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Published by the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire Volume 41, Number 8 May-June 2021 Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5781 CELEBRATE ISRAEL & A SUccESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR JFNH Announces Next Shaliach A Passing of the Torch Begins “Shlichut,” in Hebrew, has different to Arrive in August meanings. One of them is, “an act of Each Shlichim brings their touch not just a small demo- great significance, originating in inner Avia Sagron own strengths to this important graphic area, but an entire state. faith and not in expectation of personal role, but the one thing they all So many of you have made life- gain.” Another is “anyone who moves in- JFNH Shlicha have in common is an incredi- long connections with our past formation, a package, goods, etc. from ble love for their home of Isra- shlichot, and in doing so, made place to place.” el, and a desire to share it with stronger connections to Israel. I wrote the words above last month— us here in New Hampshire. After a thorough search, and and this time, I will talk about the differ- The Shlichut program of- many strong candidates, we ence between female and male shlichut, fered by the Jewish Federation know that Ra’anan De-Has will because for the first time, the New Hamp- of New Hampshire reaches the be the perfect fit for New Hamp- shire Jewish Community is welcoming a entire state, and creates a per- shire. Like every Shlicha before male Sha-Li-Ach! ,VUDHO(QJDJHPHQWDQGVUDHO( sonal connection with each of him, Ra’anan brings his own Just a reminder: Female = Sh-li-cha , (GXFDWLRQGXFDWLRQ&RPPLWWH& H our smaller communities, re- Ra’anan De-has unique strengths, interests, and Male = Sha-Li-Ach. gardless of age or affiliation. Our points of view about Israel. The Jewish Only a few months from now, I will end cited to announce our new Shaliach, Shlichim has a unique mission that is dif- Federation of New Hampshire looks for- my time as your Shlicha—don’t worry, I Ra’anan De-has, who will arrive in Au- ferent than most shlicut programs in the ward to sharing more information about will write much more about it soon—but gust. I’m sure you will welcome him in world: they have the responsibility to him with you in the coming months. I am leaving you in good hands. I’m ex- the same warm way you welcomed me. JFNH Reestablishes Sister City The Halutza story, Connection with Hof HaCarmel, and and the Inspiring Welcomes New Connection with Halutza Reason Why it is Federation Voices 3 of the NH/Israel connection: there are so By JFNH Our Sister City Calendar 4 many wonderful sides of Israel we want NH From the Bimah 4 The notion of “Sister Cities” was con- to experience. That’s why, over the past year, By Stephen Soreff, MD Education 5 ceived after World War II: these relation- our Israel Education and Engagement Com- ships were intended to foster friendship and The following article is based on my Zoom Sister Cities 6 mittee has worked hard to reestablish past re- understanding among different cultures. lationships, and to create new ones. interview with Yedidya Harush, and my re- In the Community 9 In 2005, that was exactly what the Jewish So, in this issue, we are excited to intro- search about Halutza. I will start with Ye- Book Review 13 Federation of New Hampshire did, when we duce our TWO Sister Cities to the New didya’s story. I do so because it is not only in- Arts & Entertainment 13 began a wonderful Sister City relationship Hampshire Jewish community – Hof HaCar- spiring, but it also explains why Halutza is Kid's Corner Coloring Page 16 with the Hof HaCarmel region of Israel. mel, once again, as well as our new relation- one of JFNH’s sister cities. Mitzvahs 17 This relationship lasted for several years, ship with Halutza. Both communities are Yedidya’s story begins on August 14, 2005, when he and the Harush family were moved Jewish Journeys 18 and included wonderful visits, programming very different, and each one has their own out of their recently renovated home in Gaza. Israel News and Events 19 and so much more. It created a strong, Jew- unique characteristics to share with us, ish unity between faraway places, and life- which you can read about in this issue. We This was part of the Israeli disengagement Recent Events 21 long friendships were created. Over a decade are looking forward to building connections policy. It called, at the time, “land for peace.” Tributes 22 later, JFNH still believes in the importance and learning from each other. With a sense of disbelief, he left his home, his Business & Professional neighborhood and his community of 17 years, Services 23 Read more about the Sister Cities Connection having been born there. However, Yedidya credits his faith—in Hebrew the word is emu- on pages 6-8 Halutza continued on page 6 Change Service Requested Service Change PERMIT NO. 1174 NO. PERMIT MANCHESTER, NH MANCHESTER, Bedford, NH 03110 NH Bedford, PAID 273 South River Rd. Unit #5 Unit Rd. 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