As an expatriate, do you ever feel like a fish out of water and wonder if you'll ever really belong in this city and this country? At JICNY, we've heard it all before; and we are here to reassure you.
Since last year, we launched an exciting and inspiring series of panels/interviews featuring stories of successful immigration to New York City from all over the world. You will identify with our panelists, hear about Jewish life in their countries of origins, how they overcame different kinds of hardships (physical, financial or emotional) and finally settled happily in New York City, building a successful new business or/and a beautiful family. Come and enjoy these uplifting life stories in a cocktail setting.
The speaker - Sjimon R. den Hollander:
Sjimon den Hollander was born and raised in the Netherlands. After being a nurse, he studied for his Master's degree in Arabic and Islamic studies at the University of Leiden, simultaneously taking Hebrew and Judaic courses. He received a Bachelor's degree in Education, after which he taught at a primary school and later became a Teacher in Comparative Religion at a Teachers' College in Rotterdam. A year after converting to Judaism (1998) Sjimon met Suzanne during a visit to New York. Six months after they got married, he joined her in Manhattan (2000) where they work together in real estate. On a part-time basis Sjimon is currently studying for a rabbinical degree at Yeshiva University and he contributes to a Jewish website in the Arabic language.
Cost: No charge, suggested donation of $10
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