Did you know that many Jewish young adults and teens qualify for travel grants to experience Israel? More information about travel grants and programs is available at JUF's website at www.juf.org/israel_experience , the Jewish Agency for Israel's website at www.jafi.org, MASA's website at www.masaisrael.org, or birthright Israel's website at www.birthrightisrael.org.
In order to assist Jewish educators throughout the world in dealing with this issue during this school year, the Department for Jewish Zionist Education of the Jewish Agency has created a link with contemporary background materials, historical surveys and program materials. www.jafi-ed.org.il/antisemitism/nf
Explore the possibility of starting a business in Israel, with the guidance of professional consultants. www.2binisrael.org.il
The JAFI Education Department's eAcademy is the largest single collection of Israel related online courses. The eAcademy offers a variety of Israel related courses including professional development courses aimed at Jewish educators. Browse their course catalog for the current schedule. www.jacontact.org/eacademy.htm
The Israeli Consulate exists to strengthen the bonds between Israel and America. Both nations share the same democratic values and ideals, and are composed of a diverse group of immigrants from all over the world. The Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest is part of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. chicago.mfa.gov.il
The Israel Embassy's special section for kids! Come and have fun while you tour Israel and learn interesting facts about the people and the land. www.israelemb.org/kids
A great interactive map of Israel. www.eyeonisrael.com
The Hagshama Department of the World Zionist Organization works with Bogrim of Zionist Youth Movements, Jewish students and young leadership and can assist in funding and programming such events as conventions, leadership seminars, activist training, student meetings on campuses, trips to Israel, and educational conferences. www.wzo.org.il
Hasbara Fellowships, a program spearheaded by Aish HaTorah, educates and trains university students to be effective pro-Israel activists on their campuses. www.israelactivism.com
ISRAEL 21c creates, aggregates and broadly disseminates high-quality information to the American public about the Israel that exists beyond the pervasive imagery of conflict. www.israel21c.org
The Jewish Agency For Israel strives to strengthen the connection between Jews everywhere who share a common heritage, identity and one common ground - Israel. www.jafi.org.il
Learn about the Knesset, the house of representatives of the State of Israel. www.knesset.gov.il/index.html
Over 40 communities from around the world have partnered with an Israeli community. Chicago is partnered with Kiryat Gat-Lachish-Shafir, located in Israel's northern Negev. www.juf.org/p2k
Shop in Israel gives worldwide friends of Israel the opportunity to shop online for Israeli products. www.shopinisrael.com
Gift ideas from the best Israeli brands. www.judaicawebstore.com
5th Annual NOLA Trip, May 24-26
Special Service with Nava Tehila at Am Yisrael, May 25
(There will be no Kol Shabbat Service at BJBE this morning)
Men's Club Golf Outing, Friday, June 28
