World Jewish Congress

Future Generations

Oportunities for Involvement - Israel


	Universities		Nesiya Institute
	WUJS		Neta Project
	Koldor		Keren-Hayesod
	The Jewish Agency for Israel
	MASA Israel
	Young Jewish Leadership Diplomatic Seminar

Universities in Israel

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Tel Aviv University
Ben Gurion University
Haifa University
Bar Ilan University

WUJS

The World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS) is based in Jerusalem, but is active all around the world. A small professional staff - some appointed and some elected - arrange long-standing projects as well as establishing new initiatives.

Mailing Address
World Union of Jewish Students
Rehov King George 58
PO Box 7114
Jerusalem
91070
ISRAEL
T: +972 2 625 1682
F: +972 2 625 1688

www.wujs.org.il
About WUJS programs: http://www.wujs.org.il/about/programmes/index.shtml

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KOLDOR

KolDor, which translates as both “Voice of the Generation” and "Every Generation", is a coming together of young Jewish leaders from around the world, as equal partners, to forge and act upon a new global Jewish agenda. KolDor includes individuals from Israel, North America, Europe, South America, Africa and Australia. Our members are galvanized to take action, collectively and individually, by their common concerns and hope for the nature and the future of the Jewish People.

Address:
Nirim 1,
Tel Aviv

Mailing address:
P. O. box 9456,
Tel Aviv 61093

Phone: 972-3-6364055
Fax: 972-3-6364056

Executive Director, Noga Brenner Samia

www.koldor.org

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THE JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL:

The Jewish Agency helps tens of thousands of people each year reconnect with their spiritual and cultural heritage through such programs as the Jewish Identity Project in the FSU, the provision of new educational models and extensive educational services in Argentina, professional training for educators, leadership training programs for youth, and short and long-term Israel Experience adventures of learning and self-discovery.

www.jafi.org.il
Educational activities/programs: http://www.jafi.org.il/ed/

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MASA Israel:

MASA is a new and innovative partnership between the Government of Israel and the Jewish Agency.
As the Gateway to long term programs in Israel, MASA enables thousands of Jewish young adults to spend a semester or a year in Israel in one of over 100 approved programs by providing information, scholarships and more.
MASA's aim is to help young Jews from around the world to build a life-long relationship with Israel and a firm commitment to Jewish life.
MASA is dedicated to developing new and exciting, quality programs which express the multi-faceted experience of Israel.

MASA is made possible by the support of the Government of Israel, the Jewish Agency for Israel and its partners, the United Jewish Communities of North America and the Keren Hayesod around the world.

For more information:
http://www.masaisrael.org.il/masa/english
email

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Young Jewish Leadership Diplomatic Seminar

The Young Jewish Leadership Diplomatic Seminar is a unique program organized by the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Seminar is held twice a year. Since the first one, held in July 1999, hundreds of young Jewish leaders from more than 50 different countries around the world have participated in it. The objectives of this program are manifold, with its foremost goal being to enhance the relationship between young Jewish leaders and the State of Israel. The Seminar offers an in-depth exploration of the many facets of the Israeli agenda, including national security, economy, culture and society, Jewish life in Israel, Israel-Diaspora relations and other central issues.

For further information please contact the nearest Israeli Embassy or Consulate
www.mfa.gov.il
http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/MFAArchive/2000_2009/2001/1/The%20Fifth%20Young%20Jewish%20Leadership%20Diplomatic%20Semin

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Nesiya Institute

Kehillah Experience in Israel - 6 weeks
(Kehillah means community in Hebrew.)

Explore Judaism and Israel through a combination of travel, community service, outdoor adventure, workshops in the performing and visual arts, community building and creative study. Meet and work with fascinating Israeli personalities including expert nature guides, visual artists, writers, musicians, actors, scholars, and community activists.

Travel with Israeli peers, interact with diverse Israeli communities and learn about the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, in a series of three intensive service projects, one in each region of Israel. Kehillah projects have included building playgrounds, painting murals, and leading activities with teens and children. Projects have taken place across Israel and have included: a Bedouin village, a residential school for children in the foster care system, an absorption center for Ethiopian immigrants, and a day care program for the developmentally disabled.

Nesiya programs observe the common denominators that allow Jews to live together. Programs are kosher, and no full group activities are conducted that violate traditional observance of Shabbat. Religious observance is optional. As one past participant said, "having definite beliefs isn't as important as the willingness to explore what your own beliefs are and what other people believe."

Every Nesiya program follows a regional structure, starting from the Negev desert, moving to the Galilee and then arriving in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Each program combines a variety of hands-on experiences, including outdoor adventure, arts workshops, community service and creative study of Jewish texts.

For further information contact: will@nesiya.org

THE NESIYA INSTITUTE
220 5th Avenue, Suite 1301
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 920-1697
E-mail: info@nesiya.org

Website: http://www.nesiya.org

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Neta Project

An initiative whose goal is to train youth in the periphery of Israel for high tech professions at the highest level, while pursuing social goals and developing local leadership, education for excellence and contribution for the community.

Website: http://www.neta-project.org/

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Keren-Hayesod

Keren-Hayesod – United Israel Appeal is the central fundraising organization for Israel throughout the world (except the USA). It operates in 45 countries on every continent through 57 Campaigns under the terms of the “Keren Hayesod Law, 5716-1956” passed by the Knesset, in January 1956, and is a duly registered corporation in the State of Israel.

Young Leadership: conducts seminars, organizational activities and fundraising in campaigns together with active Young Leadership groups, including programs for recruitment of new volunteers and how to keep veteran volunteers interested. Plans, recruits, organizes and implements Keren Hayesod International Young Leadership Missions to Israel.

Website: http://www.kh-uia.org.il/

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