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or the next year, Daria 
Sivan, Lihi Shtiglits, 
Aya Giladi and Michal 
Neuman will make Michigan 
their home away from 
home as our community’s 
Shinshiniot. In Israel, they live 
in the Central Galilee, Metro 
Detroit’s Partnership2Gether 
region, where programs like 
the Israeli Camper Program 
and Detroit Community 
Teen Mission give individuals 
in Israel and Michigan the 
chance to connect and develop 
lifelong bonds. 
So, you probably want to 
know… 

WHAT ARE SHINSHINIOT 
ANYWAY? 
Shinshin is the Hebrew 
acronym for Shenat Sherut, 
meaning Year of Service. 
Collectively known as 
Shinshinim (or the female 
possessive Shinshiniot, which 

we will use this year since 
all our new Sinshinim are 
women), they are Israeli high 
school graduates who defer 
their army service for one 
year to volunteer in English-
speaking communities. 

HOW THEY SERVE 
Their role is to bring Israel 
here in a very tangible way, 
strengthening the local Jewish 
community’s connections with 
modern Israel and the concept 
of shared peoplehood. 

WHERE TO FIND THEM 
Synagogues, schools, 
camp, the JCC … they’ll 
be everywhere and meet 
everyone, learning, teaching 
and having fun! 
So, now that you know… 
It’s time to get to know 
our 2022-2023 Shinshiniot. 
Shalom and welcome. We are 
so glad you’re here. 

DARIA SIVAN 

Hometown: 
Moshav Beit 
Shearim, Jezreel 
Valley 
Hadracha: 
Counselor in 
the Bnei Hamoshavim youth 
movement 
Activities: Participates in P2G’s 
Teen Leadership Program 
Hobbies: Playing piano and 
dancing 
 “I want to meet new people 
and experience new cultures, 
make new friendships and 
to be a good ambassador for 
Israel.
” 

AYA GILADI

Hometown: 
Tzippori, Jezreel 
Valley 
Connection to 
P2G: Attended 
Tamarack Camps 
in 8th grade and has been 

part of the Teen Leadership 
Program ever since. 
Hobby: Photography 
 “I have a sincere wish to 
learn about Jewish life abroad 
and experience it. I’m really 
passionate about going on this 
experience by joining a family 
and be part of the community.
” 

LIHI SHTIGLITS

Hometown: Migdal 
HaEmek 
School Major: Art 
Fun Fact: She’s a 
vegetarian! 
 “When I first 
heard about this program, I 
thought to myself what a won-
derful thing it is, to be able to 
make a difference in the lives of 
young children, introduce them 
to Judaism as I know it and 
help them create a perspective 
of their own.
” 

MICHAL NEUMAN 

Hometown: 
Jerusalem 
School Majors: 
Psychology & Law 
Volunteer 
Experience: Has 
volunteered with children with 
special needs, Ethiopian Olim 
and senior adults. 
 “I want to show everyone a 
different side of Israel. Not the 
political side and the fighting, 
but a teenager who loves her 
country, friends and life. I want 
all of them to see the Israel that 
I see, and connect to real Israeli 
people, instead of the Israel they 
see on the news.
” 

Follow the Shinshiniot on their Facebook 

page at facebook.com/ShinshinimDetroit.

OUR COMMUNITY

Meet the young women who will call 
Detroit home for the next year.

Meet Detroit’s 
Shinshiniot

JEWISH FEDERATION

24 | SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 
 
 
 
 

Daria Sivan, 
Aya Giladi, 
Lihi Shtiglits, 
Michal Neuman

