Partners in Torah’s signature phone study program offers Jewish adults of all backgrounds across North America a cost-free learning opportunity to discover Judaism – its culture, history, and traditions – at their pace and their schedule. Jewish men and women with an interest in acquiring specific skills or who simply […]
The American Society for Yad Vashem (ASYV) was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors, spearheaded by Eli Zborowski z”l, to support the crucial efforts of Yad Vashem. Since its establishment, ASYV has grown from a handful of dedicated members to over 65,000 passionate individuals throughout the country. ASYV […]
The Story of the Celebrate Israel Parade In 1965, thousands of American Zionist youth walked down Riverside Drive in support of the young State of Israel. This impromptu walk evolved gradually evolved to include Jewish community organizations, synagogues, marching bands, and floats as it morphed into the Salute to Israel Parade […]
LATET– Israeli Humanitarian Aid (Hebrew for “to give”), was established in order to reduce poverty, for the sake of creating a just and better society by: providing assistance to needy populations on a universal basis, mobilizing the civil society towards acts of giving kindness and mutual responsibility and leading change […]
Masa Israel Journey is the leader in immersive international experiences in Israel for young people ages 18-30. Our diverse portfolio of 2-12 month programs includes: • Volunteer and community service programs • Internship & career development programs • Undergraduate & graduate academic programs at Israeli universities • Jewish studies programs • Gap […]
Unparalleled in the Jewish philanthropic world, Jewish National Fund-USA’s strategic vision has been, and always will be, to ensure a strong, secure, and prosperous future for the land and people of Israel. Everything we do — every project, initiative, and campaign we take on – is integral to our vision […]
The Government Press Office (GPO) is responsible – on behalf of the Prime Minister’s Office – for coordination between the Government of Israel and the community of journalists and media personnel working in Israel. For the foreign press corps, the GPO serves as the central address for contact with the […]
The EMUNAH mission is to alleviate the burdens of Israel’s social problems, to strengthen the fabric of Israeli society through excellent education and social services, and provide emergency services to its citizens during times of crisis. EMUNAH of America is dedicated to supporting the 250 social welfare and educational projects […]
Founded in 2002, the mission of Nefesh B’Nefesh (NBN) is to make the Aliyah (moving to Israel) process easier, facilitate the integration of new Olim (people who have moved to Israel) into Israeli society and to educate the Jews of the Diaspora as to the centrality of Israel to the Jewish People. By removing […]
United Hatzalah of Israel is the largest independent, non-profit, fully volunteer Emergency Medical Service organization that provides the fastest and free emergency medical first response throughout Israel. United Hatzalah’s service is available to all people regardless of race, religion, or national origin. United Hatzalah has more than 6,000 volunteers around […]
For 100 years, UJA-Federation has inspired New Yorkers to act on their values and invest in our community for the biggest impact, raising funds that sustain the activities of more than 80 core partners and hundreds of other nonprofits. These community-based organizations provide services that combat poverty, help the elderly age […]
Taglit-Birthright Israel is a partnership between the Government of Israel, Jewish communities around the world (through the Jewish Federations of North America, the Jewish Agency for Israel and Keren Hayesod) and more than 30,000 individual supporters in North America and around the world. It began with a simple idea – […]
“Inspire a woman, you inspire a family. Inspire enough families, you inspire a community. Inspire enough communities, you can change the world.” If you wanted to have the greatest influence on the direction of the Jewish people, whom should you target? The Jewish mother, that’s who. In 2008, eight Jewish […]
Since the founding of the modern State of Israel, hundreds of thousands of young Jewish men and women have risked life and limb to protect the Jewish people and ensure the security of our homeland. Founded in New York City in 2009, Belev Echad established a global initiative to honor these […]
The International March of the Living is an annual educational program, bringing individuals from around the world to Poland and Israel to study the history of the Holocaust and to examine the roots of prejudice, intolerance and hatred. Taking place annually on Yom Hashoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day – The […]
Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, is the ultimate source for Holocaust education, documentation and research. From the Mount of Remembrance in Jerusalem, Yad Vashem‘s integrated approach incorporates meaningful educational initiatives, groundbreaking research and inspirational exhibits. Its use of innovative technological platforms maximizes accessibility to the vast information in […]
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors to provide for the wellbeing of the men and women who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as well as the families of fallen soldiers. Headquartered in New York City, FIDF is […]
Renewal was founded by Mendy Reiner in 2006, after an experience he had helping find a kidney for a stranger. He met the man by chance in a office. At first, Mendy thought the man, who had swollen eyes and limbs, was looking for a tzedaka donation and offered him […]
Gift of Life is a leading national bone marrow and stem cell registry that serves patients all over the world seeking donors for transplants. We have made over 3,300 transplants possible for children and adults in urgent need of donors. Gift of Life was founded during the grass roots efforts to […]
Ezer Mizion’s mission is to assist, support and empower people facing health challenges, their caregivers and families. Founded in 1979, Ezer Mizion today deploys its professional staff and network of 26,000 volunteers out of 58 branches throughout Israel. As Israel’s largest health support organization, Ezer Mizion operates a wide range […]
Belarus is a country of eastern Europe. Until it became independent in 1991, Belarus, formerly known as Belarussia or White Russia, was the smallest of the three Slavic republics included in the Soviet Union (the larger two being Russia and Ukraine). Before the Holocaust, Belarus had a population of 1,000,000 Jews. […]
THE LONE SOLDIER CENTER: Where No Soldier is Ever Alone The Lone Soldier Center assists soldiers before, during and after their service in the Israeli Defense Forces. The center was established in memory of Michael Levin Z”L. Michael was a 21 year old lone soldier from Philadelphia who died fighting […]
The Friendship Circle is the fastest growing Jewish organization helping children with special needs. There are 79 different locations worldwide, with a total of 5,000 special needs kids and 11,000 teen volunteers. The mission of the Friendship Circle is based off the famous commandment in the Torah, ״ואהבת לרעך כמוך״ […]
WHAT IS THE SHABBOS PROJECT?The Shabbos Project, also The Shabbat Project, is a unique, international grassroots Jewish identity movement that unites all Jews to keep one full Shabbat together. The idea originated last year in South Africa, where the majority of the country’s diverse Jewish community joined together to observe […]
