DESPITE GEOGRAPHIC DISTANCE, ZACH AND RAVID BUILD A LASTING FRIENDSHIP
One year ago, Zach and Ravid shared little in common. Zach, from Lake Worth, showed minimal interest in Jewish life. Now They Are Building a Lasting Friendship.
Ravid, who lives in Federation’s Partnership2Gether region, had never left the small town of Rosh Pina. Zach stepped out of his comfort zone and traveled to Israel on Federation’s Bonim Chaim-Young Ambassadors program, a hands-on, in-depth Israel experience for teens.
The program combined learning and social action, while offering Zach the opportunity to live with Ravid’s family. Six months later, Ravid visited the Palm Beaches with other Israeli teens, staying with Zach’s family. Zach and Ravid’s experiences together built a bond between them and their communities. Today, each serves as an ambassador of the other’s culture and perspective – bridging the gap between our communities, and they have started the journey on building a lasting friendship.
