One of the major challenges of going on shlichut is maintaining spousal and family relationships; the hectic pace, the desire to serve the Jewish people 24/7, and acclimating children to a new language and environment are just some of the reasons.  This is why, as part of the training for emiassary work, OTS’s emissary training programs Beren-Amiel, Straus-Amiel and the Claudia Cohen Institute devote time to strengthening relationships and providing them with tools to deal with this challenge. This photo was taken at a special seminar the institutes held last week, dedicated to couples’ dialogue and empowerment.