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The Israel Campus Roundtable facilitates connections amongst
students at Boston-area universities who have an interest in Israel, providing them with support from local organizations and the community.
students at Boston-area universities who have an interest in Israel, providing them with support from local organizations and the community.
IACT CAMPUS COORDINATORS
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HILLEL COUNCIL PARTNER CAMPUSES
Don't see your campus here? Hillel Council of New England provides a Winter and Summer Birthright Israel trip for students from campuses throughout New England! Contact Jake Freedman for more info.
JEWISH AGENCY ISRAEL FELLOWS
ICR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
CJP’s Israel Campus Initiative, IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed), leverages Taglit-Birthright Israel trips to energize campus communities. Hundreds of trip alumni become active each year and students make a serious commitment to strengthen and diversify Jewish life on campus. Our 12 partner schools have been transformed by these ever-growing communities of IACT alumni.
Matt Lebovic - mattl@cjp.org
American Jewish Committee
The AJC is an international think-tank and advocacy organization convinced that the best way to protect Jewish populations in danger is to work towards a world in which all peoples are accorded respect and dignity. AJC promotes pluralistic and democratic societies where all minorities are respected. Key areas of focus include: advocating for energy independence, promoting pluralism and shared democratic values, and supporting Israel's quest for peace and security.
Rob Leikind - leikindr@ajc.org
American Israel Public Affairs Committee
AIPAC's Leadership Development Department empowers students to be confident advocates for Israel -- both on campus and beyond. Working with high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, as well as young professionals, AIPAC's training programs teach students how to strengthen the U.S. - Israel relationship through political involvement. On campuses across America -- from Ivy League universities, to small liberal arts colleges, to Historically Black and Christian schools -- AIPAC gives students the tools to find their voices in support of a strong U.S. - Israel relationship.
Hannah Smith - hsmith@aipac.org
Anti-Defamation League - New England Chapter
The Anti-Defamation League was founded in 1913 "to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all." Now the nation's premier civil rights/human relations agency, ADL fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all.
Melissa Kraus - mkraus@adl.org
CJP Young Adult Engagement
CJP's Young Adult Initiative runs Birthright Israel trips twice a year. Attend one of their many social, educational, and Israel-related events or help start a new one! New ideas and volunteers are always needed - feel free to speak with a Connector for more info. Meet and network with other Boston-area alumni who are as excited as you are about the amazing 10-day experience.
Karen Nahary - karenn@cjp.org
Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting
The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America is a media-monitoring and research organization devoted to promoting accurate and balanced coverage of Israel and the Middle East. The CAMERA Fellows program selects representatives on various Boston-area campuses to collaborate with student groups in hosting educational events, as well as write in their campus newspapers. Each CAMERA Fellow receives a $1,000 stipend and a free 10-day trip to Israel.
Aviva Slomich -aviva@camera.org
Consulate General of Israel to New England
The Department of Academic Affairs serves as a resource for both students and faculty in search of information on Israel. Consulate resources are offered to supplement research material or curricula and provides information to help develop symposia. The Department also manages the Speaker's Bureau, offering knowledgeable speakers, scholars, artists, and political leaders representing the entire spectrum of academic disciplines related to Israel. The local speakers are available year-round for speaking in campuses or in the community.
Hannah Sinrich - political@boston.mfa.gov.il
Hasbara Fellowships
Hasbara Fellowships educates and trains university students to be effective pro-Israel activists on their campuses. Beginning in 2001 in conjunction with the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hasbara Fellowships brings hundreds of students to Israel every summer and winter, giving them the information and tools to return to their campuses as leaders in the fight for Israel's image. Upon returning from the program, Hasbara Fellows receive support from staff, which offers various campaigns, speakers, and other materials and tools.
Robyn Frum - rfrum@hasbarafellowships.org
Hillel Council of New England
Hillel Council works to provide a Jewish campus community to the majority of Jewish students who attend universities and colleges in New England without the benefit of full-time Hillel foundations on their campuses. Hillel Council also provides regional programming and leadership development training for both lay and student leadership among the established Hillel foundations and for emerging Hillel campuses.
Sam Mendales - smendales@hillelcouncil.org
Hillel International Center for Community Outreach
The Center for Community Outreach organizes relationship building initiatives, assisting students in engaging their peers in conversation, organizing jointly led programs with student groups, and create initiatives such as interfaith Seders, dialogue nights, and cultural exchanges.
Dylan Morpurgo - dmorpurgo@hillel.org
Israeli American Council - Mishelanu
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Mishelanu is a college campus leadership program that allows Israeli and Israeli-American students on campus to meet, explore their Israeli-Jewish identity and their connection to the State of Israel. Students are given tools to develop their leadership skills and are empowered to take an active role within their community. Mishelanu is a program run by the Israeli-American Council (IAC).
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Abigail Sherry-Musafi - amusafi@israeliamerican.org
Israel on Campus Coalition
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Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC) is a national network of students, faculty, and professionals dedicated to strengthening the pro-Israel movement on campus. ICC champions a whole-campus approach, enlisting allies from every segment of the university community to create a positive climate for Israel on campus.
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David Marias - david@israelcc.org
Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston
JCRC builds the broadest network of support for Israel in Greater Boston by reaching out to prominent non-Jewish leaders, media, and the Jewish community. The JCRC provides advocacy tools, education, and media resources to help synagogues cultivate Israel Action Committees.
Jeremy Burton - jburton@jcrcboston.org
Jewish National Fund
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Over the past 109 years, JNF has evolved into a global environmental leader by planting 250 million trees, building over 210 reservoirs and dams, developing over 250,000 acres of land, creating more than 1,000 parks, providing the infrastructure for over 1,000 communities, bringing life to the Negev Desert and educating students around the world about Israel and the environment.
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Dana Klein - dklein@jnf.org
J Street U
J Street U is the student organizing arm of J Street, the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans. We are a nationwide movement of campus chapters advocating and educating on colleges and universities, in our communities and on Capitol Hill for vigorous and sustained American leadership in facilitating a negotiated, two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Aron Wander - aronwander@jstreetu.org
StandWithUs
Stand With Us offers materials, conferences, speakers, sample editorials, peer contacts, and information helping students stand up against anti-Israel speakers. We have prepared a wide array of response materials for students to use, and we are open to modifying them in order to make them more useful to a particular campus if needed.
Eliza Kanner - elizak@standwithus.com
World Zionist Organization
The university and young professionals division of the World Zionist Organization brings high-level Zionist and Israeli educational programming to communities and campuses throughout the world. The World Zionist Organization is committed to promoting the Zionist idea and the Zionist enterprise as vital and positive elements of contemporary Jewish life.
Rotem Malach - rotemm@wzo.org.il
Young Judaea
Young Judaea emphasizes personal engagement with the real Israel through multi-faceted programs and opportunities. Young Judaea is a pluralistic, non-partisan Zionist movement with programs in Israel for 14 – 35 year olds.
Sharon Schoenfeld - sharon.schoenfeld@youngjudaea.org
Zionist Organization of America
The ZOA was founded in 1897 and was at one point led by Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis. ZOA's Campus Activism Network offers dynamic speakers and informational booklets about Israel. Assisting students in on-campus and off-campus programming from the national ZOA, students are also invited to participate in national student Israel advocacy workshops.
Jonathan Ginsburg - jginsburg@zoa.org
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American Jewish Committee * American Israel Public Affairs Committee * Anti-Defamation League * Combined Jewish Philanthropies * Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting * Consulate General of Israel to New England * Hasbara Fellowships * Hillel Council of New England * Hillel Int'l Center for Community Outreach * Israeli American Council * Israel on Campus Coalition * Jewish Community Relations Council * Jewish National Fund * JStreetU * StandWithUs * World Zionist Organization * Young Judaea * Zionist Organization of America
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The Israel Campus Roundtable is facilitated by Combined Jewish Philanthropies,
a recognized 501(c)3 organization.
a recognized 501(c)3 organization.
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