The Education Department of the World Zionist Organization trained 65 new emissaries and teachers who will serve in Jewish schools and communities in the US, Mexico, Poland, and Finland. They join some 200 shlichim already active, teaching Hebrew, Judaism, and Zionism. Deputy Chairman Gael Grunwald told the graduates: 'You are not just teachers, you represent the entire State of Israel.'
The World Zionist Organization's Education Department has deployed 65 new emissaries (shlichim) to Jewish communities in the United States, Mexico, Poland, and Finland. The new cohort, trained and certified by the department, will join approximately 200 shlichim already serving in Jewish schools and community centers abroad. Their mission focuses on teaching Hebrew, Jewish studies, and Zionism, reinforcing cultural and educational ties between the Diaspora and Israel. At a ceremony marking their departure, Deputy Chairman Gael Grunwald emphasized the symbolic weight of their role, stating that they represent the State of Israel in its entirety. The initiative reflects the WZO's ongoing effort to strengthen Jewish identity and engagement among young Jews worldwide.
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