mission to Israel

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Pronunciations

mission to Israel (MISH-in tuh IZ-ree-uul) listen

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Definitions

Example Sentences

  • "We believe that a Mission to Israel is one of the most important experiences for every member of the Jewish community. Our Missions make the history, beauty, tastes, sounds, current events, magic and wonder of Israel come alive for participants of every age." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • English

Who Uses This

  • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

Regions

  • North America

Dictionaries

  • The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words, by Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic, (Philadelphia, 2001).

Notes

  • "Trips usually include visits to educational, cultural, and religious institutions and behind-the-scenes looks at kibbutz life, the government, the military, and some of the projects that American Jews support in the State of Israel, like housing or hospitals. Fund-raising is frequently a part of the mission agenda." (JPS)

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