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Shlichim: Our Israeli Emissaries

The Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana participated for many years in the Community Shlichim program offered by our partner The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI).

The Shlichim are selected for the program in Israel because they are idealist and dedicated to  bringing the culture and experience of Israel to the U.S. They give up to two years of service.

While they are with us, they become part of the local Jewish family as they work with every age group. From K'Ton Ton to Adult Friendship Club along with area religious schools, Shlichim enrich Jewish cultural, educational, and social activities.

Our Shlichim work with our professional and volunteer leaders to plant the seeds of a secure Jewish future by implementing programs that are designed to increase Jewish awareness, knowledge, and pride, and to promote an understanding of Israel and its ideals.

Timeline: Our Community Shlichim

2018-2019
Eitan Torz
Be'er Sheva
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2018
2016-2017​
Shay Shmoul
Haifa
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2016
2015-2016​
Maya Koren (Boer)
Ness Ziona
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2015
2014-2015​
Roi Yair
Jerusalem
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2014
Update, December 2018:
Hi Everyone! I can’t believe it has been 3.5 years since I left Northwest Indiana. It still feels like it was just yesterday.
So, what have I been up to? I wish I had some exciting stories, but mainly just school. I started my degree in Law and Cognitive Science shortly after the shlichut, and I should be mostly done with it by March. So far both subjects have been really interesting, and I truly enjoyed life as a student. After completing my academic duties I have a couple of months off, and in September I’ll start an internship as a clerk for Justice Noam Solberg of the Israeli supreme court which should be really interesting.
Outside of school, I try to make the most of the little free time that I have and travel as much as I can. Last year during summer break, I hiked most of the Israel National Trail, which goes from the northern tip of Israel all the way down to Eilat in the south and is about a thousand kilometers long (of which I hiked about two thirds!). This year I got to spend some time in the Alps hiking in France and Switzerland and visiting a friend in Austria. Hopefully I can do something similar in the time between school and my internship.
Other than that, I live in a really nice apartment in Jerusalem with two good friends. If any of you are in the area, you are more than welcome to join us for some coffee on the balcony or a Shabbat dinner which we host every now and then! 
2013-2014​
Mor Rintzler
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2014
2012-2013
Omri Markovich
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2012
2011-2012
Naomi Taubin (Shimon)
Jerusalem
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2011
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2018
Update, February 2018:
Hi everyone! It’s amazing how time flies! Six years have passed since my Shlichut, can you believe it?
So what’s new? Three years ago I got married with Yoav and we live in Jerusalem in Katamon neighborhood (you’re all very welcome!). I finished my M.B.A in Hebrew University and lately started to work in Jerusalem Municipality in the Education department.
I’m working in a new and very exciting program name “Mechadash” (“From Scratch”, in Hebrew). As part of this program I am working with elementary school principals and teachers in Jerusalem to help them make schools more Innovative, creative and make learning full of joy and fun to both students and staff.
But what is more important is that a new member has joined our family – Baby Yair, who’s now 10 months old! We are having a great time being parents and enjoying every minute together.
Last summer we visited in Munster and we are thinking already about our next visit. Until that happens – feel free to contact me when you are coming to visit in the Holy Land.
XOXO
Naomi, Yoav and Yair
2010-2011
Michal Edelist
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2010
2008-2010
Oded Fromovitz
Ramat Gan
2007-2008
Avishag Debowy (Ben-Hai)
2006-2007
Avi Cohen

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  • Who We Are
    • Contact Us >
      • Location / Directions
      • Join Our Email List
      • Get Social
    • Our Mission
    • Our Congregations
    • Annual Report
  • JFNWI Programming
    • ADL Training
  • Services & Programs
    • Youth Programs >
      • PJ Library
      • K'Ton Ton Preschool
      • Noar & Atid
    • Adult Programs >
      • Friends of Federation
      • Virtual Programming
    • Israel Programming >
      • Community Shlichim
      • Partnership2Gether
      • Israel Solidarity Day
    • Community Services >
      • Social Services
      • Meeting & Event Space
    • Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)
  • SCHOOLING & SUMMER CAMP
    • JCY Day Camp >
      • JCY 2025 Registration
      • JCY on Facebook
      • Contact JCY
    • K'Ton Ton Preschool >
      • About K'Ton Ton
      • Contact K'Ton Ton
    • Masa B'Yachad Religious School
  • Illiana News
  • Donate Today!
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    • Tribute Cards
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