■ CCE-SS 73113r1 ❑ i1113 0110 711/1113 111"1J C 01 11PVTC—R Soldier Center -- =71- 1E IC 1\110 IL_ CD G `Irr Michael. Levin umem. ■■ 1. SoldierCenter.com A representative at the Lone Soldier Center with Jill and Joseph Greenbaum Her brother, Paul Fischer, and his wife, Dr. Karoline Puder of Southfield, and her sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Dr. Joel Kahn of West Bloomfield, helped with the purchases. The Greenbaums encourage others to make donations. "I specifically went to them because Detroit has so many lone soldiers that many of us are connected to," Jill said. The Greenbaums, too, have a connec- tion. Elana's sister, Naomi, is a former lone soldier. "We had the privilege of greeting her aliyah flight:' Jill said. "It was an amazing experience we will never forget — with singing, shofar blowing and dancing:' Avi Greenbaum's teen program included filling care packages for IDF soldiers. "They are truly happy to know we care Jill said. "We can be helpful, instead of helpless regarding our sol- diers, especially the lone soldiers:' Elana knows from watching her friends who are lone soldiers. "They instantly become each other's family and support system:' she said. "Having the backing of the Lone Soldier Center means the soldiers will always have people looking out for them:' Officially titled the Lone Soldier Center in memory of Michael Levin, it was created by former lone soldiers and named for an Israeli paratrooper who made aliyah from Philadelphia in 2002 and died fighting for Israel in 2006. "Michael Levin's life story motivates me and many others:' Elana said. "Anyone who promotes his legacy is bringing honor to him that he didn't give his life for nothing:' Life In Israel "I've known since high school that I wanted to make aliyah," said Elana, a graduate of Akiva Hebrew Day School in Southfield. "At Akiva, I received an edu- cation that cultivated a love for Israel and Judaism, and I was able to interact on a daily basis with Israelis firsthand:' During most summers, she attended or worked at the Zionist Camp Stone in Pennsylvania. Having been to Israel many times with her family, and with Mach Hach BaAretz in 2011, Elana spent this past year at the Stella K. Abraham Beit Midrash for Women-Migdal Oz of Yeshivat Har Etzion in Gush Etzion. This time she returns to Israel to do Sherut Leumi (national service). "She will most likely be working in a school, possibly with special needs kids," her mom said. "Eventually, she will go to university there. Elana's path has clearly been to fulfill her dream of making aliyah and living in Israel. This is her heart and soul; she lives and breathes Israel." The Greenbaums encourage all of their children's connections with Israel, no matter what the situation. "I'm really lucky to have such a sup- portive family," Elana said. "It's times like these that my will to be there is stronger; to stay away is to let those that hate us succeed:' Joseph Greenbaum said, "Ardent Zionism and staunch support for Israel has been a part of my family for as long as I can remember, going back to the early 1970s when my grandparents pur- chased an apartment in Jerusalem and spent considerable time there before it became fashionable. Jill and I have continued that tradition in raising our children, and I am immensely proud of them for choosing to live there The couple never considered post- poning Elana's move or bringing Avi home during this summer's tension. "Israel needs us and we need to show support by being there Jill said. "Israel is so special, and we are lucky to have it. I don't have concerns about their liv- ing there. My only issue is that it is far:' Avi told his mom that pictures on the Internet make it appear that the whole country is a war zone, but he says that isn't the case. "Of course, in the south, it is," Jill said. "But Avi said life goes on in Israel. They take cover when the sirens go off, and resume their life. This is their reality:' Elana described her feelings about living in Israel as "pure excitement:' "There's just something so special about walking the streets of our Jewish homeland, and to really be able to call it home is incredible she said. "Israel has already given me so much, and I can't wait to take the opportunity to give a little bit back:' ❑ To make a donation to the Michael Levin Lone Soldier Center, access the website at http://lonesoldiercenteccom/donate. Remember in the 1990's when every business realized it needed to get a website? Now, twenty years later businesses (SP bpi 414. are realizing they need to r# es exploit the power of Social fo ‘,1 0. Media Marketing. Let us 'S,‘Ad'Aip‘ 0 6 help humanize your company.r; otWol / We specialize in small to mid-size businesses. 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