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I wanted to learn more about the Jewish Agency because ... I’m a little curious ! I went to the Jewish Agency website and discovered that its goal is "to encourage Jews around the world to deepen their bonds with their people , their heritage and their country ... " Hmmm ... in other words , the Jewish Agency works to help Jews in the Diaspora and in Israel connect with ... Wait a minute ! With who ? With what ? With which country ? What does the Jewish Agency do to achieve this goal ? Lots of things ! We will now look at some examples of the Jewish Agency’s activities in various areas . Social Activism in Israel and around the World Although the Israeli government is responsible for helping new immigrants become part of Israeli society , the Jewish Agency runs many programs in order to make the process easier . One example is the program Bebayit Beyahad – – “ At Home Together . ” Through this program , the Jewish Agency recruits Israeli volunteers , called absorption coordinators , who guide new immigrants through their integration process . Claudia’s Story When Claudia made aliyah , she had many concerns . Everything was new and confusing , but the Jewish Agency introduced her to a woman named Susie ...
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