Wartime Diaries: Sapir Bluzer
A parent called up to war impacts the entire family. So Sapir Bluzer stepped up.
Since Israel Story doesn’t cover the news, but rather tries to capture slivers of life during these endlessly difficult days, today’s episode won’t be about Hersh, Carmel, Almog, Eden, Ori or Alex. It won’t be about the demonstrations, the Philadelphi Corridor or the death toll in Gaza. Instead, it will be about one inspiring woman, whose energy and work have impacted the day-to-day lives of hundreds of thousands of Israelis over the last 11 months.
Sapir Bluzer is a seasoned social entrepreneur, who initiated – and continues to head – “Forum Neshot HaMiluimnikim,” the Reservists’ Wives Forum, a lobby organization that advocates for the rights of those whose loved ones have been called up to war. Understanding that the prolonged absence of a husband or partner impacts the entire family structure, the Forum has mapped out needs, advanced legislation and successfully secured massive financial aid packets.
Sapir is also a member of the ROI Community – a global network of Jewish leaders who work together to tackle urgent challenges in Israel and in Jewish communities around the world. And indeed, interspersed with our other Wartime Diaries, over the next few months we’ll be highlighting a few of those ROI leaders, starting with Sapir.
The end song is Imma (“Mom”) by Shiri Maimon. (Licensed by Israel Story through Acum.)
Produced in partnership with The Times of Israel.
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