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Nina Schneider's Personal Narrative

About the Author: Nina Schneider graduated from Walnut Hills High School in 2010 and emigrated to Israel in 2011. She served in the Israeli Defense Forces from 2011 to 2013. She is currently a student at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, pursuing a dual degree in psychology and biology.

 

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Aharon Factor's Personal Narrative

About the Author: Aharon Factor is originally from London, England. He made aliyah in 1994. He now lives in a small village in the eastern part of Gush Etzion. Aharon works as a commercial lawyer for the firm Dardik, Gross & Co., which does business with a law firm in Cincinnati. Aharon's co…

Chana Wolfson's Personal Narrative

About the author: Chana Wolfson grew up in Cincinnati and is a member of Northern Hills Synagogue. She works at Hebrew Union College. Her sister made aliyah several years ago and lives in Jerusalem with Chana's two nieces, ages two and four. They frequently ride on the #78 bus line, the sit…

Stefanie Zimerman's Personal Narrative

About the author: Stefanie Zimerman is the daughter of Karyn Zimerman, who works at the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. Stefanie finished her Israeli Defense Forces service in 2014. She now lives in Tel Aviv with four American roommates who all serve in the IDF.

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