JDA member writes about her experience as a new immigrant as Israel breaks into war - World Jewish Congress

JDA member writes about her experience as a new immigrant as Israel breaks into war

Former NextGen intern and JDA member Galia Wechsler reflects on her experience as a new immigrant as Israel broke into war with Hamas. In Galia's latest Substack, she breaks down what happened, as well as the emotional toll war and terrorism has on individuals. 

 But now, here you are, feeling the sensation of your alarm clock working its way into your dream. Except it’s not your alarm clock. It’s a siren informing you that there’s a rocket overhead and you have 90 seconds to run to shelter.