When I made Aliyah a year and a half ago, it was because I wanted
to make a difference in Israeli society. I wanted to restore the word
"Zionism" to the meaning bestowed upon it by the chalutzim, the pioneers who built this country; A Jewish State as a
home for a society which would constantly strive for equality and social
justice. A People who would hold itself to a higher standard than the status
quo of the exile from which it came.
I chose to impact Israeli society by being an educator – a
decision that means investing many, many hours into other people; hoping and
waiting for them to choose to change their own lives, and join me in this
uphill mission. While I still am not disillusioned, even though the measure of
my success in this endeavor is almost impossible to see, this is my chance to
make a change today.
Today I can be heard.
Today I can support policies which will protect the
most vulnerable members of our society.
Today I can insist that the peace process be made an
urgent priority by the Israeli government.
Today I can be part of the change in Israeli society
by voting Avoda.
In my definition of Zionism, opportunities to change Israel
today don't come by that often. So I'm making the most of this chance, and I'm
voting for Avoda.
-Ea, an
olah from New Zealand
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