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level. Simone Knego and Julie Wright
Halbert are past Momentum partic-
ipants who are working on creating
opportunities for rich and meaningful
engagement here at home for past and
future participants.
Simone is a former Federation
board member and has also served as

co-chair of The Jewish Federations of
North America’s Young Leadership
Cabinet. She has recently published
her first book, titled The Extraordinary
UnOrdinary You, and has taken an ac-
an immense impact on us. Julie and I YOU, ME, AND ISRAEL AT 73!
tive role as a public speaker around the
country. “Our experience in Israel had

want to strengthen and deepen the con-
nection that Momentum participants
develop on their trips,” said Simone. Sunday, April 18, 2021 ∙ 10:30 – 11:30 am ET
Julie recently joined our Federation
board as the Education Policy Chair of

Join us for an engaging, impactful, and informative virtual
Breakfast for Israel! Gather together with your community members to

hear how your local efforts ensure a bright, prosperous future for the

land and people of Israel. Then join Jewish National Fund-USA supporters
from coast to coast in a vibrant celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut.

Featuring guest speakers from the hit Netflix show, Fauda!

our Heller CRC and brings a wealth of
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cation attorney. “Our goal is to inspire
and be inspired, to deeply connect with Login information will be sent to you prior to the event.
our Jewish community and to practice
Tikkun Olam and make this world a
better place for us, our families and all
humanity, starting right here at home,” EVENT CHAIRS
added Julie. Edie Chaifetz ∙ Toby Siegel
Simone and Julie recently hosted a
virtual get-together as a reunion for all
past participants as well as those wait-
ing for their trip in 2021. During their MORE INFORMATION
time together, the group spoke about
the many opportunities to reconnect, Joshua Mellits, Director, Western Florida
engage with our community and sup- jmellits@jnf.org or 941.462.1330 x865
port each other. “There are so many
activities that connect us! Whether we
are together to listen to a guest speaker,
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about our career and businesses, the
support we can give each other is limit-
less,” agreed Simone and Julie.
As for future trips, our Jewish Fed-
eration is excited to resume recruitment
for both women’s and men’s groups to
return to Israel this coming fall. jnf.org ∙ 800.JNF.0099
For more information about dates,
requirements and applications, please
contact me at gpintchuck@jfedrsrq.org
or 941.706.0029.