AIPAC: www.aipac.org American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Lobbies the US government about legislation that strengthens the US-Israel relationship.

All For Israel: www.all4israel.org

Americans for a Safe Israel: www.afsi.org

CAMERA: www.camera.org

Campus Watch: www.campus-watch.org. A project of the Middle East Forum. Reviews and critiques Middle East studies in North America on university campuses.

Caravan For Democracy: www.caravanfordemocracy.org organizes speakers and events to discuss Israel’s government and policies at campuses throughout North America.

Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations’ Daily Alert www.jcpa.org/daily from the world and Hebrew press. Helpful excerpts of articles and links to the original sources. Sign up to receive by e-mail.

The David Project: http://davidproject.org Boston-based project designed, through seminars, to promote a fair and accurate portrayal of Israel in the media and on campus.

Honest Reporting: www.honestreporting.com

Israel on Campus: www.israeloncampuscoalition.org

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.israel-mfa.gov.il an important source of facts and background on developments in the conflict. See also Israel's Story in Maps ― an interactive flash presentation on ancient and modern Israeli history.

Israel Project: www.theisraelproject.org educational organization devoted to ensuring an accurate portrayal of Israel.

Jewish Week: www.thejewishweek.org. National Jewish newspaper.

MEMRI: www.memri.org. Middle East Media Research Institute. Provides up-to-date translations of media dispatches from original Hebrew and Arabic articles published in Israel and Arab countries.

Middle East Institute: www.mideasti.org. Promotes understanding of Mideast countries, and understanding between countries of the Mideast and America.

MidEastTruth: www.MidEastTruth.com .

Mideast on Target www.me-ontarget.com Essays on current events in the Middle East

News Now: www.newsnow.co.uk/newsfeed/?name=Israel&x=3&y=7 A constantly-updated feed of articles on Israel from around the world, organized by date and national origin.

ShevetVoice: www.shevetvoice.com/ New York-based Israel advocacy group for young adults, with lectures, gatherings, etc.

Stand With Israel: www.standwithisrael.org Dedicated to correcting anti-Israel bias in the media and on college campuses; provides data and facts about the Mideast conflict not generally available.

Today’s Front Pages: www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages. 416 newspaper front pages from 40 countries.

World Zionist Organization – program options: www.wzo.org.il/en/programs/expand_category.asp?id=9

Zionist Organization of America (ZOA): www.zoa.org/.

America Jewish League for Israel: www.americanjewishleague.org. Helps with scholarships for people returning to Israel to study.

Anywhere in Israel: www.anywhereinisrael.com. Will find you Shabbat/holiday hospitality during your Israel visit.

Arava Institute for Environmental Studies: www.arava.org. Programs for environmental studies in the desert.

Bat Ayin Yeshiva: http://batayin.org/index.pl  Yeshiva for men in the Judean Hills about 15 minutes south of Jerusalem.

Bayit B’Yahad: organizing home hospitality for Shabbat. babait-beyahad@jazo.org.il; 03-693-0455.

Beit Midrash/Liberal Yeshiva: www.huc.edu/bmaly. Study of Jewish text and tradition within Reform Judaism.

Birthright Israel Alumni in Israel. Jacob Shwirtz at Jacob@JacobShwirtz.com.

Chabad Centers: www.chabad.org/centers, provides Jews with Shabbat/holiday hospitality and kosher food throughout the world.

Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem: http://uscj.org/israelcenter/yeshiva/home/index.shtml. Jewish learning in a Conservative yeshiva.

David Shapell/Darche Noam/Midreshet Rachel: www.darchenoam.org. College for Jewish studies (Orthodox).

Destination Israel: www.destinationisrael.com. Listing of short- and long-term programs in Israel for young adults. In Israel, contact Elana (02-620-4407). eric@destinationisrael.com.

Eco-Activist Beit Midrash: www.shlomoyeshiva.org/eco. Jewish texts and religious perspectives on ecology, and participating in environmental studies and hikes in a Torah atmosphere. (for men)

eLuna.com: www.eluna.com. Promotes quality kosher goods and services in Israel. Listings, offers and discounts. Before visiting the esetablishment, print out the discount coupon and take it with you.

Green Apprenticeship: www.kibbutzlotan.com. Intensive work/study experience aiming to provide participants with practical tools and theoretical knowledge in areas such as permaculture, organic gardening, building techniques using natural and recycled materials, environmental planning and alternative technologies, within the framework of a Reform Zionist kibbutz.

Heritage House: www.heritage.org.il. Jerusalem Center for study, Shabbat hospitality, traditional Jewish exploration.

KerenKolot: http://keren-kolot-israel.co.il. At Kibbutz Ketura, intensive Jewish study in a non-coercive, pluralist environment, combined with hiking and kibbutz living.

Kibbutz Ulpan:

www.kibbutzprogramcenter.org/KibUlpan.htm. Non-religious kibbutzim — volunteering and ulpanim.   www.kdati.org.il. Religious kibbutzim — volunteering and ulpanim.

Jewish Agency programs: www.israelprograms.org.

Jewish Agency list: www.jafi.org.il/aliyah/dept/aliyon/aliyon2004/aliyon_32.asp. Yeshivas, universities, medical schools, Jewish study, environmental studies, etc.

Jewish National Fund: www.jnf.org. Promotes ecology and the environment in Israel. They have a fund to assist young people who wish to come to Israel to further their Israel connections.

Caravan For Democracy: www.caravanfordemocracy.org.

Jewish Meals: www.jewishmeals.org/who.htm Shabbat meals in the Nachlaot area of Jerusalem.

Jewish Student Information Center: www.jeffseidel.com. Old City center for Jewish students and travelers interested in home hospitality for Shabbat/exploring study and travel options in Israel, etc.

Lech Lecha http://www.geocities.com/donnaatjss/lechlechaseminars.html programs throughout the year for learning Jewish texts and connecting spiritually with Judaism. 

Livnot U’Lehibanot: www.livnot.com Jewish adults aged 21–30 with little previous knowledge of Judaism and interested in exploring their Jewish roots. Thirty something program for individuals aged 27-40. Long- and short-term programs.

MASA Jewish Agency long-term programs: www.israelexperience.com/Masa/English/Programs

Matan: www.matan.org.il. Torah study in Jerusalem for women. Summer English programs.

Nefesh B’Nefesh: www.nbn.org.il/index.htm. Help for people wishing to make aliyah — financial, counseling, immigrant rights, job and apartment searching, etc.

Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies: www.pardes.org.il/home. English-language Jewish study in Jerusalem for young adults.

She'arim College of Jewish Studies for Women: www.shearim.com. Summer study program for English speaking adult women seeking to deepen their Jewish studies and text skills and integrate Torah and mitzvot into their lives.

Travel Jewish: www.traveljewish.com. For Jewish travel experiences contact deb@traveljewish.com.

Tagar Israel Experience. www.betar.org.

WUJS – ARAD: www.wujs-arad.org Offers young Jewish graduates and professionals (21-35) opportunity to learn about life in Israel. Semester and year-long programs.

Volunteers for Israel: www.vfi-usa.org. Volunteering options in Israel.

Jewish Agency Volunteer opportunities: www.israelprograms.org/volunteer.htm.

North American Jewish Publications

Being Jewish: www.beingjewish.org/index.html. Designed to address questions about various aspects of Jewish life. Practical information about being Jewish — non-religious.

GenerationJ: www.generationj.com. Webzine for 20somethings.

Jerusalem Report: www.jrep.com. Biweekly magazine on Jewish life in Israel and throughout the world.

Jewish Link: www.jewishlink.net/newspapers.html. Jewish publications throughout North America.

Jewish Mag http://www.jewishmag.com/   web magazine with articles of interest about all Jewish/Israel subjects. 

Jewish Press: www.ajpa.org/2/a-f.html.

Jewish Telegraphic Agency: www.jta.org. Jewish wire service.

Jewish World Review: http://jewishworldreview.com. Broad range of articles and editorials on subjects of interest to the Jewish world.

Moment Magazine: www.momentmag.com. Bimonthly covering the Jewish world.

New Voices: www.newvoices.org. National Jewish student magazine.

Present Tense  http://www.presentensemagazine.org/  magazine for twenty and thirtysomething Jewish adults

North American Jewish Events Listings

Birthright Israel: www.birthrightisrael.com. Calendar.

Jew Central: www.jewcentral.com. Jewish news for Jewish professionals.

Jewish Network: www.Jewishnetwork.com. Lists upcoming events by city. To list on-line or send e-mail jn01@jewishnetwork.com or Events@JewishNetwork.com.

The Jewish People: www.thejewishpeople.org/grplogin.taf. Lists events according to city.

Jewish Friends: www.jewishfriends.com/. Lists events and groups.

North American Jewish Organizations, Information, Learning, Programs

Academic Programs: http://www.jewishjobfinder.com/Career_Development/academic_programs.html. Listing of Jewish academic programs preparing one for work in the Jewish community.

Aish HaTorah: www.aish.com Inspirational stories and information about Jewish subjects. Links to Aish centers throughout the world, which host local Shabbat and holiday celebrations and study sessions.

Aleph: www.aleph.org. Jewish Renewal movement.

American Jewish World Service: www.ajws.org/ coordinates volunteer activities throughout the world.

Avodah: www.jewishservice.org/vol_listing.html?catID=2&vid=73. New York-based volunteer program. One-year commitment to volunteering in the community, living with other Avodah volunteers.

CAJE: www.caje.org. Coalition for Advancement of Jewish Education.

Chabad: www.chabad.org. Central information for Chabad Lubavitch hasidim. Links to local Chabad Houses throughout the world which host local Shabbat and holiday celebrations and study sessions.

CLAL: www.clal.org/ac_index.html. Jewish learning, leadership building, Jewish community.

Delet: www.delet.org. 13-month fellowship program for training future Jewish day school teachers.

Encyclopedia Judaica: http://www.judaica-guide.com/other-sites.htm.

Endangered Spirit: www.endangeredspirit.com/start.htm. Outdoor Jewish trekking and exploring.

Hillel: www.hillel.org. Jewish organization on campuses throughout North America. Many also have GAP programs for graduate students and young professionals.

Hineni: www.hineni.org/Default.asp. Based in NYC. Learning, connecting, classes, events. Orthodox.

Historical Cycling: www.historical-cycling.com. Cycling around the world while exploring the Jewish history and heritage of sites visited.

Israellycool.com  Webblog on Israel, Judaism, and cool ways to be Jewish

Jewish Coalition for Service: www.jewishservice.org/vol_uscanada.html. Volunteering in the Jewish community.

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