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Rafael Barak

Ambassador to Canada

“I had the privilege to assist Jenna and Gil Lewinsky on their project…”

To whom it may concern

I had the privilege to assist Jenna and Gil Lewinsky on their project to send the rare breed of Jacob Sheep to Israel during my tenure as Ambassador to Canada from 2013-2016.

The initiative was a complete success due to the perseverance showed by Jenna and Gil. The team’s hard work and dedication to a dream is a testament of it. They showed professionalism with an ability to network with various donors, the Jewish community and Christian friends of Israel , and government agencies in Canada and Israel. The media coverage of the very nice and moving story of bringing back the Jacob Sheep to the land of their ancestors, widespread not only in Canada but also all over the world and in many languages. Our Embassy played an active role on it.

I wish both the very best of success in their future endeavours.

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Two women are posing for a photo outdoors, standing in front of a blurred reddish-brown wooden wall. The woman on the left, wearing a light blue blazer over a striped shirt, is holding a small, white lamb with black patches around its eyes and ears. The woman on the right is wearing a dark beanie and a blue puffer jacket, looking towards the camera.
Sheep caretaker Jenna Lewinski (left) shares a tender moment with a Jacob Sheep lamb. This adorable lamb represents the continuation of a unique breed with deep historical roots, whose mature horns are traditionally used for crafting the shofar, an important instrument in Jewish spiritual observance.
In a wooden barn, a woman in the foreground, wearing a maroon top and a colorful scarf, is laughing joyfully as she holds a black and white Jacob Sheep with visible horns. Behind her, three other smiling adults—a man in a dark suit and glasses, a man with dark hair, and a blonde woman—are looking towards the sheep. The sheep has distinct black markings around its eyes and ears.
A heartwarming scene of connection and laughter as a woman embraces a Jacob Sheep, with Israeli Ambassador Rafi Barak (far left), Gil Lewinsky, and Jenna Lewinski looking on. These moments highlight the unique bond with this special breed, whose distinct lineage is deeply intertwined with Jewish heritage and its traditional use for the shofar.
A man with dark, curly hair and a beard, wearing a bright orange long-sleeved shirt, is smiling while holding a small Jacob Sheep lamb. The lamb is white with distinct black markings on its face and body, and wears a small light-colored beaded collar. It is looking upwards. They are outdoors in front of a blurred rustic building with red and white painted walls.
A tender connection: Gil Lewinsky shares a warm moment with a young Jacob Sheep lamb. This adorable creature represents the future generation of a unique breed, deeply intertwined with historical narratives and Jewish heritage, eventually growing to possess horns suitable for crafting the shofar.
Five adults are smiling while gathered indoors around a Jacob Sheep. A woman in a blue patterned dress holds the black and white sheep, which has horns. To her left are a man in a blue suit and small head covering, and another woman with glasses. To her right are a man in a suit (partially obscured), a blonde woman in a blue blazer extending her hand towards the sheep, and a woman in a maroon top and colorful scarf. They are in a wooden barn-like structure.
A group of enthusiastic individuals, including Gil Lewinsky (far left), Israeli Ambassador Rafi Barak (partially visible behind the sheep), and Jenna Lewinski (second from right), share a joyful moment with a Jacob Sheep. Such interactions highlight the growing interest in this remarkable breed, cherished for its unique appearance, historical significance, and deep Jewish heritage as a source for the shofar.
A black and white photograph captures three Jacob Sheep standing in a row within a pen. Each sheep exhibits the characteristic black and white facial markings and patterned wool, along with horns of varying shapes. They are strongly backlit, creating bright halos of light around their wool. The background is a blurred light-toned wall and hay on the ground.

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