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Israel, Federations and You
Keeping Israel safe, strong and prosperous has always been a top priority for the North American Jewish Community. It is UJC's mandate to offer meaningful support in times of need and to promote individual connection through travel opportunities and educational programs. Please take a moment to see how we are helping you to help Israel.

Israel Emergency Campaign

With over $350 million raised so far, the IEC represents a system that can make a true and meaningful impact.

Travel to Israel

Participants on UJC missions to Israel visit with members of their extended Jewish family and come face to face with the shared heritage, traditions, and values that unite us all.

UJC Israel

UJC Israel promotes the interests of UJC to the Israeli people, contributing to greater understanding between Israel and the American Jewish community

Partners in Israel

Read first hand accounts from our partners in Israel to see how the work we do is affecting the people who need it most.

UJC/JCPA Israel Advocacy Initiative

The Israel Advocacy Initiative is based on two primary principles: that the continued support of the U.S. government is essential to guarantee Israel's long-term security, and that federations and CRCs play a crucial role in advancing community-based advocacy on behalf of Israel UJC/JCPA Israel Advocacy Initiative (IAI)

Israel Education Resource Center

Whether you are a Jewish educator looking for curricula and materials for teaching about Israel, or simply looking for ways to educate yourself on the Jewish state, this Israel Education Resource Center can help Israel Education Resource Center
JERUSALEM (JTA) -- When the masses of visiting American Jews who own vacation homes in Israel's capital leave Jerusalem to return home after Passover, they’ll be leaving behind mostly empty apartments -- and frustrated Jerusalemites.
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2007 JAFI Assembly

Materials for the 2007 JAFI Assembly are now available. Click here.

Did You Know...?

Israel's only snow ski slope was opened in 1969. There's a ski lift now, but originally mules were u

Gottex was founded by Leah and Armin Gottlieb, refugees who arrived from Hungary in 1949 and settled

The glue on Israeli postage stamps is certified kosher.

Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem.

More than 30,000 North American teenagers have taken free trips to Israel. You can, too.

ICQ, which stands for 'I seek you,' was developed in Israel by a man named Goldfinger.

There are 10 Arabs in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament.

Israeli agricultural scientists have invented the featherless chicken, the seedless watermelon and t

Israel has more museums per capita than any other, including the legendary Israel Museum in Jerusale

Arizona's Hopi Indians are using Israeli irrigation techniques to make their desert bloom.

There are 150 nature reserves and 65 national parks throughout Israel.

Israel is one of only 5 countries in the world to successfully build and launch its own telecommunic

Israel has regularly participated in the Olympic Games since 1952. It won its first Olympic medals a

United Israel Appeal

United Israel Appeal (UIA), as part of UJC, is a principal link between the American Jewish community and the people of Israel... read more on UIA
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