Hagit Biton worked for the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities from September 2003-June 2005 as an Israeli volunteer emissary to the Quad Cities and did an outstanding job. She then attended St Ambrose University from September 2005-June 2007, and received an MBA degree, with a 4.0 grade point average. Hagit was one of the speakers at the Night to Honor Israel in 2004 and 2005. Here’s what Hagit had to say about putting the prayers into the Western Wall:
"This was the first time that I went to the Wall for other people's prayers in addition to my own. It was very spiritual and added a lot of meaning to my visit. The Quad cities was the first place where I met people who were not Jewish but supported Israel with all their heart. This experience made my trip to the Wall very special and I was truly proud to insert the notes for those dear friends."
Here is what Hagit has been up to lately:
I have decided to pursue a dream and am studying Graphic Design these days. I enjoy using my creativity tremendously and I hope to start my own business when I am done with school (in spring of 2012). I also volunteer at an organization called "Strive" which helps people who have been out of the work force for a long time to get back into the job market (we teach them how to create a resume, how to interview, how to handle difficult situations in the work place etc). I help the organization with their data management. Since I moved back to Israel I have been spending a lot of time with my family and I am thrilled to live by the Jewish calendar without having to take special vacations on Jewish holidays.I miss everyone in the Quad Cities and hope to visit at some point this year. My experiences in the Quad Cities are always with me and the people I was so blessed to meet there are and will forever be a part of my heart.
Posted on
Fri, May 6, 2011
by QCNTHI