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You Are Not Alone: solidarity with the families of the hostages and the missing

In a heartfelt initiative, EL AL transported the “You Are Not

Alone” sign from the piano honoring hostage Alon Eyal to New York for events happening on behalf of Israel in Jewish communities. Alon, 22, was always connected to music. He played the piano and planned to move to Tel Aviv and start studying music at the Rimon School of Music. Since Alon has been in captivity, his family opted to channel positive energy through music to bolster Alon’s spirits. As part of these efforts, they positioned a grand piano with a yellow sign reading “You Are Not Alone” in Tel Aviv’s Hostages’ square, inviting passers-by to play and raise awareness for Alon and all remaining hostages. This musical endeavor transcended Israel’s borders, and the piano has traveled to Amsterdam and Berlin, where it was displayed Jewish communities, and Hamsa, a five-year program led by Israeli Prize winner Miriam Peretz, that accompanies lone soldiers through Aliyah, life in the kibbutz, and their release from the IDF. In the last decade, the organization has focused on work in Israel’s south. After the murder of WeKibbutz’s head, Ofir Liebstein on October 7 th , the organization has been leading activities for evacuees on resilience and leadership. As the national carrier of Israel, EL AL supports the

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Enhancing the Passenger Experience with 3D Seating Maps EL AL has revolutionized the digital passenger experience by introducing a cutting-edge feature: a 3D tour of the aircraft allowing passengers to visually explore different service classes and seats on board. The 3D seating maps are available during the flight reservation process and on the EL AL website. WeKibbutz is an organization that connects Jewish communities around the world and Israel. The organization focuses on fostering interpersonal connections through the global youth movement Habonim Dror, along with training young people for activism, Tikkun Olam, and social justice in Israel and around the world. WeKibbutz initiated Hallelujah, an international camp for youth from around the world, the Netaim project, dedicated to strengthening small Connecting Israel to the world

in the James Simon Gallery. Last month EL AL flew the sign to New York, where it was displayed in Times Square and at events organized on behalf of Israel by the Jewish community in New Jersey. The entire crew took part in this important mission and positioned the sign inside the aircraft to remind the world that we are still waiting for Alon.

organization and has flown many participants on volunteer missions and resilience initiatives for youth in the Diaspora.

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