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Introducing Israel’s 21st Century Pioneers

JL;DR SUMMARY Roee Azizi, a 28-year-old Israeli, responded to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack with a personal call to action, founding the community project 'Hinenu.' A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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HamasGaza EnvelopeSolidaritySderotSocial ChangeIsraeli YouthCommunity BuildingRoee AziziHinenuZionist Pioneering

Places mentioned

Jerusalem, Southern District, Israel
"...leave his job as head of Jerusalem Model, a group of young social entrepreneurs working to improve the city..."
Sderot, Southern District, Israel
"...Sderot, the Israeli city best-known as a continuous target of Hamas rockets for decades..."
Ofakim, Southern District, Israel
"...did her national service in several schools, including in Ofakim, and studied to become a social worker."
Ashkelon, Southern District, Israel
"...She is a nurse at a hospital in Ashkelon and though he commutes an hour and a half each day to his job in Tel Aviv..."
Tel Aviv, Southern District, Israel
"...She is a nurse at a hospital in Ashkelon and though he commutes an hour and a half each day to his job in Tel Aviv..."
New York, United States
"...Azizi told me during a recent visit to New York, but I had a strong inner feeling and clear message."

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