My name is Shirlee Greenwald, I am the Israel Program Director for the Jewish Federation. Being raised in Israel by two immigrants from the Soviet Union, I was blessed to grow up with a rich family history and culture, multiple languages, and a deep-rooted passion for Zionism. I served in the Israel Defense Forces in a combat field intelligence unit, and I'm a graduate of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem with a B.A. in Middle East Studies. It will be my honor to share my family’s story with you.