On June 23, 2010, the Jewish Agency for Israel redirected its mission from direct encouragement of aliyah, to the development of Jewish Peoplehood throughout the world. JAFI's new mission is to "Inspire Jews throughout the world to Connect with their People, heritage and homeland, and Empower them to build a thriving Jewish future and a strong Israel."
UJC Metrowest has been at the forefront of the Jewish Peoplehood concept, and is one of the first Jewish organizations to put Jewish Peoplehood into action through the Peoplehood Project. In this Project, 9 Americans and 9 Israelis have been exploring concepts of Jewish Peoplehood together, and have been working to put Jewish Peoplehood into action. TSTI Member and Vice President of Education David Leit has been part of this project, and will speak to us about his experiences during Shabbat services on February 4th.
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