Welcome to Cincinnati, Uri & Yarden! We’re so excited to introduce our new Chaverim M'Israel (Friends from Israel) to the Jewish Cincinnati community! Over the next year, Uri and Yarden will be sharing Israeli culture, stories, and experiences—bringing Israel a little closer to home.

Each year, we welcome two new Friends from Israel, who live in our community for a full year of service. The Friends from Israel/Chaverim M’Israel program brings two post-high school teenagers from cities in Israel to Cincinnati to share their experiences and knowledge about Israeli life with people across the Cincinnati area. Each year, the two chaverim meet with thousands of kids, teens, and families. They teach in both Jewish and non-Jewish schools and organizations across Greater Cincinnati. In the summer, they are counselors at Camp Livingston. This program is a component of the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Partnership2Gether (P2G) program.

Get ready for meaningful programs, fun activities, and new friendships. Please give Uri and Yarden a warm Cincy welcome! 👋