Not every Jew in Greater Phoenix has the opportunity to travel to Israel to get to know the country firsthand. Happily, the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix (CJP) and Pardes Jewish Day School have partnered to bring a little bit of Israel to town in the form of a shlichah (emissary).
Shannon Levitt is a freelance writer based in Phoenix, Arizona. She specializes in covering local Jewish news and community events, with a focus on social issues, cultural events, and stories that highlight the diversity and vibrancy of the Jewish community in Arizona. Her work has been featured in Jewish News and Arizona Jewish Post.