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Remembering Yogev Pazi

Yogev Pazy’s legacy in Chicago is one of deep connection, leadership, and unwavering commitment to community. As a young Israeli emissary, or Shinshin, Yogev arrived in the city at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic—an especially difficult time for outreach and cultural exchange. Yet, in that challenging environment, he brought remarkable warmth, energy, and purpose to his work.

One of his most lasting contributions was the founding of Shevet Sufa, the first chapter of the Israeli Scouts (Tzofim) in Chicago. More than just a youth program, Shevet Sufa became a vibrant hub for Israeli-American families and local Jews to connect more deeply with Israel, Hebrew, and each other. Yogev’s vision and leadership laid the groundwork for a community that continues to thrive. In a moving tribute following his death, Shevet Sufa renamed the 7th grade age group “Shivat Yogev” in his honor—ensuring that his name, spirit, and values live on in the next generation.

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Those who knew Yogev in Chicago speak of him not just as a leader, but as family. He was welcomed into homes as more than a guest—he became a son, a brother, a role model. He taught Hebrew at Solomon Schechter Day School and Shir Hadash Synagogue, worked summers at Camp Beber in Wisconsin, and became a bridge between American Jews and Israel—not through lectures or politics, but through friendship, joy, and shared experience. His kindness, humility, and sense of mission left an indelible mark on everyone he met.