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UJC MetroWest's members take on volunteerism initiative

diller teensA group of 15 Americans, headed by MetroWest-area Rabbi Joel Soffin, are headed to Ofakim in February to join with local Ofakim residents in jointly constructing a library in one of the schools. The group under the direction of Soffin has done a number of construction projects in various places in the world, but the library will mark the first such project in Israel. more
Israel. A better stimulus plan.

The job market, particularly for soon-to-be and recent college graduates, is as bad as it’s been in decades. But as a Jewish communal professional, you’re in a terrific position to help these young adults find their way.

Masa Israel Journey offers terrific opportunities for young adults to study, intern, volunteer, and develop their skills in just about any field: the arts, business, the environment, health, social justice, technology, and many others for 5-12 months in Israel. The Chicago Tribune even reported that more and more young adults are heading to Israel to take advantage of these opportunities. Learn more...
  On the Ground in Israel
Amir ShachamA personal view of our efforts in Israel from Amir Shacham, UJC MetroWest Director of Israel Operations

A bi-weekly snapshot of the work UJC MetroWest is doing in Israel through the efforts of our Israel Office and the support of people like you. more
  UJC MetroWest Office
Israel

Located in Jerusalem, the Israel office is the long arm and “on the ground” eyes in Israel, promoting connections, encounters, and partnerships between the MetroWest Jewish community and communities in Israel. more
 
  Israel Related Web Links
  • Jewish Agency for Israel
  • American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
  • Israel | Arab Conflict Myths and Facts
  • Israeli Knesset (Parliament)
  • Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Aliyah and Integration
  Legow Family Israel Program Center

The Legow Family Israel Program Center (IPC) brings Israel to MetroWest and MetroWest to Israel in order to strengthen the "living bridge" connection. The IPC is your link to rich Israeli culture, travel options, engaging workshops, and more. Here is a selection of resources available to the community:

Community Events | Israel Experiences | Scholarship (Passport to Israel)

The Legow Family Israel Program Center (IPC) also works closely with the UJC Community Relations Committee to promote a strong and healthy relationship between the MetroWest Jewish community and our Israeli brothers and sisters. more
Diller Teens

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The Diller Teen Fellows Program is a leadership development program for exceptional Jewish teens to develop future Jewish leaders who will be committed to the Jewish people, Israel, and community service by exploring Judaism and Jewish Identity, Community Service, Leadership, and Israel. more
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The Peoplehood Project
The Peoplehood ProjectThe Peoplehood Project is a 2-year program for a rising generation of MetroWest Jewish leaders interested in building living bridges with our partner communities in Israel.
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Diller Teens Fellows from MetroWest, NJ and Rishon Letzion, Israel celebrated recently at their graduation from a year long program of Jewish leadership. During their encounter in Israel, the fellows ran a very successful day camp for youth at the Ramat Eliyahu Community Center. The video demonstrates the Ruach (spirit) of the program and the great connections created between the fellows and the campers.
Voices from Sderot Blog
We welcome you to this blog, where the people of the Sderot region share their stories, photos and videos of life under the constant threat of missile attacks from Gaza, and can hear back from American Jewry. Click here to read it.

Happy Birthday Israel
Happy Birthday Israel

This is a year of many milestones. In addition to Israel's 62nd birthday, 2010 also marks the 32 years of UJC MetroWest and the Neve Eliyahu neighborhood working together to integrate olim into Israel society.
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