Guide Category: Israel
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* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.
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To Protect Our Heritage PAC
2421 W. Pratt Blvd., Suite 1206 Chicago IL 60645 (847) 676-4925 (847) 679-5505 [email protected] (847) 676-1830 http://www.protectourheritagepac.org Rabbi Victor Weissberg, Peggy Shapiro, Alan Molotsky Promotes a close relationship between the United States and Israel
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El Al Israel Airlines
The national airline of Israel.
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Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)
Supports humanitarian, educational, cultural, recreational and social programs for Israeli soldiers and their families.
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Israel Cancer Research Fund
The leading charitable organization in the US solely devoted to supporting cancer research in Israel. Since 1975, ICRF has provided 2,100+ grants exceeding $52 million in funding to outstanding cancer researchers whose laboratories are located in Israel's leading institutions. These scientists include the first Israelis to win the Nobel Prize in chemistry. Funds go directly to scientists via a granting process. No funds go to bricks and mortar. ICRF Chicago has expanded its board, created a young leadership, Visions board, and is raising awareness about the outstanding research taking place throughout Israel. Contact the office for volunteer opportunities.
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Chicago Area Friends of Yesha
Fundraising and support for the 240,000 Jews in the 146 Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria, and Aza.
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American Technion Society
Based in New York City, the American Technion Society (ATS) provides critical support to the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, ranked among the world's leading science and technology universities. ATS Donors have provided more than $2 billion since its inception in 1940. The ATS and its network of chapters across the U.S. provide funds for scholarships, fellowships, faculty recruitment and chairs, research, buildings, laboratories, classrooms and dormitories, and more. The mission is to enable the Technion to be among the world's leading institutions improving the well-being of Israel and all humanity through leadership in science and technology.
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Jewish National Fund (JNF)
60 Revere Drive Suite 840 Northbrook IL 60062 (847) 656-8880 (847) 656-8885 [email protected] http://www.jnf.org Beth Cherner Gives all generations a unique voice in building and ensuring the prosperity of the land of Israel. JNF is greening the desert with millions
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American Friends of the Hebrew University
Promoting the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science
Supports the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. For more than eight decades, the Weizmann Institute's dedicated researchers have collaborated across borders and disciplines, pursuing their curiosity, and making inspired breakthroughs that improve the lives of everyone, everywhere.
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Israel Government Tourist Office
Order maps, brochures, video and other information.