Tag: Jewish Agency

Jewish Agency to Mark Holocaust Memorial Day Virtually with Survivor Memories

by Joshua Spurlock • April 19, 2020 • 0 Comments

One of the more awe-inspiring days on the Israeli calendar is Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom Hashoah in Hebrew), where among other events a siren sounds across the country and crowds of people—and even motorists on the highway—stand at attention for…

‘Jewish Peace Corp’ Expands Service in Africa

by Joshua Spurlock • February 13, 2017 • 0 Comments

Even more African children will get better opportunities in life, as the Jewish Agency’s Project TEN group—nicknamed the “Jewish Peace Corp”—is adding two new volunteer centers in the continent. Similar to the global Peace Corps, Project TEN harnesses the energy…