Our Federation has made an enduring commitment to the security and survival of Israel and its development as a just, democratic and pluralistic Jewish state.

More than twenty years ago the Federation established a vehicle to promote these ideals and to provide direct support of innovative programs that would have a demonstrable impact on Israeli society and reflect the values of our own Jewish community. Learn more

We close the gap through education

Our work in Israel aims to provide long-range solutions to close the gap by promoting educational opportunities for children living in the Upper Galil region (B’YACHAD), early childhood education and welfare programs in the Arab-Israeli community (ECHAD) and college-level education for all citizens of Israel at Tel Hai College in the Upper Galil.

We build stronger communities

Our work in Israel focuses on building stronger communities by promoting equal opportunities for all citizens of a richly diverse Israel. Israel is a country challenged by severe economic and social pressures that conflict with the very vision and foundation on which the country was built. We provide employment training and empowerment programs for Ethiopian adults, programs for all ages in the periphery of the Upper Galil region and programs serving the gay & lesbian community in Israel.  

We connect Israelis to their Jewish heritage

The Jewish state is struggling with its Jewish identity. Israelis are seeking options for finding meaning in their Jewish heritage for themselves and for their children. We aim to connect Israelis to their rich heritage through leadership and social action-based programs (Gvanim). In Rosh Ha’Ayin we are working with partners to develop a model pluralistic Jewish community (Mirkam). We support organizations in the area of Jewish pluralism pursuing tikkun olam through their work.