When air raid sirens blared over Israel early Saturday morning, Oct. 7, thousands of American Jews — business people, tourists, and high school students — were suddenly trapped in a war zone. Flights were quickly canceled, and many, including more than 100 American teens participating in the Alexander Muss High School in Israel program, needed to get out of the country.
Kenes Tours CEO Cheri Levitan — after personally receiving the request for assistance from JNF-USA’s Deena Shiff — scrambled to arrange flights, hotel accommodations, and meals to get them home safely.
See all the coverage here:
- October 15, 2023, Atlanta Jewish Times: Atlanta Residents Had Harrowing Departure from Israel
- October 16, 2023, Atlanta News First: Metro Atlanta woman helps Fayette County teen, others escape from Israel war zone
- October 16, 2023, WSB TV: Over 100 students escape Israel’s war zone, local travel agent being called a hero for her help
- October 19, 2023, Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Sandy Springs travel company executive helps students return from Israel
- October 24, 2023, 95.5 WSB, The Mark Arum Show: Audio
