Guide Category: Israel
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American-Israel Chamber of Commerce Chicago (AICC)
Promoting business between the U.S. and Israel.
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Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest
The official representative of the government of Israel to the Midwest and its liaison with the Jewish community in 11 states. Israel-related services and programs: informational materials and brochures, cultural publications, events and exhibits; speakers bureau; academic activities (including visiting scholars); referrals on Israel-related questions, passport, visa, and other documentation services.
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Jewish Agency for Israel
Regional office for all Jewish Agency services and programs throughout the Midwest. Works with people who want to make Aliyah (immigration to Israel), serves as the regional office for all Shlichim (Israel emissaries) serving in the Midwest as well as the central office for all other Jewish Agency programs.
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Volunteers for Israel
Work on a supply base in Israel for one, two or three weeks. Ages 16 to 80. Room and board provided. You pay airfare. Certain to be most rewarding experience. Programs throughout the year.
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Mizrachi – Religious Zionists of Chicago
Conduit for Religious Zionism in Chicago. Provides opportunities for the support and advancement of Torat Eretz Yisrael, Israel Advocacy, and Yishuv Eretz Yisrael while serving as a vehicle for the practical expression of Hakorat HaTov for the Divine gift of Medinat Yisrael.
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Ameinu-Chicago
Committed to peace, social and economic justice, pluralism and the centrality of Israel to the Jewish people. Stands for liberal values and progressive Zionism.
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American Zionist Movement
Umbrella organization, providing educational materials and programs on Zionism and Israel. Sponsors of "Say It In Hebrew" ulpan.
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ARZA The Reform Israel Fund
The Israel voice of the Reform Movement in the United States. Seeks to make Israel fundamental to the sacred lives and Jewish identities of Reform Jews. ARZA champions and supports activities that help build an inclusive and democratic Israeli society.
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National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW)
The National Council of Jewish Women is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families, and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. For over a century, NCJW has been at the forefront of social change. NCJW members are outspoken champions for progressive policies at the federal, state and local levels. Over the years, NCJW's collective voice has changed the world for the better -- improving the lives of women, children and families in the US and Israel.
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AMIT
Educates more than 28,000 Israeli youth from diverse backgrounds within a framework of religious values and Zionist ideals, incorporating academic and technological studies, through a network of 110 schools, youth villages and other programs in 29 Israeli cities, development towns and communities.