israel advocacy
Hillel welcomes, partners with, and aids the efforts of organizations, groups, and speakers from diverse perspectives in support of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.
Milwaukee Based Organizations
MJF'S Israel Center |
PARTNERSHIP2GETHER (P2G) |
Jewish Community Relations Committee |
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The Israel Center is a department of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation and serves as Israel’s central address in the greater Milwaukee community. Their mission is to create connections between the people of Israel and Milwaukee through cultural, professional, educational and travel experiences.
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P2G is an initiative that links regions of the United States with regions of Israel. Our region, which includes Milwaukee, St. Paul and Tulsa, partners with Sovev Kinneret, which includes the Lower Galilee, Tibrerius and the Jordan Valley.
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The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) advocates for the rights and values of Jews individually and collectively, here and abroad. The Council implements a coordinated program of education, action, and advocacy for the Jewish community.
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National Organizations
Israel on Campus CoalitionThis is a pro-Israel umbrella organization founded in 2002 under the auspices of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation and Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life.
The ICC exists in order to inspire American college students to see Israel as a source of pride and empower them to stand up for Israel on campus. ICC coordinates groups and students to respond to anti-Israel activism by providing pro-active, pro-Israel information and programs. Click here for more info |
Hasbara fellowshipThe goal of the Hasbara program is simple: to empower a community of pro-Israel university students to have strategic impact for Israel on their campuses.
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STAND WITH USOver the years, the campus department has grown to include a sizeable team of campus professionals and lay leaders who are dedicated to supporting students efforts to promote Israel amid the virulent anti-Israel movement on college campuses. Our activity on campuses includes activism training, financial assistance for programming, educational campaigns, and informational material to support pro-Israel student groups and efforts.
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ZOAThe ZOA is a prominent pro-Israel group in the United States, with 25,000 current members. They work to strengthen U.S.-Israel relations through educational and cultural programs in the USA and Israel.
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Jewish National FundThe Jewish National Fund is a non-profit organization. Since its inception, the JNF says it has planted over 240 million trees in Israel. It has also built 180 dams and reservoirs, developed 250,000 acres of land and established more than 1,000 parks.
In 2002, the JNF was awarded the Israel Prize for lifetime achievement and special contribution to society and the State of Israel. Click here for more info |
The David ProjectThe David Project believes that students must be strategic and thoughtful advocates in order to realize their missions on campus. The campus team provides students with resources to help their Israel groups on campus. Below are examples of worksheets, presentation slides, and videos, which we think are most helpful for students advocating for Israel on campus.
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For more opportunities in Israel contact Hillel Milwaukee’s JAFI Israel Fellow, Heni at heni@hillelmke.org
