09/03/2026
There are moments that make us stop everything and remember exactly why we do what we do. Henry Garfinkle’s story is one of those moments.
Henry joined our Maslool program in 2025, coming all the way from Toronto. He came here to experience the real Israel, to dive into the professional market, and to see what life here is truly like. What he didn’t know was that somewhere between the office hours and the lunch breaks, he would fall in love.
Yesterday, in the midst of the war, Henry landed at Ben Gurion Airport as the first new Oleh Chadash since the war began.
When people asked him “Why now?”, his answer was simple: “This is my home from now on. I want to go through this together with all of you.”
Henry, we couldn’t be more proud of you. Seeing a Maslool alum fulfill the Zionist dream, especially during these challenging times, is the greatest reward we could ever ask for.
We wish you the best of luck on your journey.
Welcome home, Henry. ❤️