For new immigrants to Israel, the coronavirus pandemic has compounded other adjustment issues and challenges they may face. KeepOlim is a non-profit, community-based organization that provides support to new immigrants in all facets of their lives – ranging from practical assistance to emotional counseling in their native language. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more about the organization from KeepOlim CEO and co-founder LiAmi Lawrence.
(Photo: New immigrants from France greeted by Israel's Minister of Immigration and Absorption, Pnina Tamano-Shata, August 2020. Olivier Fitoussi)