ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA NEWS RELEASE ZOA is So Proud of Our Zionist Employees For Their Recent Extraordinary Trips to Israel After Hamas’ brutal massacre on October 7, 2023, all of us at the ZOA have redoubled our efforts to defend Israel’s safety and security and the safety and security of the Jewish people, wherever they live. Several valued members of the ZOA team have gone above and beyond, traveling to Israel during this time of war, to help, comfort and support the people of Israel and their communities. We are proud to recognize these special people and to share the stories behind their journeys.     Allison Zur ZOA Florida Regional Director & Young Leadership Director Hamas told everyone in the TLV area there'd be a rocket attack at 8pm. At 8pm, I went to the balcony, waiting to hear the siren. At 8:02, I saw every balcony fill up with people from neighboring buildings. At 8:05, with no planning at all, we all started singing 'Hatikvah.' READ MORE   Jackie Shafer Communications Manager I said on my first trip to Israel, “I love your country.” They replied, “No - it’s your country too! We are family. You are home.” So when I was asked on my recent trip why I decided to come back to Israel after the Hamas massacre, my answer was simple: “When something happens to family, you go home and you help.” READ MORE   Anna Avivi Accounting Department Despite the rebuilding progress, the insects and the lingering smell of rot served as stark reminders of the challenges the community faced. Our primary responsibility became not just about agricultural work but also the act of contributing to the community's recovery. READ MORE   Jonathan Ginsburg ZOA Campus Managing Director I decided to make the trip solo and felt that now more than ever it was important to see family and friends and show my own personal solidarity. I had a chance to catch up with Karen Amouyal (left), my colleague at ZOA Campus who is based in Israel. She shared with me about daily life in Israel over the past three months. READ MORE   Kobi Erez ZOA Michigan Regional Director Sitting on an El Al plane waiting to take off, I realized that, for the first time on my many flights to Israel, I was happy to see not even one empty seat on the plane. Despite the fact that Israel is considered a war zone – in fact, because of it – the Jewish people are more motivated to travel to our beloved land than ever before. READ MORE     DONATE     Share This Email Share This Email Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2024, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]