Each year, The Jewish Agency recruits charismatic and energetic young Israelis to travel abroad as Summer Camp Shlichim in North America, where they work in Jewish summer camps as counselors, specialists and educators.
Noam, who has cerebral palsy, is serving as a Jewish Agency Summer Camp Shlichah (Israeli emissary) in Philadelphia, breaking boundaries and not letting her limitations stop her.
Camp Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) Yair and Ohev are committed to creating strong personal relationships with campers, helping foster a love of the Jewish state and Judaism.
Usually inseparable, Israeli twin sisters Gaya and Hagar are serving at different camps in North America as emissaries for a second summer, doubling their impact.
From ropes course instructors to music leaders and more, these summer camp Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) are excited to be making a positive impact at their camps throughout the summer.
"I believe that every camp should have an Israeli emissary."
"As a Shlichah, I can help make connections between American Jews and Israel."
Dvir is serving as a Rosh Edah (unit head) for eighth graders at Camp Yavneh.
Gil is serving as an eighth grade counselor and also helping run a ropes course elective.
"Our job as Shlichim is to try to honestly answer every question asked about Israel and being an Israeli."
Elihay is serving as a counselor for fifth and sixth graders at Camp Havaya in the Poconos.
"I want to share the story of Israel with American Jews."
Mai is serving as a photographer and handling communications at 6 Points Sports Academy.