Various synagogue delegations are visiting Israel during these troubled times, among them groups from Congregation Etz Chaim of Livingston, NJ, led by Rabbi Shlomo Krupka; Connecticut congregations Ahavath Achim and Beth David, led by Rabbi Shalom Baum; Beth Sholom of Potomac, Md., led by Rabbi Joel Tessler. The Orthodox Union\'s National Israel Solidarity Mission to Israel will begin on July 21.
Bnei Akiva\'s Mach-Hach (Preparatory Camp) arrived in Israel this week, with over 200 teenagers from the United States. The learning-and-touring program will last six weeks.
Bnei Akiva\'s Mach-Hach (Preparatory Camp) arrived in Israel this week, with over 200 teenagers from the United States. The learning-and-touring program will last six weeks.