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What Israel means to me

of the 70th anniversary of Israel’s independence, the Intermountain Jewish News asked a wide variety of community members, “What does Israel mean to you?” The views expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily represent the views of organizations with with they might be affiliated. “To me, Israel is the heart and soul of the Jewish people. Israel connects us to our rich Jewish heritage and creates a pathway for our personal Jewish journeys. Throughout my professional life, I have worked to enable others to feel with their own hearts and see with their own eyes, Israel, as I do — central to Jewish lives and Jewish life! In the words of Elie Wiesel of blessed memory, “When a Jew visits Jerusalem for […]
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