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MK Lipman, Nefesh B'Nefesh discuss ways to help immigrants

MK Dov Lipman (Yesh Atid) met with Nefesh B'Nefesh Executive Director  Rabbi Josh Fass and Director of GovernmentAdvocacy Zev Gershinsky in the Knesset Thursday to discuss ways Lipman, thefirst US-born MK in nearly 30 years, can help English-speaking immigrants andencourage aliyah.

Lipman said he is working on bills to address needs of theEnglish-speaking community in Israel, and will encourage changes to ease theimmigration and absorption process that do not require legislation.

"I would not be living in Israel today were it not for NefeshB'Nefesh's assistance," Lipman stated. "I am fortunate to be in aposition where I can be of assistance to them and all English-speakingimmigrants in my new role in the Knesset."