Illuminating Israel - Help OLIM SHINE with Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli! 2020

Did you know that currently in 2021, every month, between 1000 and 1500 new Olim from the Former Soviet Union arrival in Israel? And that half of these Olim are under the age of 40? Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli (Israeli Weekend) is transforming lives and building the Jewish People, one Oleh at a time! Since our founding in 2010, Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli has helped over 11,000 Russian-speaking Israelis in their 20’s and 30’s, most of whom arrived without family, thrive in their new home. Our supportive communities and 20 monthly dynamic grassroots programs in five cities throughout Israel celebrate Jewish and Israeli identity, promote unity and integration, encourage volunteerism, foster personal and professional growth, and develop outstanding and motivated young leadership for Israeli society and the Jewish People. Tens of young couples have met through Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli and are raising their young Sabra children in Israel today! YOUR MONTHLY STANDING DONATION OF $36, $72, $150 OR MORE WILL ENABLE US IN 2022 TO: 1) CREATE A NEW CITY CHAPTER IN ISRAEL'S PERIPHERY 2) CREATE 10 ANNUAL FRIDAY-SHABBAT RETREAT EXPERIENCES FOR 550 FSU OLIM IN THEIR 20'S AND 30'S 3) CREATE 2 ANNUAL FRIDAY-SHABBAT RETREATS AND MONTHLY ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG RUSSIAN-SPEAKING FAMILIES 4) CREATE 48 ANNUAL EXPERIENCE EXCURSIONS FOR 2000 OLIM TO HISTORIC AND INNOVATIONAL SITES THROUGHOUT ISRAEL 5) CREATE 4 MONTHLY ARGAMAN CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS WITH JEWISH ISRAELI LITERATURE, ART, MUSIC, THEATER AND DANCE 6) EXPAND OUR MOBILE LIBRARY OF RUSSIAN-LANGUAGE BOOKS ON JEWISH HISTORY, CULTURE AND TRADITION 7) CREATE COMMUNITY FOR THOUSANDS OF NEW OLIM THROUGH HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, LECTURES, WORKSHOPS & VOLUNTEERING! Please partner with us in this campaign to fulfill the dreams of our talented young Russian-speaking Olim, who miraculously continue to arrive and build the Jewish People and the State of Israel every day - "during those times, in this season! Here's an article about us from the Israeli daily Yisrael Hayom; http://www.israelhayom.com/2018/12/28/working-for-the-israeli-weekend/