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Sights and Reflections
- 1. NCJW Women’s Mission to Israel 2011 Sights and Reflections Photo Courtesy of Leslie Sternlieb
- 3. The Culinary Delights of Jerusalem We toured Jerusalem’s famous open market, Mahane Yehuda, with Chef Tali Friedman to sample a variety of spices, vegetables, fish, and meats, which together we transformed into a luncheon feast! Photo: Leslie Sternlieb
- 4. An Outstanding Israeli Feminist NCJW presented the Jewel Bellush Israeli Feminist Award to Shula Keshet, an advocate who has established creative collaborations between the business sector and women from different disempowered sectors of Israeli society. Photo: Leslie Sternlieb
- 5. The Judean Hills As we stood together, we all said a Shehechiyanu that we were in this place at this time together as progressive Jewish women! Photo: Leslie Sternlieb
- 6. Meeting Israeli women who are just as daring, committed and pioneering as the NCJW women in the United States was so inspiring — it made me feel proud of Israel, of its women, and deepened my attachment to Israel.
- 7. “Israel in 2011, Where Do We Stand?” Ret. Col. Miri Eisen briefs us at our Welcome Dinner. Photo: Leslie Sternlieb
- 8. Gender and Politics We had an informative meeting with Chair of the Kadima party and the Leader of the Opposition, Tzipi Livni, who spoke frankly about how surprised she was that gender discrimination is truly an issue in politics. Photo: Leslie Sternlieb
- 9. Women’s Empowerment Anat Hoffman, who on July 12, 2010, was arrested at the Western Wall wearing a tallit, briefs NCJW women as they prepare to ride segregated buses as Freedom Riders. Photo: Vera Etzion
- 11. Freedom Riders An unforgettable highlight was riding the gender-segregated buses in Jerusalem — especially when Israeli women joined us at the front of the bus! Photo: Vera Etzion
- 14. There is nothing better than visiting the Jewish homeland, hearing and seeing firsthand how our dollars and influence contribute to the well-being of women and children in all groups of Israeli society. Hearing the stories from our granting partners, sharing all of this with NCJW sisters is an experience that can't be missed. NCJW missions truly bring our work to life.
- 15. Photo: Leslie Sternlieb “We saw a glimpse of Israel’s bright future.” We met with students and their teachers — as well as alumni, including Member of Knesset Einat Wilf — from Hebrew University High School, which NCJW built in 1962.
- 16. Advancing LGBT Rights We visited NCJW Israel Program grantee Israel Gay Youth and learned about the amazing work they are doing to advance the issue of LGBT rights.
- 17. NCJW Women and Gender Studies Program We participated in roundtable discussions with NCJW Women and Gender Studies Program students and faculty on topics related to women, gender, and politics, including students and grassroots activism. Photo: Leslie Sternlieb
- 19. Yad Vashem We were profoundly moved at the National Memorial to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Photo: Leslie Sternlieb
- 20. Kabbalat Shabbat We experienced the special energy at the Kotel and a private NCJW women’s Kabbalat Shabbat. Photo: Mahyan Goldstein
- 21. Shabbat Shalom! We held a Shabbat service together and participated in a study session with Rabbi Nahma Kelman, the Dean of Hebrew Union College and the first ordained woman rabbi in Israel!
- 22. In Remembrance We paid tribute to Yitzhak Rabin in Rabin Square — at the very spot where he was assassinated 16 years ago.
- 23. Seeing the work of NCJW in Israel is always emotional and invigorating. Interacting with Israelis, whether Ethiopian immigrants, Hebrew University High School students, Tel Aviv University Women & Gender Studies students, or women from Haifa is enriching and insightful. At various points, our experiences brought tears to my eyes … Going to Israel with NCJW is a unique experience. The itinerary, the women, are something not to be missed.
- 24. The Golda Meir Mount Carmel International Training Center We met men and women from countries such as Kenya, Ghana, and China who come to the center to learn about empowerment and leadership.
- 25. Haifa’s Ethiopian Community We learned about the SHILUVIM program and the challenges and opportunities Ethiopian citizens of Israel face. Photo: Leslie Sternlieb
- 26. I hope you enjoyed these moments from the 2011 NCJW Women’s Mission to Israel and will consider joining us on a future mission! — Linda Slucker, NCJW President Photo: Leslie Sternlieb