The Center's mission is to advance religious freedom and pluralism, tolerance, social justice and civil liberties in Israel, based on the belief that these values are intrinsic to and stem from a liberal understanding of Judaism. Israel21c Fascinating insights into daily life in thriving Israel 'Beyond the conflict'. This site is a glass-bottom boat on the rich reef that is Israeli society! Learn about Reform Jews in Israel, what programs the national movement runs and links to individual communities, schools and more.
Even NFTY gets mentioned. Click on the link above to read about JAFI's main goals. Leo Baeck Education Center in Haifa Founded in as a small kindergarten for German Jewish children, the Leo Baeck Education Center, an institution of the World Union for Progressive Judaism, has earned the reputation as one of Israel's most progressive centers for education and humanitarian outreach.
Rooted in the Jewish tradition of social action, Leo Baeck has striven to provide leadership and excellence in education, and creative services to populations at risk, since its inception. Makom MAKOM is a partnership between Jewish communities and the Jewish Agency for Israel, trying to create a more complex level of discussion and engagement with Israel Middle East Media Research Institute MEMRI MEMRI bridges the language gap which exists between the West and the Middle East, providing timely translations of Arabic, Farsi, and Hebrew media, as well as original analysis of political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends in the Middle East Netzer Olami Netzer Olami aims to serve the educational needs of all young Progressive Jews and Reform Zionists wherever they may be, helping to create a strong and meaningful bond with Israel and Jewish tradition through shlichut emissaries , Israel programs and camps around the world.
Netzer Olami is currently active on six continents and provides services to all communities that make up the World Union for Progressive Judaism. Rabbis for Human Rights Rabbis for Human Rights RHR is an organization of Israeli rabbis committed to defending the human rights of all people in Israel and in the territories under Israeli control: Israelis and Palestinians, Muslims, Christians, and Jews, young and old, rich and poor, citizens and foreigners.
Simon Wiesenthal Center The Simon Wiesenthal Center is an international organization that confronts anti-Semitism, hate and terrorism by promoting human rights and dignity, standing with Israel, and defending the safety of the Jewish people. United Jewish Communities The UJC works hard to promote strong relationships between the Jewish community in America and Israel through education and travel opportunities.
They fight to keep Israel strong, safe and thriving. Government Websites Israel Embassy Provides information about cultural and other activities sponsored by the embassy with links to the Israeli Ministry of Tourism and the Israeli Foreign Ministry. Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs Israel government website of the Foreign Ministry, containing up-to-date briefings, press releases and information about foreign relations.
Years of events, people, landscapes, peace and war, industry and culture Type in keywords and the picture will appear before you. The resources below will be useful tools in helping you plan engaging programs and advocate on behalf of important issues regarding the State of Israel Zionism Timeline This is a basic Timeline of Zionism as it emerged as a movement from the 19th century until today. Most of it is based upon the events and actions of major Zionist leaders, but there is also some background about the world as it was during the time of the many emerging Zionist movements.
Types of Zionism This document explains the many different forms of Zionism, their historical roots as well as their similarities and differences. Jewish Federation of Lehigh Valley — Scholarship is awarded for teens in grade who reside in the Lehigh Valley area who wish to travel on an Israel program.
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis — Offers scholarship for Israel youth experiences to individuals up to 12th grade in the greater Indianapolis Jewish community.
Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul — St. Paul Israel Experience Scholarship offers scholarships for teens living in St. Paul who are participating on an approved Israel experience program. Jewish Federation of St.
Jewish Federation of Omaha — There is a wide variety of financial-need base scholarship and grant funds available for teens traveling to Israel. Jewish Federation of Greater Naples — Offers partial scholarships for educational programs and experiences in Israel for families residing in Collier County.
North Louisiana Jewish Federation — The Federation provides scholarship for trips to Israel for contributing members of the Federation. Greensboro Jewish Federation — The Greensboro Jewish Federation is proud to provide incentive grants to encourage rising high school juniors through college-age young adults to participate in peer group trips to Israel.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Evans Israel Experience Endowment for high schools students who wish to participate in a summer program to Israel. We know health and safety. The safety and security of participants is always our primary concern.
Our itineraries are built with caution in mind and we are in touch with Israeli authorities throughout the summer in case last-minute travel changes must be made. In addition, each group is accompanied by a licensed guard, and our staff go through a vigorous training to prepare them for any health or safety issue. Learn more about our approach to safety and security. We know how to do fun! Rabbi Loren Sykes grew up in the northern suburbs of Chicago where he was a lifelong Jewish camper and active member in synagogue and youth group life.
He has wide-ranging experience in not-for-profit leadership and management as both a professional and a lay leader. He made Aliyah in August, , along with two of his three children and lives in the Arnona neighborhood of Jerusalem.
Rachael Brill has worked at the URJ since She has held various positions across the organization, most recently serving as the Associate Director of Camping, helping to oversee 15 overnight camps across North America. She has a deep love for Israel — she studied for a semester in Tel Aviv during college, staffed multiple Birthright trips, and has returned over a dozen times for both work and pleasure. Rachael grew up in Massachusetts and received her B. After living in New York City for nearly a decade, Rachael recently relocated to Memphis with her husband and their goldendoodle, Abbey Road.
In her spare time, Rachael is a competitive sailor, avid rock climber, runner, and hiker. She is excited to continue to work in the Jewish world and help teens explore their Jewish identity. Israel Office Manager HKremer urj.
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