Jewish Federation’s

Post-Disengagement

Leadership Mission

What an exciting time for a Leadership Mission to Israel! The Jewish Federation of Winnipeg Mission to Israel arrived on September 4^th and the mood in the country was very high after the disengagement from Gaza.  

The 24 participants traveled Israel for 6 days going as far north as Metulla and as far south as Massada.  During that time they met with political leaders, visited centres where Canadian dollars are at work and heard engaging and knowledgeable speakers talk about the future of Israel.

Among the participants were Philippines Consul Rolando Guzman, and Rodolfo and Lina Cantiveros of the Filipino Journal, Hon. Scott Smith, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Trade, Hon. Christine Melnick Minister of Family Services and Housing, MLA Cris Aglugub (Maples) and the Deputy Mayor of Winnipeg Michael Pagtakhan.

Mission Co-Chairs Larry Vickar and Dr. Ted Lyons thought that the mix of participants brought a perspective that was educational for all. “Seeing Israel through the eyes of our non-Jewish participants taught us so much. It was incredible!”

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