A warm welcome to Israeli emissary Gilor Meshulam

Gilor MeshulamGilor Meshulam is the 2014 Israeli shaliach (emissary) to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. Born and raised in Hertzliyya, Israel, he studied law, criminology and French in high school and enlisted in the IDF upon graduation. Gilor served for more than six-and-a-half years in the infantry corps and Givati Brigade, among many other positions. After serving as an officer in southern Gaza, he was honorably discharged with the rank of captain. Since then Gilor has been a substitute teacher for history and bible classes. He enjoys the outdoors, hiking, boxing and cycling, but above all has much love for Hebrew and history.

Gilor says he is thrilled and excited, but mostly honored, to be offered the opportunity to be the representative of Israel in the Jewish community of greater Rhode Island. He is proud to accept this great honor, with a great sense of responsibility, mission and promise to do his best to serve the interests of the community.

As the community shaliach (emissary), he says he will engage all age groups in the community through synagogues, religious schools and youth groups. Gilor says he hopes to bridge the gap between Jews of different backgrounds and Israel, increase Jewish awareness and pride within our community and promote an understanding of Israel and its ideals.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for Israeli Culture Nights with Gilor! These exhilarating events will highlight diverse pieces of Israeli culture and may include activities ranging from traditional Jewish life in Israel to movies, food and lectures, giving everyone a taste of Israeli society.

Come by and meet Gilor at the Dwares JCC, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, on Sept. 3 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Parenting Center.

ELANAH CHASSEN is education and planning association at the Jewish Alliance.