On the occasion of the two-year anniversary of the death of the late Geula Cohen, yesterday (Tuesday) yesterday was the launch event of the "Geula" project, a global project of the World Zionist Organization, which aims to train young women in leadership, Zionism and activities to encourage immigration and inspiration of Geula Cohen "To.
The launch event of the "Redemption" project, inspired by and in memory of Geula Cohen, a member of the Knesset, an underground fighter, and the bride of the Israel Prize, was held last night at the Shalva Center in Jerusalem.
As part of the project, initiated by Mrs. Marina Rosenberg Koritani, head of the Department of Encouraging Aliyah at the World Zionist Organization, 25 young women aged 25-18 will be trained, with about 30% coming from Israel, and the rest coming from a variety of countries around the world.
Launch of the "Redemption" project.
MK Tzachi Hanegbi, son of Geula, Yaakov Hagoel and Vemrina Rosenberg Koritani Member of the Zionist Executive Initiative of the project, Photo: No Credit
The choice of women was inspired by the late Geula Cohen, and following a survey conducted by the Department of Encouraging Aliyah in the World Zionist Organization, where it was found that the one who ultimately decides to make the aliyah in family cells is the woman. "Her life for the state and her actions has paved the way for many people in Israel and the Diaspora. To produce a new generation of Jewish young women from all over the world who will continue on its path. "My vision is that from this project will grow a women's organization that will renew the days of the historical movements."
President Herzog's wife, Ms. Michal Herzog, sent a greeting as she was unable to attend the event, saying: "It is a great pleasure for me to send the blessing of the road to a necessary, important and expansive project like the Redemption Plan. .
Geula Cohen, archive, photo: The Lehi Heritage Heritage Association
Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman commented on the launch of the project and said: "The role of a woman in Judaism was huge and the names are known to all of us. The first to fight for the integrity of the Land of Israel without compromise and without concessions. It requires character and requires leadership. It was the first to fight for the immigration of Soviet Jews and then for the immigration of Ethiopian Jews. The issue of immigration is very critical for us "And we expect and aspire to raise more."
Yaakov Hagoel, Chairman of the World Zionist Organization and Acting Chairman of the Jewish Agency, said: The people of Israel depend on our ability to combine all the shining candles, in a wide variety of colors - women and men, old and young, since their combination is the winning recipe. "
Geula Cohen passed away about two years ago, in Kislev on December 18, 2019, leaving a tremendous legacy. During the launch of the project, a special documentary about her life was screened, and a panel was held with the participation of young leaders. Szenes, Golda Meir, Sarah Aaronson, and an interview with Dalia Asraf, who has worked with Cohen for many years.
