty member, and the relationships I developed with the students were one of a kind. I had the honor of being their direct portal to Israel.

    I did not take that responsibility lightly. It was my job to deliver them my personal Israel. The real Israel, where I live with my family and friends. Where I am a normal high schooler with hobbies and interests. I later started working at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield. I was welcomed into the family and had the honor of working with SSTY, Shir Shalom Temple Youth. These were teenagers my age. We shared the same interests, loved the same foods, watched the same TV shows. I made real friends from the program and was able to show them how different life is for someone their age in Israel. I joined them on their annual trip and went to Cincinnati. This was not only an opportunity for me to travel, but a perfect chance to connect with the high schoolers. The trip was one of the highlights of my year, and the bridges I have built at SSTY will carry on.

    Though I had plenty of formal work, the relationships I developed on my own with community members are life-long. I was invited to many homes for Shabbat meals, for Israeli programs, bar and bat mitzvahs and much more. I felt so loved and taken care of. Community members drove me around when it snowed too hard, taught me how to properly drive in the U.S., and cooked me delicious Israeli meals when I missed home. I am so honored to say I am part of such a magical community.

    The highlight of my year was being hosted by a local family, the Feinbergs. They initially agreed to host me for six months, but we soon realized that would not be enough time together.

    From the moment I arrived, they felt like family, and I have been treated like a member of the family every moment since then. I connected my family from home with them. A family from Michigan can now say they have family in Jerusalem. That is the magic of this program — connection. The Feinbergs will stay family for life, and I am so grateful for their love, warmth, generosity and hospitality this year.

    In a few weeks, I will join the IDF. I will be teaching in schools and youth villages throughout the country, and helping new immigrants settle in. My experience here has given me the personal and professional tools to embrace that role, and I couldn’t be more excited to start. Although I am returning to Israel, I am sure this goodbye is only temporary. I feel that I am leaving home to go home. I am twice as lucky now.

    Please keep in touch, and never hesitate to reach out for any Israel thoughts or questions. My email is Michalneuman6@gmail.com. Thank you for the best year of my life!

  • Why Israel and why now?

    By Lior Zisser-Yogev, Community Shaliach

    Why Israel and why now?

    As a young girl, I had the privilege to go through a special, once in a life-time experience – to participate in the first delegation of its kind to a Jewish summer camp in the United States. I was 14 years old, a secular Israeli from the north, and the only thing I knew about Judaism was that, like all Israelis, my grandfather too was a rabbi, and that on Yom Kippur you don’t drive cars (so you can ride your bike on the road).

    I arrived in Detroit in the summer of 2002 surrounded by Israeli campers who like me were happy to disconnect from the hot and humid Israeli summer. At Tamarack I got to experience for the first time something that Israeli teenagers only see in movies – living in a wooden cabin in the forest, swimming in the lake, taking trips to the great lakes, sitting by the bonfires at nights, and rain in the middle of August! But more than that, I got to learn about Judaism and Jewish community – Birkat HaMazon, Havdalah and the Jewish value of Kol Israel Arevim Ze Laze- all Israel are responsible for one another.

    When I returned from camp I felt that I had discovered something secret and revolutionary that nobody talks about in Israel – the Jewish community and the pluralistic Judaism that exists outside of the country.

    This experience opened a door for me to a whole world of Shlichut and Israeli education in Jewish communities of North America and Australia- with a purpose to bring the Jewish communities around the world closer to Israel, but also to make Israel worthy of the Jewish people. That’s why when going back to Israel I decided to work in the fields of education and government.

    This is the path I paved for myself following the experience I went through – as part of the partnership program between the region where I grew up and the Jewish community in Detroit. And this is what led me now to come work here in Detroit- building bridges, expanding knowledge about Israel and connecting the Jewish community with the people living in Israel.

    Today Israel is in turmoil. The polarization and division in Israeli society has reached a boiling point that brings hundreds of thousands to the streets, divides citizens into two opposing political camps, and damaging the common ground that has always relied on and held Israeli society together. The sense of trust between citizens of the state and its leaders has been undermined, and the basic social contract on which the Jewish state was built is in doubt.

    So right now – Israel needs its brothers and sisters in the Diaspora by its side – to teach us how to maintain disagreement Leshem Shamayim, to compromise and forgive – and to find the wide basis that enables a common life between all the Jews, and those who are not Jews, in the state of Israel.

    So that’s what I’m here for. I am happy for this opportunity to work with and for the Jewish community of Detroit – and looking forward to getting to know as many people as possible and broaden the connection to my home – Israel.

  • Shalom Shinshinim!

    We are super excited to welcome our new cohort of Shinshinim for the 2023-2024 year!

    ShinShinim are Israeli high school graduates serving Jewish communities around the world prior to their mandatory Israeli army service. The Shinshinim program was established in the summer of 1999 and has been active since! For Detroit, it is the fifth year of the program in our community. The ShinShinim are volunteering in different programs all around the Jewish community to strengthen the connections between Israel and Detroit. This includes: Jewish schools, synagogues and youth groups. The ShinShinim bring a unique perspective of Israel from their points of view and experience, with an addition of young fresh Ruach (spirit)!

    This year we have 5 superstar ShinShinim:
    Itamar Grife from Tel Adashim in Jezreel Vally in the partnership region. Itamar is working at Hillel Day School. He has a twin brother!

    Itamar (pictured on right)

    Shahaf Harari from Ahuzat Barak in Jezreel Vally in the partnership region. Shahaf is working at Hillel Day School as well. She used to have blue eyes!

    Shahaf

    Ofri Lellouche from Migdal Haemek in the partnership region, is working at Frankel Jewish Academy. Ofri is a counselor at Magen David Adom!

    Ofri

    Itay Nussbaum from Ness Ziona in the center of Israel, is working at Frankel Jewish Academy. He plays basketball!

    Itay

    Erela Sabag from Ahuzat Barak in Jezreel Vally in the partnership region is working at the Jewish Federation and at JCRC. She knows how to solve a Rubics cube!

    Erela

    All our ShinShinim will also be teaching and working in different congregations, religious schools, special projects, trips and events throughout the community.

    Our Shinshinim are here to share their love for Israel, their different culture, traditions, knowledge and are eager to learn about Jewish culture and different traditions outside of Israel.

    Get to know the ShinShinim! We would love to see you at our sukkot event and get to know as many people as possible from this great community! Our open house meet and greet will take place September the 28th at the Shlicha’s house.

  • A Tribute to Ron Charfoos

    We would like to extend our deepest condolences and share our sorrow with the entire Charfoos/Goldhaber family, for the heartbreaking news of Ron’s passing.

    Ron was special, he worked to constantly strengthen the relationship between Israel and the US and connect our Two Partnership communities.

    He was a member of the partnership steering committee, and he was always passionate, devoted and dedicated to strengthening the ties between us, throughout the thirty years of our Partnership activities.

    The partnership program and the interpersonal ties were very significant for Ron and he was one of the main supporters of its importance and the need for its growth and continuity.

    He chose to invest a lot of time and effort in the partnership’s activities and join all the steering committee visits over the years.

    He was dedicated and committed to the project of building the partnership, he expressed a passion that was also expressed in his great generosity.

    He sponsored the establishment of a memorial at the Hermelin village in camp Tamarack, for the passing of a fallen soldier, Hanan ben Amram, who was a ICP camper, and died in a car accident during his army service.

    Ron was a caring, warm and sensitive person who always had a big smile on his face every time he visited us.

    We send our condolences and hugs to the dear Charfoos family. May his memory be for a blessing. יהי זכרו ברוך ❤️

    Central Galilee-Michigan Partnership Family