LET MY PEOPLE FLOW WORKSHOPS
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Though not particularly fond of labels, Evan Joblin concedes to being a modern day "Renaissance Man" of sorts - an Artist/Writer/Educator with a strong interest in the overlap between creative self-exploration and holistic health and wellness. Evan was a volunteer in Israel with Project Otzma, a three-time Birthright Israel trip leader, a yeshiva student, and a mentor for teen leadership programs in California, Israel, and Costa Rica. |
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TIKKUN OLAM YOURSELF -
GUIDED DISCUSSION AND YOGA Although many of us aspire to “live in the present,” we often find ourselves fixating on the past and the future -- on what’s already happened and what’s yet to come -- on what is wrong in the world (and in our own lives), and what we might do about it… someday. While a certain amount of rumination is necessary in order to participate in “repairing the world” -- tikkun olam -- a sense of presence in the moment -- with “what is” -- can be lost during the process. We will explore the paradox of finding peace in the present moment through learning to coexist with our fears, anxieties, and frustration-- and we will learn techniques for mindfully moving through less-than-ideal realities with grace, through the cultivation of gratitude for exactly where we are, and what we have, on our respective paths. Along the way, Evan will incorporate yoga teachings and poses to bring what he's learned to life. (90 minutes) |
SELF-(RE-)CREATION THROUGH TRAVEL
Having visited more than 40 countries since his first overseas journey to Israel in 1993, Evan has learned to fuel personal transformation through immersive travel experiences. From a year of intensive volunteer service in Israel after college, working remotely from his laptop for 6 months while backpacking across India and Southeast Asia, training as a Five Elements Dance and Cacao Ceremony Facilitator on a tropical beach in Thailand, to completing a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Africa Yoga Project in Nairobi, Kenya, Evan's Jewish identity has been tremendously informed and augmented by his interactions with a diverse array of people and cultures from all across the globe. Join us for a guided discussion based on translating your travels into -- for example -- new artwork, cuisine, wellness routines, and opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth. Evan will show photographs from his world travels along with examples of creative projects inspired by experiences abroad. (60 - 90 minutes) |
TAMAR FRANKEL, PROFESSOR OF LAW, CONTINUES TO TEACH
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Boston University emerita Law Professor Tamar Frankel, who is now retired after 50 years of teaching at BU, was present at Israel's Declaration of Independence and drafted the first laws for the Israeli Air Force.
Now 94, Tamar has much to share about her experiences as an underground fighter in pre-state Israel, as a one-person legal department writing the first set of civil laws for the new nation (she was literally in the room when Israel was born) and the culture shock she felt coming to America with its 1950s expectations here about the role of women. To bring her to your campus,
contact Matt Hoffman today |
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A COMPLETE HISTORY OF ISRAEL, 10 MINUTES AT A TIME
JERUSALEM U CAMPUS INITIATIVE
Educational videos about the re-birth of Israel and much more. With an online library of full-length documentaries and short films available 24/7, you choose what to watch, and when!
Click here to access the course!
Also check out the History of Israel Youtube Series!
Click here to access the course!
Also check out the History of Israel Youtube Series!
HOW TO BE A SUPERHERO ON YOUR CAMPUS
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Ben Shapiro (Tufts University '20) has experience both combatting hate against the Jewish people and creating proactive messaging with Tufts Friends of Israel. He is happy to engage your group in a discussion with concrete actions to build a thriving community! Contact Ben to bring him to your campus. |
FREE COPY OF THE ZIONIST IDEAS
The most comprehensive Zionist collection ever published, The Zionist Ideas: Visions for the Jewish Homeland—Then, Now, Tomorrow sheds light on the surprisingly diverse and shared visions for realizing Israel as a democratic Jewish state. Building on Arthur Hertzberg’s classic, The Zionist Idea, Gil Troy explores the backstories, dreams, and legacies of more than 170 passionate Jewish visionaries—quadruple Hertzberg’s original number, and now including women, Mizrachim, and others—from the 1800s to today.
Email Matt Lebovic for your Free Copy!
Email Matt Lebovic for your Free Copy!
LIMMUD BOSTON: THE FESTIVAL OF ALL THINGS JEWISH
LimmudBoston is a happening, a volunteer-driven Jewish learningfest of culture and identity. From storytelling, music and meditation to Torah and Talmud, LimmudBoston offers inspiration and education – engaging beginners and scholars alike.
KESHET OF BOSTON
Join us for a text study, a holiday celebration, or a relaxed night out. All of our events are open to LGBTQ Jews, friends, and family. Volunteer committees of dedicated and fun-loving LGBTQ Jews plan all of our events!
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VIRTUAL CANTOR
Are you interested in deepening your learning of Judaism? Check out Virtualcantor.com for more resources!
JEWISH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston has helped to connect more than 6,000 local children and teens to adult mentors.
JEWISH VIRTUAL LIBRARY
JOIN FARM TO SUKKAH DINNER
Join Temple Israel for the Annual Sukkot Harvest Celebration on September 25, 2018 at 6:00 PM.
HONEY CAKE BAKE-OFF
Have fun baking for Rosh Hashanah with the Chabad Center of Brookline on August 27, 2018 at 7:30 PM.
ME'AH CLASSIC: 100 HOURS OF INSPIRED JEWISH LEARNING
Year One concentrates on two courses: “The Hebrew Bible” and “Rabbinics.” The year begins on October 15, 2018 and continues on Mondays from 7:15 – 9:45 pm at Congregation Eitz Chayim in Cambridge, MA.
The cost for the first year at Hebrew College is $700; financial aid is available by contacting us at meah@hebrewcollege.edu or 617.559.8708.
The cost for the first year at Hebrew College is $700; financial aid is available by contacting us at meah@hebrewcollege.edu or 617.559.8708.
ME'AH SELECT: DIG DEEPLY INTO A FASCINATING TOPIC
ESER: CONVERSATION, CONNECTION, COMMUNITY
JEWISH HISTORY IN ONE HOUR
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In One Hour is a unique educational initiative, with the teachings and writings of historian, biblical scholar and kabbalist, David Solomon, at its nucleus.
The project brings together David’s innovative and dynamic educational talks – many of which serve as basic introductions to a range of areas in Jewish Studies – with his more in-depth survey courses on Tanach and Jewish History, Jewish Philosophy and Kabbalah. |
LAUGH AND LEARN ABOUT ISRAEL WITH BENJI LOVITT!
CULINARY KIDS ACADEMY
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Culinary Kids Academy brings together groups of Jewish young adults for a tremendously social and engaging experience where they cook delicious food. While students catch up with old friends, or meet new, this high energy and stress-free environment makes for a free flowing and hugely successful programming opportunity. Within this 2-3 hours of unadulterated fun, we utilize our unique approach to create an environment of approachable, thoughtful, non-denominational learning – making Judaism more tangible and personal.
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"ON THE MAP" FILM SCREENING
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ON THE MAP tells the against-all-odds story of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 1977 European basketball Championship over the Soviet Union team known as the "Red Army," which took place at a time when the Middle East was still reeling from the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the 1972 Olympic massacre at Munich, and the 1976 hijacking of an Air France flight from Tel Aviv. Through the of lens of sports, ON THE MAP presents a much broader story of how one team captured the heart of a nation amidst domestic turmoil and the global machinations of the Cold War.
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HOST LIVE ISRAELI MUSIC
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Sagit Zilberman and friends play a variety of music, including Jewish and Israeli songs.
They also teach music and dance - to bring people closer to Jewish/Israeli culture. |
CHALLAH FOR HUNGER NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
Challah for Hunger launched a national advocacy and research project, the "Campus Hunger Project” which will train 80 student volunteers from 40 U.S. colleges to research the growing problem of food insecurity on campus and how administrations are addressing the growing problem.
The Campus Hunger Project is a collaboration of Challah for Hunger and MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. While several universities and colleges have recognized food insecurity as a growing problem, few, if any, institutions have sought to understand the scope of this issue – or to recommend long-term solutions.
The Campus Hunger Project is a collaboration of Challah for Hunger and MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. While several universities and colleges have recognized food insecurity as a growing problem, few, if any, institutions have sought to understand the scope of this issue – or to recommend long-term solutions.
ISRAELI STAGE PERFORMANCES
Israeli Stage is an exciting venture from Emerson alumnus Guy Ben-Aharon, translating Israeli plays from their native Hebrew into English, and producing them in Boston-area locations.
Israeli Stage is bringing renowned novelist and translator Evan Fallenberg for a one week engagement in Boston in early October:
In 2013, Evan Fallenberg, an American-born novelist, translator and Bar-Ilan University professor, bought himself a home in the Old City of Acre (Akko), an ancient seaside town north of Haifa whose population is exclusively Arab. While renovating the building to include an arts residency and mini boutique hotel, Fallenberg and his sons became a part of the neighborhood, with surprising results. To learn about those results as well why the local shops sell matza to the Arabs at Passover, what happens when Israeli Arabs travel to Arab countries, and how Fallenberg uses two local shopkeepers – Fady and Ahmad – to teach his students at Bar-Ilan, you are invited to meet Evan Fallenberg on his upcoming stay in Boston.
Evan is fabulously witty, smart and engaging. We are offering to tour his 40-minute presentation, followed by a 25-minute dialogue, on October 7, 8, 9, 10 and Oct 13.
Israeli Stage is bringing renowned novelist and translator Evan Fallenberg for a one week engagement in Boston in early October:
In 2013, Evan Fallenberg, an American-born novelist, translator and Bar-Ilan University professor, bought himself a home in the Old City of Acre (Akko), an ancient seaside town north of Haifa whose population is exclusively Arab. While renovating the building to include an arts residency and mini boutique hotel, Fallenberg and his sons became a part of the neighborhood, with surprising results. To learn about those results as well why the local shops sell matza to the Arabs at Passover, what happens when Israeli Arabs travel to Arab countries, and how Fallenberg uses two local shopkeepers – Fady and Ahmad – to teach his students at Bar-Ilan, you are invited to meet Evan Fallenberg on his upcoming stay in Boston.
Evan is fabulously witty, smart and engaging. We are offering to tour his 40-minute presentation, followed by a 25-minute dialogue, on October 7, 8, 9, 10 and Oct 13.
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NEW YORK TIMES PRIMARY SOURCE
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The History of Israel primary sources project is based on a compilation of 66 front pages from The New York Times which covers major events in Israel. The booklet that IACT has created for this compilation is designed as a guided self-study for students, although it can be easily implemented as workshop.
The accompanying booklet is broken into sections that examine major themes: Israel’s creation, Israel efforts/search for peace, accomplishments. With the newspaper students gain an overview of Israel’s history. Coupled with the booklet, students are able to refute seven chief accusations leveled at Israel and do so with historic knowledge gained from America’s leading news publication. |
TOWER TOMORROW FELLOWSHIP
Students interested in writing and journalism would benefit greatly from The Tower Tomorrow Fellowship with The Israel Project (TIP). This eight-week program in Washington, DC with The Israel Project provides fellows with the opportunity to meet with some of the most influential journalists and experts. Fellows get the chance to write publications alongside TIP staff. A $2,500 stipend is provided.
JEWLICIOUS
Get your news fix with a Jewish young adult twist! Jewlicious aims to change the way young adults participate in Jewish life. Check out the “Isralicious” section for all the buzz about Israel.
CHUBBY CHICKPEA FOODTRUCK
Avi Shemtov, an experienced chef started the Chubby Chickpea in 2010 with dreams of bringing Israeli cuisine to the food truck craze. The cute little chickpea character adds a lighthearted twist to Middle Eastern cuisine. Often seen downtown serving lunch, the Chubby Chickpea’s falafel is sure to be a hit on campus!
Check out the menu here!
Check out the menu here!
ISRAEL: THE ROYAL TOUR
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Travel News Reporter Peter Greenberg and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu go on a tour across Israel in this hour long expose. Join them as they visit historical sites such as Masada and Caesarea as well as the tech hub of the Technion Israel Institute of Technology.
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AIPAC DIAMOND INTERNSHIP
Diamond summer internships with AIPAC in Washington DC helps students become political activists. Participants will have the opportunity expand their skills in writing and research with one of most well known political advocacy organization. Fall/Spring interns may receive college credit, while Summer Diamond Interns can earn a stipend.
A WALK OF THE LAND
Udi Goren set out on a two and a half month journey through the Israel trail. The 700-mile long trek crosses the whole country from north to south and is world-renowned as one of the world’s best and toughest long distance hikes.
He'll be taking you to experience Israel outside of the headlines to hear first hand about my physical and spiritual journey from despair to a newly found hope and finding my place in Israel. The people, the national monuments, the mountains, the creeks and the Israeli landscapes - you’ll encounter them all!
He'll be taking you to experience Israel outside of the headlines to hear first hand about my physical and spiritual journey from despair to a newly found hope and finding my place in Israel. The people, the national monuments, the mountains, the creeks and the Israeli landscapes - you’ll encounter them all!
NU T-SHIRT CAMPAIGNS
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Taken from the Israeli slang word, “Nu,” which means, “C’mon” and begs a response, NU Campaign inspires a global community of ambassadors for Israel, through unique designer T-shirts!
The NU brand aims to carry the Israeli message of hope and peace to the world, by engaging people worldwide and inspiring you to connect with our beautiful country and represent its story, by wearing a NU shirt, wherever you go! NU allows you to create and launch of your NU Campaign for a cause... such as these these students who created "Israel Runs with Boston" t-shirts following Israeli expertise helping hospitals following the Boston Marathon bombing. |
BENEATH THE HELMET
From High School to Home Front: An inspiring coming-of-age film about five Israeli soldiers
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Beneath the Helmet is a coming-of-age story which follows the journey of five Israeli high school graduates who are drafted into the army to defend their country. From the creators of the PBS-featured documentary film Israel Inside: How a Small Nation Makes a Big Difference, Beneath the Helmet illustrates how these young men and women are defending not only their homes, but also the values of peace, equality, opportunity, democracy, religious tolerance and women’s rights.
Lt. (Res.) Aviv Regev, a deputy platoon commander in the 101st Paratrooper Brigade, will be available to speak after the film. |
JNF CAMPUS FELLOWSHIP
Jewish National Fund’s Campus Fellow program prepares young leaders to promote Israel in their community. Fellows gain experience in event planning, communications, and managing a budget. Participation in the Winter Alternative Spring Break in Israel is mandatory for JNF fellows, as well as attending JNF’s annual National Conference. Fellows will return to campus prepared to build a network with other Jewish groups and advocate for Israel.
ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
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Each year, the IAC hosts its National Conference in Washington, DC. Since 2014, this annual event has brought hundreds of pro-Israel leaders together from the United State and Israel to discuss the key issues facing Israel and the American Jewish Community. Confirmed speakers for the 2016 conference include journalists, several Members of Knesset, and Ron Prosor, Israel’s representative to the United Nations. College students can register and attend for a heavily subsidized rate.
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MONOPOLITY: THE ISRAELI ELECTION GAME
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Do Israeli politics confuse you? Do you understand what is happening with the elections and why? Who is Yair Lapid or Moshe Kahlon anyway ? What is a coalition negotiation?
Try this dynamic, competitive game that provides a light and entertaining activity for understanding the system of government in Israel, an introduction to the different political parties and taste of the fundamental issues within the public discourse in Israel! |
ICC - GRINSPOON MORNINGSTAR FELLOWSHIP
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The Israel on Campus Coalition selects fifty undergraduate students to serve as Grinspoon-Morningstar Fellows. Fellows receive an all expense-paid intensive training in Washington, DC, and return to campus to build support for Israel through networks and student government, as well as respond to anti-Israel activity. Upon completion students can earn a $1,000 stipend.
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ILAN BEN ZION, JOURNALIST
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Ilan Ben Zion is a news editor at The Times of Israel. He holds a Masters degree in Diplomacy from Tel Aviv University and an Honors Bachelors degree from the University of Toronto in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, Jewish Studies, and English.
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COUSINS OF FAITH
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An ethnographic 30-minute documentary following the daily lives of an observant Muslim and an observant Jew living in Atlanta, exploring questions of identity, faith, tradition, and how these facets play out in a modern context.
View the film here. Email the producer, David Micley, to bring him to your campus |
JEWISH FILMS AVAILABLE FOR PROGRAMMING
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Menemsha Films is the leading independent distributor of Jewish films. These include The Rape of Europa, the untold story of art stolen by the Nazi regime and of the heroic rescue missions that saved many of our global masterpieces; and Nicky's Family, the story of Sir Nicholas Winton, now 105 years old, who saved 669 Czech and Slovak children during the lead-up to WWII. All of the films surround Jewish themes, characters and issues. Many colleges, universities and Hillels across the nation are showing these films to groups and at special events. Check out the offerings and ask about institutional or streaming rights to screen any of the films. |
CHIK CHAK FOODTRUCK
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The food truck of Rami’s falafel restaurant! Chik Chak, a Hebrew slang word for when you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to wait. This food truck brings convenience to your falafel fix.
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FIGHTING ANTI-SEMITISM ONLINE
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Students at the University of California, Davis woke up to find swastikas spray painted outside of a Jewish fraternity, days after the school’s student government voted in favor of divesting from Israel.
Anti-Semitic events like this have been happening on campuses across The United States and the world. You can be an important part of fighting Anti-Semitism online. |
SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
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Invite your professors!
We welcome scholars from all disciplines, faiths, and nationalities who share our desire for peace and our commitment to academic freedom, intellectual integrity, and honest debate. The peace we seek in the Middle East is consistent both with Israel’s right to exist as a sovereign Jewish state within safe and secure borders, and with the rights and legitimate aspirations of her neighbors. |
SEEKING JUSTICE: MIDEAST PEACE
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Between November 2013 and September 2014, David Makovsky advised Secretary of State John Kerry as part of an elite team charged with seeking an historic peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians.
Makovsky's firsthand account of what it's like to work behind the scenes on the most difficult diplomatic issues of the last century provides a riveting view of the issues, the personalities, and the prospects for peace moving forward. |
EARN $1,000 WITH CAMERA
Gain valuable experience while
promoting Israel on your campus! |
CAMERA seeks committed undergraduates with excellent communication skills who can organize pro-Israel events on campus. CAMERA Fellows Representatives will: • Organize 3-4 programs during the school year • Write Op-Eds and letters to the editor • Create a network of media activists |
SURVIVAL HEBREW LESSONS
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Are you a Boston area student looking to brush up on your Hebrew? Professor Miriam Angrist at Boston University is well-trained in providing Hebrew crash courses to students traveling to Israel for short-term programs and Birthright. Get a group of five friends together and email Professor Angrist to schedule a session. |
PRIMARY SOURCE ZIONIST FILMS
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The Israel Campus Roundtable has partnered with the National Center for Jewish Film to identify “primary source” films about the history of Israel and the turbulent Jewish century. In particular, we have chosen documentaries focused on building Israel through Zionism, and the role of women during various phases of recreating the Jewish homeland. The ICR is ready to not only get you a DVD of one of these films, but also help you develop and promote a program including the film, framing questions, discussion, and additional resources.
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JEWISH MYSTICISM, MUSIC, & HAPPINESS
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ISRAELI MUSIC
& THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT |
Walk through the key events in the Arab-Israeli conflict using the lens of Israeli popular music. I demonstrate the ways that Israeli musicians have reacted to each event through their music. A fun way to understand the recent chronology of the conflict, and introduce some fantastic music as well.
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JEWISH
MYSTICISM & MUSIC |
See how vibrant Judaism can be, when basic concepts of Jewish philosophy taught in Kabbalah are introduced. While many students believe Judaism to be a list of irrelevant rules or campfire songs and nonsensical Biblical stories, students here will explore their relationship to Judaism.
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TEXT STUDY:
JUDAISM & HAPPINESS |
One of the fundamental principles of Judaism is happiness.
Students directly engage with Jewish texts discussing the value of happiness and pleasure, and how to make their own lives more rewarding in a very practical way. This is a great introduction to the study of Jewish texts. |
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Gordon Dale, a Ph.D. student in Ethnomusicology at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and adjunct professor of music at Brooklyn College, holds an MA in Ethnomusicology from Tufts University, and a BS in Music from Northeastern University, where he earned the Excellence in Music Industry award. In addition to working extensively in the music industry with top rock bands such as Aerosmith and Deep Purple, Gordon has conducted research concerning music and censorship in Hasidic Jewish communities in New York, Jewish hip hop, and Feminist Jewish Orthodoxy. |
GET THE JEWISH EDUCATION YOU NEVER HAD
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OnlineJewishLearning provides you with the opportunity to learn some of the basics in a way that is convenient and fun. Whether you never had the chance or would appreciate a refresher, sign up for one-on-one live video classes on subjects that include:
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VODKA SHOT, PICKLE CHASER
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Connect to Judaism in your own way, on your own timeline
Join Author David Kalis as he speaks about his sometimes terrifying, sometimes exhilarating, journey through the collapse of the Soviet Union, and his unexpected connection to Judaism and heritage. David will speak for 20-30 minutes and then take Q&A and discuss connecting to Judaism with attendees David's book, Vodka Shot, Pickle Chaser, is his story of connection told through the lens of a recent college graduate trying to make sense of the world. Contact David Kalis Today! |
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INTERACTIVE MURAL PAINTING
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Diana Gilon is an American-Israeli artist and teacher based in New York City. She is dedicated to initiating community art projects that promote exploration and facilitate personal and social change. Her work has spanned over 25 locations across the United States, Israel and Europe including universities such as Harvard, MIT and Tufts and has been noted in many major publications such as the Jerusalem Post, Yediot Ahronot and Ha'aretz.
These crowd-sourced, customized murals utilize the artwork as a tool and platform for dialogue and realization. They are fun and accessible to all people, no artistic expertise is necessary! |
ASK BIG QUESTIONS
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Can we change the world through better conversation?
We believe we can. We don't have many opportunities today to develop relationships with people of different backgrounds who may hold different viewpoints. When we have those opportunities, we are able to see beyond our differences to discover what we have more deeply in common. By having conversations around life's "Big Questions," we can create understanding among people on campus, in our communities, and around the world. |
ACADEMIC RESEARCH SUPPORT
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The Israel Institute works in partnership with leading academic, research and cultural institutions to enhance knowledge and study of modern Israel in the United States and around the world. Founded as an independent, nonpartisan organization based in Washington, DC, the Institute supports scholarship, research and exchanges to build a multi-faceted field of Israel Studies and expand opportunities to explore the diversity and complexity of contemporary Israel. |
VOLUNTEERS FOR ISRAEL ASB
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Do you and 9 friends from your university want to spend a week in Israel? Spend a week in Israel volunteering on Israel Defense Force bases with the Volunteers for Israel Program. Costs just $500 with substantial subsidies! |
LEARN HEBREW AT HEBREW COLLEGE
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Online or on campus,
why go anywhere else to learn Hebrew? Whether you want to decipher the aleph-bet, build vocabulary and grammar skills or master fluency, Hebrew College has the right Hebrew class for you. The Ulpan program uses the linguistic-immersion method developed and popularized in Israel. Hebrew College Ulpan is a full-language program that teaches grammar, reading comprehension and conversation skills. Courses for All Skill Levels |
ASK THE EXPERT PANEL
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Comprising a panel of members of Israel advocacy organizations and of student pro-Israel leaders, the Ask the Expert event allows students to ask any and all questions they have related to Israel.
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BRING ZIONISM TO CAMPUS!
Do you want to bring a great program to campus for learning more about Zionism and the origins of the State of Israel? Local historian and educator Herb Belkin is excited to work with campuses to develop and lead presentations suited to their needs.
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Mr. Belkin is a historian of modern Jewish history and the Zionist movement. He writes and lectures on the epic story of the founding of the Jewish homeland, one of the great uphill struggles in history.
His courses cover Zionism and its leaders - Herzl, Weizmann, Jabotinsky and Ben Gurion - who dedicated their lives to a reborn Israel. Mr. Belkin has taught illustrated lecture courses on Zionism at the Brandeis Center of Adult Education, Gordon College and the Explorers of Salem State University. |
WEXNER HARVARD ISRAEL FELLOWS
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The Wexner Foundation annually supports ten outstanding Israeli government and public service professionals as they pursue a mid-career Master's Degree in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School.
At Harvard Kennedy School, Fellows find a rich environment that is conducive to reflection and dialogue about Israel's policy challenges and the diverse leadership strategies that could address those challenges. |
GROUP TOURS OF VILNA SHUL
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Many people do not realize that just blocks away from the homes of some of Boston’s wealthiest residents in Beacon Hill is a Lithuanian Jewish immigrant congregation, which first placed a cornerstone for a little synagogue in 1919. Although the last member of the Anshei Vilner Congregation left the building in 1985, the synagogue, better known as the Vilna Shul, is full of activity again.
The Vilna is now a destination and a place of learning for anyone interested in Jewish history, culture and spirituality. It is a must-see historic site for visitors to Boston and a unique community venue for concerts, speakers, films and Jewish life cycle events. Havurah on the Hill now hosts Shabbat services/dinner for young adults. |
To schedule group tours of 5 or more,
email Jessica Antoline 
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FREE HEBREW TUTORING
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You know the alef-bet, but you'd like to be able to speak conversational Hebrew. Or maybe you've never been trained in Hebrew, but would like to be able to read along with your friends?
We have Hebrew tutors for you! We'll send a Hebrew tutor your way - free of charge. |
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HAZON ADAMAH FARM & FELLOWSHIP
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Want to combine food, farming and Judaism? Then Adamah is for you! Now you can receive 3 college credits for the Adaham Fellowship from the Wake Forest Divinity Schol.
Adamah: The Jewish Environmental Fellowship is a three-month leadership training program for Jewish adults ages 20 - 32 that integrates organic agriculture, farm-to-table living, Jewish learning, community building, and spiritual practice. A typical day is spent on our six-acre farm, in our commercial kitchen and on our goat pasture, creating sustainable business that models ecological design, financial viability and social responsibility. |
BUILDING LGBT JEWISH LIFE AT YOUR SCHOOL
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Want to start a Jewish LGBT group on campus?
As former Director of Student Programming & Communication for Nehirim, Ethan Sobel has worked with 25 leaders annually at over 50 institutions across the country. His expertise in outreach, marketing, content development, fundraising opportunities and campus partnership strategies will help launch or re-invigorate your LGBT Jewish student group. |
ISRAEL SEMINARS ON MIDEAST DEVELOPMENTS
AJS DISTINGUISHED LECTURESHIP PROGRAM
VETERANS ACROSS BORDERS
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Veterans Across Borders is a method through which to bring together the local Israeli and local veteran community, as well as those who are generally interested in army life.
The program consists of bringing together three veterans of the US Armed Forces with three veterans of the Israel Defense Forces and a professor as moderator, all being affiliated with your school. Personal experiences of the soldiers are discussed, taking turns telling stories and commenting on each others experiences. A Q &A with the audience is held afterward. |
FUEL FOR TRUTH
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Fuel for Truth equips young Americans with the basic facts and skills necessary to advocate to young adults, to increase support for Israel and America through education of radical Islamic terror. Israelis, Americans and citizens of all democracies must work together to face the global threat of terror so we can live in peace.
Programs include dynamic educational presentations, an intensive 10-week bootcamp training program focused on the history of Israel and world religions, a quarterly reserve training program focused on Israel advocacy skills, and an Old Skool Campus program that sends recent graduates back to campus to educate their communities about pertinent Israel issues. |
THE DAVID PROJECT
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Struggling to feel educated or knowledgeable about Israeli politics and issues?
The David Project helps students form a balanced and comprehensive understanding of the state of affairs in Israel. Staff empower students to train, activate and empower their peers on campus to engage in thoughtful and respectful dialogue about Israel. The David Project staff can help lead Shabbatonim, workshops and educational programs. You can even have your voice heard on their blog. |
ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT NETWORK
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The Academic Engagement Network is a network of university administrators and professors that oppose the BDS movement and help promote healthy dialogue about Israel. Network members serve as resources on their campuses, anticipate and address anti-Israel and anti-Semitic activities as they rise, and maintain ties to other campuses facing similar challenges.
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AIPAC FELLOWSHIP
The AIPAC Fellows Program is an exclusive initiative that will select elite, highly motivated, recent college graduates to help build the organization’s base of committed pro-Israel advocates. Fellows will be tasked with helping grow the donor base by meeting with prospective AIPAC members to explain the value of AIPAC and the urgency of helping to keep the U.S. strong and Israel secure.
The AIPAC Fellows Program requires a two-year commitment from accepted applicants. Fellows will receive an annual salary package, benefits and a housing stipend. Fellows will work out of offices in the metropolitan areas of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, or New York, NY. Applicants will be carefully evaluated through a multi-stage application and interview process. Only twenty fellows will be chosen for the initial class.
The AIPAC Fellows Program requires a two-year commitment from accepted applicants. Fellows will receive an annual salary package, benefits and a housing stipend. Fellows will work out of offices in the metropolitan areas of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, or New York, NY. Applicants will be carefully evaluated through a multi-stage application and interview process. Only twenty fellows will be chosen for the initial class.
FRIENDS OF THE IDF
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Bring an Israeli soldier to your campus with FIDF. First-hand testimonials are invaluable in illustrating the strength, innovation and passion that IDF soliders exhibit.
FIDF brings hundreds of IDF soldiers to the U.S. every year to participate in special events and programs, such as IDF Musical Ensemble performances, parlor meetings, lectures at synagogues and schools, regional gala dinners, and meetings with FIDF supporters. These events offer a great opportunity to meet IDF soldiers and hear the stories of these brave young men and women. |
CUFI ON CAMPUS
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CUFI on campus provides a platform for Christian students to become involved in pro-Israel advocacy. CUFI provides training and resources for student leaders to fight anti-Semitism and anti-Israel activity.
CUFI on Campus chapters can be great resources for coalition building at your university. |
HOW THE STATE OF ISRAEL WAS BORN
How did the State of Israel come into being? The creation of the State of Israel, marking the return of Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel after 2000 years, in 1948 is arguably the most important event in modern Jewish history. This video analyzes the background of how Zionism was able to create the State of Israel.
Furthermore, it shows how the Arab rejection of a Jewish State in the 1947 partition plan led to the outbreak of the War of Independence, a war in which Israel, against all odds, was victorious.
Furthermore, it shows how the Arab rejection of a Jewish State in the 1947 partition plan led to the outbreak of the War of Independence, a war in which Israel, against all odds, was victorious.
ISRAEL: SMALL BUT OUTSTANDING
Israel, a small country of outstanding beauty, is so many different things: a bridge between Africa, Asia & Europe, with pulsating urban life, breathtaking nature, an abundance of plant & animal species, thousands of years of fascinating history, a rainbow of cultures and traditions. Israel offers an energizing experience with a vibrant cultural scene. You'll believe it when you see it.
FROM THE GARDEN OF EDEN TO ISRAEL!
Do you want a quick guide to Jewish History? Crash course on Jewish history from the Biblical creation story to the re-creation of the State of Israel!
JUDAISM 101
What is Judaism all about? This 5 minute video explains the basic tenets of Judaism.
LIFE OF INFLUENTIAL ZIONIST ZE'EV JABOTINSKY
This short video created by Zionism in Animation documents the life and contributions to Israel of leading Zionist Ze’ev Jabotinsky. Ze’ev Jabotinsky was the leader of the Revisionist movement, the political ideology of Menachem Begin’s Herut party and the ideology of the Likud party today.
68 FACTS ABOUT ISRAEL
Did you know that Tel Aviv is home to eighy thousand dogs, that enjoy more than sixty dog parks? Learn 67 more facts about Israel a fun video that commemorates Israel’s 68th independence day.