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Published: 17 Elul 5769, יז' אלול תשס"ח, September 6, 2009
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MEDIA ADVISORY
FINAL SUMMER ALIYAH FLIGHT CAPS OFF
RECORD SEASON OF 3,000 WESTERN OLIM
81 singles among 204 North American Olim arriving on charter Aliyah flight
| WHO: |
204 North American Olim, including 81 singles.
Among the dignitaries expected at the ceremony:
- Leader of the opposition, MK Tzipi Livni
- MK Yaakov Katz
- Senior Deputy Director General H.R & Administration at the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption Bat-Sheva Reuveni Gonicman
- Treasurer of the Jewish Agency Hagai Merom
- Co-Founders of Nefesh B'Nefesh, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass & Tony Gelbart
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| WHAT: |
This summer’s final charter Aliyah flight carrying some of the 3,000 Olim from North America and the UK who arrived on 16 Aliyah flights organized by Nefesh B’Nefesh and the Jewish Agency this summer.
Family and friends around the world will be able to watch a live feed of the Olim landing in Israel and follow the welcoming ceremony on a dedicated online webcast at: www.nbn.org.il/live |
| WHEN: |
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
7:30am – (Pre-registration required)
Photographer entrance to the tarmac is limited. Advance registration is essential. |
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Ben Gurion Airport, Terminal 1 (Gate #8, near the old arrivals hall). Parking available. |
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PRESS REGISTRATION:
Dena Wimpfheimer 054-659-7796 / [email protected]
Founded in 2002, Nefesh B’Nefesh in cooperation with the Israeli government and the Jewish Agency for Israel, is dedicated to revitalizing Aliyah from North America and the UK by removing or minimizing the financial, professional, logistical and social obstacles of Aliyah. The support and comprehensive social services provided by Nefesh B'Nefesh to its 23,000 newcomers, has ensured that 98% of its Olim have remained in Israel. www.nbn.org.il
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