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Omer Drori
Jewish Agency Youth Movement Shlichah to
FZY, based in Manchester

Omer works in Manchester and Leeds, leading weekly meetings
and leadership programmes for youth, and working to strengthen
their connection to Israel and Judaism. She is from Kibbutz Saad,
a religious kibbutz near the Gaza Strip, and served in the army as a
commander for lone soldiers during their basic training.

The Gaza Perimeter and Its Challenges
Growing up two miles from the Gaza border, Omer thought that
living under threat of rockets 24/7 is normal. As she grew up, she
started asking questions. You will hear Omer’s story and her hard
questions – along with some of the answers. We will talk about
the history of Gaza with all its complications, about the Israeli
communities in the Gaza perimeter and more.

The IDF as a Melting Pot?
Based on Omer’s personal experiences and perspective as a
Commander in the Education Corps, we will look at how the IDF
changes people’s lives and gives disadvantaged youth a second
chance in life and a pathway into Israeli society.

Israel Update
We will speak about some of the most interesting and relevant
issues currently playing out in Israel, including those that are not
covered widely outside of the country, and try to understand them
through Israeli eyes.

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