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SawYouAtSinai Co-hosts “A Taste of Israel” Event with Nefesh B’Nefesh
New York, NY, December 2nd, 2005 – Being two of the most talked about organizations
in the Jewish community, it only made sense for SawYouAtSinai and Nefesh B’Nefesh
to synergize, as they co-sponsored an event for Aliyah minded singles on Thursday,
December 1.
“SawYouAtSinai is a well connected organization, and there are a lot of people who
are interested in making Aliyah,” explained Ari Schuchman, Associate Director of
Overseas Programs for Nefesh B’Nefesh. “They have the resources, and we have the
know-how,” he said, stating that SawYouAtSinai is involved with thousands of singles
and has the ability to provide support systems for singles who are looking to make
Aliyah, making their dreams a reality.
“When people go to Israel, they may be leaving behind their extensive network of
contacts and friends. SawYouAtSinai helps them connect,” comments Danielle Jacobs,
the head of Public Relations for SawYouAtSinai. “And it is free in Israel!”
The small candlelit room in which the event took place gave the nearly 200 participants
a warm and friendly feeling. The welcoming face of Dyonna Ginsburg, Director of
Yavneh Olami, greeted all those who attended the event. There was a brief video
presentation about the role Nefesh B’Nefesh plays in assisting people in making
Aliyah. People were informed about Aliyah, while meeting new people with similar
ideals and eating good food.
“SawYouAtSinai is a tremendous organization,” says Tom Weiss, who has been on three
Nefesh B’Nefesh flights. “Together SawYouAtSinai and Nefesh B’Nefesh benefit Jewish
American Singles. It enables singles with the desire to make Aliyah to realize they
do not have to do it alone. Those who have already made Aliyah now have a way to
meet eachother!”
SawYouAtSinai was created in December 2003 to satisfy the need for a more private
and personalized approach to online Jewish dating. This Rabbinic-endorsed site uniquely
combines the power of technology, the accessibility of the internet, and the personal
touch of a matchmaker to serve its 13000 members. SawYouAtSinai has over 280 experienced
matchmakers from diverse backgrounds, focusing on its members’ various age ranges,
religious levels, locations and personalities. With 172 members successfully matched,
SawYouAtSinai continues to benefit Conservative, Modern Orthodox and Yeshivish/Black
Hat singles from Jewish communities throughout the world.
The mission of Nefesh B’Nefesh is to revitalize North American Aliyah, and to expand
it for generations by removing the financial, professional, and logistical obstacles that are preventing many prospective Olim from fulfilling their dream. In the process,
we hope to send an unmistakable signal of North American-Israeli Jewish solidarity
and joint determination to strengthen the State of Israel.