Shosh Mitzman, JNF-MAKOM Liason
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Meet the doers of the small, up-and-coming cities of Israel – the amazing volunteers of MAKOM. From cultural preservation to family programs to supporting the elderly, MAKOM is focused on building the land and people of Israel with Jewish National Fund-USA’s support. Most recently, MAKOM has supported Ukrainian refugees by providing necessary supplies and emotional support at the border, as well as supporting the influx of Jewish refugees now in Israel. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Shosh Mitzman, Jewish National Fund-USA’s liaison at MAKOM, to discuss the volunteering and pioneering spirit of Israel, and how aiding refugees goes beyond merely providing food and water.
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