Habonim Dror and Jewish Agency emissary Yahal Porat will be returning to Israel after three years in Manchester. During his tenure he served on the Yom Ha'atzmaut committee, Salute to Israel parade and brought Israel awareness to local Jewish schools. Mr Porat said: "I have spent the most significant time of my life in Manchester bringing Israel to the community. It hasn't always been easy but I would do it again." Replacing Mr Porat will be Ido Horowitz, 29.