The Women\'s Organization Hadassah has decided to hold its annual convention in Israel this summer as planned. The security concerns that have deterred Reform Movement youth and Maccabiah athletes from coming have apparently not affected Hadassah Women. Hundreds of women from North American will arrive in Israel in two months for the four-day convention.
In a related item, 170 Jewish students from countries of the former Soviet Union arrived in Israel last night - the latest installment of the Taglit program. This, their first trip to Israel, will last ten days, and they will be introduced to Jewish culture and the Land of Israel. Another 300 students from Moscow are scheduled to arrive within the coming weeks.
In a related item, 170 Jewish students from countries of the former Soviet Union arrived in Israel last night - the latest installment of the Taglit program. This, their first trip to Israel, will last ten days, and they will be introduced to Jewish culture and the Land of Israel. Another 300 students from Moscow are scheduled to arrive within the coming weeks.