Israel Affairs

 

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Background on The Jewish Center Israel Affairs Committee
The Israel Affairs committee recognizes the critical need for American Jews to support, remain informed, and be vigilant, discerning advocates for Israel.  The committee, through its programs and community activities, seeks to strengthen the Princeton Jewish community's commitment to and identification with Israel.

Throughout the year, the Israel Affairs committee organizes adult, teen, child and family educational activities, social events and intellectual programming that underscore the importance of our Jewish homeland and Israel's historic relevance to today's Jewish world.  In addition, the committee works with other groups within The Jewish Center community and beyond to disseminate information to raise awareness of the political, social, economic, religious and ethical issues currently facing Israeli society.

Supporting Israel Economically
One current initiative of the Israel Affairs committee is to encourage friends of Israel to support the Israeli economy by purchasing Israeli products.  Supporting Israel in this way is an easy and highly effective means of expressing solidarity with Israel everyday.  And, with rising unemployment and 1.5 million Jews living below the poverty line in Israel, our dollars are needed by Israel more than ever.

Buying Israeli products is no longer the challenge it once was.  Most of the major supermarkets in our area sell a wide range of Israeli products from breakfast cereals to meat products to wine.  ShopRite's Kosher Experience even sells Israeli ice cream!  For those of who like to shop online, the Israeli government recently set up a portal at www.israelexport.org where one can find links for vendors of Israeli food, clothing, toys, wine, art, jewelry, books and Judaica.  In addition, our index of web links on this page lists additional shopping resources. 

Getting Involved
To get involved or for more information, email the committee chairs, Joel Schindler and Elana Tenenzapf at israelaffairs@thejewishcenter.org.

Also, TJC members have the opportunity to communicate with fellow members on topics related to Israel affairs through the TJC Israel Affairs Listserv. Please contact the committee co-chairs to sign up for this convenient e-mail service. You may also click here for more information on this networking tool.

Israel Affairs Programs

January 10 at 7:00 p.m. 
Come see a DVD of a discussion about Israel that took place at the 92nd Street Y between Michael Oren, Israeli Ambassador to the United States and
Yossi Klein Halevi, an award winning journalist.  Both have a unique point of view because both men made aliyah.

January 31 at 7:00 p.m.: The Water Situation in Israel
Col. (Res) Sharon Davidovich will join us to share his perspective and insight about the water shortage and conservation efforts in Israel. More Information here.

February 2 at 7:00 p.m.: “Killing Kasztner” Film and Discussion
Don’t miss this award-winning movie about Rudolph Kasztner, a man who dealt with Eichmann to save Jews during World War Two and the consequences that followed.

This program is free to TJC members. A donation of $18 is recommended for non-members.

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Links to Israel Related Sites
All Sites Are in English, Unless Indicated Otherwise
Government of Israel

• Israel Government Portal: http://www.gov.il/firstgov/english
• Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/
• Consulate General of Israel in Philadelphia: http://philadelphia.mfa.gov.il/mfm/web/main/missionhome.asp?MissionID=75&
• Consulate General of Israel in New York: http://www.israelfm.org/newny/
• Embassy of Israel in Washington, DC: http://www.israelemb.org/

News from Israel

• YNET: http://www.ynetnews.com/home/0,7340,L-3083,00.html
• Ha'aretz: http://www.haaretz.com/
• The Jerusalem Post: http://www.jpost.co.il/
• Israel Insider: http://www.israelinsider.com/
• Ma'ariv (Hebrew): http://www.nrg.co.il/online/HP_0.html

Online Israeli Shopping

• Israel Shopping Portal: http://www.israelexport.org/
• Israeli Music: http://www.israel-music.com/
• Israelshop: http://www.israelshop1.com/
• Israel Crafts: http://www.israelicrafts.net/

Israel Advocacy

• AIPAC: http://www.aipac.org/
• The David Project: http://davidproject.org/
• ADL Israel Advocacy: http://www.adl.org/Israel/advocacy/
• Stand With Us Campus: http://www.standwithuscampus.com/
• Resource for Soldiers in Captivity: http://freethesoldiers.ujcweb.org/section_display.html?ID=1473

Hebrew Language

• Hebrew Learning Tool: http://www.dictionary.co.il/index.php
• English Hebrew Dictionary: http://www.milon.co.il/
• Hebrew Grammar Tutorial: http://foundationstone.com.au/OnlineHebrewTutorial.html
• Comprehensive Hebrew-English/English-Hebrew dictionary from Babylon Ltd.: http://www.babylon.com/define/106/Hebrew-Dictionary.html

For Students

• The Israel Highway (For Teens): http://www.israelhighway.org/
• Kids for Kids: http://www.kidsforkids.net/site8.aspx
• Israel Kids Website: http://israelemb.org/kids/index.html

Sports

• Maccabi World Union: http://www.maccabiworld.org/
• Israel Olympic Committee: http://olympic.tapuz.co.il/english.asp
• Israel Bobsled Team: http://www.israelibobsled.com/homepage.html

Doing Business In Israel

• Investing In Israel: http://www.investinisrael.gov.il/
• Globes (Business News): http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/
• Israel Export Institute: http://www.export.gov.il/Eng/

Tourism

• Visiting Israel: http://www.goisrael.com/Tourism_Eng
• USY Israel Programs: http://www.usy.org/programs/ip/
• Israel Airports Authority: http://www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Rashot

Agencies and Associations in Israel

• Masorti Movement in Israel: http://www.masorti.org/
• Jewish National Fund: http://www.jnf.org/site/PageServer
• The Jewish Agency: http://www.jewishagency.org/JewishAgency/English/Home/

 

Updated: December 29, 2009