The Israeli-American Council (IAC) has grown significantly over the past year. It has expanded from 7 to 10 regional offices across the US, opened new community centers, and added new programs. The IAC now serves over 10,000 families through its Hebrew children's program, engages students on 100 campuses, and trains new community leaders through programs like G'vanim and Eitanim. The IAC aims to strengthen Israeli and Jewish identity among the next generation, enrich the American Jewish community, and strengthen the bond between the US and Israel.
Jewish teen engagement power point a 4.314Jeffrey Lasday
The document summarizes findings from a study of Jewish teen engagement in metropolitan Detroit. It includes:
- Interviews with 20 teens and program providers and a survey of 240 students.
- National experts were also interviewed and national trends researched.
- The goal is for 90% of Detroit Jewish teens to participate annually in at least three meaningful Jewish experiences like intensive programs.
- Current programs are struggling with issues like competing for time, staffing, funding and communication. Providers want resources for trips, staffing, and marketing. National trends include a focus on hands-on volunteering, travel to Israel, collaboration between groups, and teen philanthropy programs.
The Alliance for Jewish Education promotes and supports Jewish education in the Metropolitan Detroit area. It initiates innovative programs in collaboration with Jewish institutions. One program, Shalom Street, is an interactive Jewish museum that has had over 10,000 visitors. The Alliance also provides professional development for teachers and directors, and oversees funding and planning for day schools and other Jewish educational programs.
The document discusses the history and role of the Jewish Agency in establishing and securing the future of Israel and the global Jewish community. It describes how the Jewish Agency helped establish Israel as a homeland for the Jewish people through decades of efforts prior to Israeli independence in 1948. Today, the Jewish Agency works to strengthen Israel and global Jewish connections through activities like aliyah, youth programs, community partnerships, and educational experiences in Israel. The overall goal is to build a strong future for both Israel and the worldwide Jewish community.
Reaching all Children with Education in LebanonLaith Aqel
This document provides an overview and acknowledgements for a report on opportunities to improve access to education for children in Lebanon affected by the Syrian refugee crisis. It acknowledges the organizations involved in producing the report and thanks various government officials and organizations that contributed information. The executive summary previews the full report's examination of progress made towards education goals in Lebanon as well as immediate, medium-term, and long-term opportunities to accelerate access to quality education for all children in Lebanon.
The document contains visions and missions from various organizations around the world. The visions relate to topics like education, empowerment, community building, and social issues. The missions describe plans to achieve the visions through activities like camps, workshops, presentations, and community programs.
The UK Task Force on Issues Relating to Arab Citizens in Israel held its annual review for 2015-2016. The Task Force has grown to 40 members and continues its work to educate the British Jewish community about issues facing Israel's Arab citizens and foster partnerships to advance opportunities for Arabs in Israel. In 2015-2016, the Task Force broadened its reach within the UK and Israel through educational events, briefings, and an annual study trip to meet with organizations addressing social and political equality issues on the ground in Israel.
The Jewish Agency connects Russian-speaking Jews around the world to their rich historical, cultural and religious legacy through a diverse network of educational programs. This includes summer and winter camps in the former Soviet Union that introduce thousands of young people to Judaism each year. The Agency also supports youth clubs, Hebrew language classes, MASA programs in Israel, and leadership programs in North America to engage the Russian Jewish community.
This document discusses the global issue of orphaned children and introduces the organization World Without Orphans. It notes that there are approximately 153 million orphaned children worldwide. World Without Orphans was launched in 2012 with a vision of providing every orphaned child with a permanent, loving family. It aims to accomplish this by informing, equipping, and mobilizing Christians and churches around the world to address the issue. The organization provides resources and support to national initiatives working to develop family-based care solutions for orphans and vulnerable children.
Jewish teen engagement power point a 4.314Jeffrey Lasday
The document summarizes findings from a study of Jewish teen engagement in metropolitan Detroit. It includes:
- Interviews with 20 teens and program providers and a survey of 240 students.
- National experts were also interviewed and national trends researched.
- The goal is for 90% of Detroit Jewish teens to participate annually in at least three meaningful Jewish experiences like intensive programs.
- Current programs are struggling with issues like competing for time, staffing, funding and communication. Providers want resources for trips, staffing, and marketing. National trends include a focus on hands-on volunteering, travel to Israel, collaboration between groups, and teen philanthropy programs.
The Alliance for Jewish Education promotes and supports Jewish education in the Metropolitan Detroit area. It initiates innovative programs in collaboration with Jewish institutions. One program, Shalom Street, is an interactive Jewish museum that has had over 10,000 visitors. The Alliance also provides professional development for teachers and directors, and oversees funding and planning for day schools and other Jewish educational programs.
The document discusses the history and role of the Jewish Agency in establishing and securing the future of Israel and the global Jewish community. It describes how the Jewish Agency helped establish Israel as a homeland for the Jewish people through decades of efforts prior to Israeli independence in 1948. Today, the Jewish Agency works to strengthen Israel and global Jewish connections through activities like aliyah, youth programs, community partnerships, and educational experiences in Israel. The overall goal is to build a strong future for both Israel and the worldwide Jewish community.
Reaching all Children with Education in LebanonLaith Aqel
This document provides an overview and acknowledgements for a report on opportunities to improve access to education for children in Lebanon affected by the Syrian refugee crisis. It acknowledges the organizations involved in producing the report and thanks various government officials and organizations that contributed information. The executive summary previews the full report's examination of progress made towards education goals in Lebanon as well as immediate, medium-term, and long-term opportunities to accelerate access to quality education for all children in Lebanon.
The document contains visions and missions from various organizations around the world. The visions relate to topics like education, empowerment, community building, and social issues. The missions describe plans to achieve the visions through activities like camps, workshops, presentations, and community programs.
The UK Task Force on Issues Relating to Arab Citizens in Israel held its annual review for 2015-2016. The Task Force has grown to 40 members and continues its work to educate the British Jewish community about issues facing Israel's Arab citizens and foster partnerships to advance opportunities for Arabs in Israel. In 2015-2016, the Task Force broadened its reach within the UK and Israel through educational events, briefings, and an annual study trip to meet with organizations addressing social and political equality issues on the ground in Israel.
The Jewish Agency connects Russian-speaking Jews around the world to their rich historical, cultural and religious legacy through a diverse network of educational programs. This includes summer and winter camps in the former Soviet Union that introduce thousands of young people to Judaism each year. The Agency also supports youth clubs, Hebrew language classes, MASA programs in Israel, and leadership programs in North America to engage the Russian Jewish community.
This document discusses the global issue of orphaned children and introduces the organization World Without Orphans. It notes that there are approximately 153 million orphaned children worldwide. World Without Orphans was launched in 2012 with a vision of providing every orphaned child with a permanent, loving family. It aims to accomplish this by informing, equipping, and mobilizing Christians and churches around the world to address the issue. The organization provides resources and support to national initiatives working to develop family-based care solutions for orphans and vulnerable children.
The annual report summarizes the activities of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver for 2006. It highlights that the Federation raised over $10.5 million that year through its Combined Jewish Appeal campaign and Israel Emergency Campaign. It also discusses the Federation's work in community building, leadership development, and supporting organizations in Israel and locally. The report provides an overview of the Federation's fundraising results, programs, and financial information for the year.
The document describes Tavor Academy, an organization established in 2010 in Upper Nazareth, Israel to strengthen Zionist identity among secular youth and the social fabric of the city. The academy runs multi-year educational programs to develop Jewish-Israeli leadership, beginning with a 10-month pre-army mechina program for 45 students selected annually from 500 applicants. Graduates integrate into the IDF and take on leadership roles. The academy combines learning with intensive volunteering and prepares students thoroughly for meaningful service in the IDF and as future leaders.
The Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco unveiled a new grant-making model called the Impact Grants Initiative (IGI) to fund innovative programs engaging young adults in Jewish life. IGI awarded over $1 million in grants to 7 programs through a competitive process over 3 years, focusing on measurable outcomes. This hands-on approach aims to involve younger donors who want more involvement in how their donations are used. It represents a shift away from traditional federation funding of established agencies.
Rochester Interfaith Youth Community (IFYC) is a partnership of youth and adults from different religious backgrounds that is modeled after a national program. The purpose of Rochester IFYC is to build mutual respect and pluralism among youth by having them work together on service projects. So far, Rochester IFYC has held training sessions and service events. Upcoming, the group is planning an event at a local art exhibit on race where youth will discuss relationships between racism and religious intolerance and create art in response.
Faith in the Roots, slides from Stories from the Field, a webcast held 3-9-11 including reports from participants in the first year of the Community Organizing Residency (COR), a program of Jewish Funds for Justice.
Presentation russian speaking jewish community sasha (2)Lisa Finkelstein
The document discusses the Russian-speaking Jewish community in North America, particularly in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. It notes that this population faces risks of assimilation and feels disconnected from organized Jewish communities. The Jewish Agency proposes several initiatives to engage Russian-speaking Jews through educational and cultural programs centered around Israel, arts, and culture to strengthen their Jewish identities. Suggested programs include retreats, trips to Israel, summer camps for teens, and leadership development opportunities for young adults.
This document is a media kit for PresenTense magazine that provides information for advertisers. PresenTense is a volunteer-run magazine for Jews aged 20-30/35 that covers social, political, and cultural issues of relevance to young Jewish communities. It has a readership of over 20,000 across North America and Israel, with key demographics of educated urban professionals. In addition to the magazine, PresenTense also runs community programs and a fellowship for social entrepreneurs to engage readers. The media kit outlines advertising rates and publication dates to promote the magazine as a way for companies to reach this niche demographic.
The document introduces the Threshold Fellowship, which brings together talented individuals from across Israel to develop new ventures in Jewish education. It thanks the many people involved in selecting fellows and mentoring them. The fellowship aims to harness the creativity of the Nachlaot community to incubate innovative projects. Brief profiles of 8 fellows and their projects are then presented. The projects focus on areas like educational programs for at-risk teens, Shabbat hospitality for tourists, specialty farming, and Jewish community building.
The document provides information about Jewish events and organizations in Minneapolis for the winter of 2014, including details on celebrating Chanukah, a profile of the Minnesota Jewish Arts Council (Rimon), a calendar of Jewish happenings, and news briefs about Federation initiatives and partner organizations. It also recognizes individuals who received awards from the Minneapolis Jewish Federation for their leadership and support of the local Jewish community.
The document discusses issues related to religious pluralism and democracy in Israel. It encourages readers to vote in the World Zionist Organization elections to support Mercaz, which advocates for religious freedom and equality in Israel. It highlights how current policies favor Orthodox Judaism over other denominations like Conservative/Masorti Judaism. The document also notes the importance of engaging young American Jews and maintaining the connection between them and Israel.
This document is a newsletter from the Minneapolis Jewish community in winter 2015/5776 that includes:
- Thank you messages to corporate partners who support the community
- Information about upcoming community events like a trip to Israel, the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival, and a humor festival
- News highlights like a cooking class through Yachad providing baked goods for community events
- Recognition of community members who received awards for their leadership and philanthropy
- An announcement about a new focus on legacy giving in the community
The document summarizes the PresenTense Institute, which selected 16 fellows in 2009 to develop solutions for Jewish and global problems. The fellows' ventures focused on areas like education, social action, the arts, environment, and philanthropy. It provides brief descriptions of ventures by the various fellows, such as developing educational animated series on Jewish history, programs encouraging energy savings, and digital tools to empower civic engagement. It also lists sponsor chairs that supported the institute.
Masa Israel Journey gives young Jewish adults between the ages of 18 to 30 opportunities to spend 5 to 12 months in Israel through various gap year, study abroad, and post-college programs. It helps participants find programs that match their interests, provides scholarships and support, and keeps alumni engaged after their Israel experience. Research shows these long-term Israel programs are crucial for inspiring future Jewish leaders and ensuring a strong connection to Israel that lasts longer than short-term trips.
This document is a media kit for PresenTense magazine that provides information about advertising opportunities. PresenTense is a volunteer-run magazine for Jews aged 20-30/35 that covers social, political, and cultural issues of relevance to young Jewish communities. It has a readership of over 20,000 across North America and Israel, with key demographics of educated urban professionals. In addition to the magazine, PresenTense also runs fellowship and community programs. Advertising in PresenTense provides access to its readership and involvement in its additional community initiatives.
This document is a media kit for PresenTense magazine that provides information about advertising opportunities. PresenTense is a volunteer-run magazine for Jews aged 20-30/35 that covers social, political, and cultural issues of relevance to young Jewish communities. It has a readership of over 20,000 across North America and Israel, with key demographics of educated urban professionals. In addition to the magazine, PresenTense also runs fellowship and community programs. Advertising in PresenTense provides access to its readership and involvement in its additional community initiatives.
Description of Women Transcending Boundaries' plans for A-OK (Acts of Kindness) Weekend in Syracuse, New York, September 11-12. Organization background, statement of need, contribution to community building, desired outcomes, action steps, outcome measures, relation to existing programs, timetable, and sustainability plan
This article discusses Rabbi Gersh Lazarow, who serves as the rabbi of Temple Beth Israel in Melbourne, Australia. It describes the challenges of being a progressive rabbi in a community where progressive Judaism is not the norm. Rabbi Lazarow studied at HUC-JIR, which imbued him with pride and commitment in reform Judaism. He returned to Australia determined to transform the community and challenge notions of modern Judaism there. Previously he worked to establish the Center for Living Judaism at a Jewish day school in Melbourne to inculcate students with pride and passion in progressive Judaism.
The annual report summarizes the activities of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver for 2006. It highlights that the Federation raised over $10.5 million that year through its Combined Jewish Appeal campaign and Israel Emergency Campaign. It also discusses the Federation's work in community building, leadership development, and supporting organizations in Israel and locally. The report provides an overview of the Federation's fundraising results, programs, and financial information for the year.
The document describes Tavor Academy, an organization established in 2010 in Upper Nazareth, Israel to strengthen Zionist identity among secular youth and the social fabric of the city. The academy runs multi-year educational programs to develop Jewish-Israeli leadership, beginning with a 10-month pre-army mechina program for 45 students selected annually from 500 applicants. Graduates integrate into the IDF and take on leadership roles. The academy combines learning with intensive volunteering and prepares students thoroughly for meaningful service in the IDF and as future leaders.
The Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco unveiled a new grant-making model called the Impact Grants Initiative (IGI) to fund innovative programs engaging young adults in Jewish life. IGI awarded over $1 million in grants to 7 programs through a competitive process over 3 years, focusing on measurable outcomes. This hands-on approach aims to involve younger donors who want more involvement in how their donations are used. It represents a shift away from traditional federation funding of established agencies.
Rochester Interfaith Youth Community (IFYC) is a partnership of youth and adults from different religious backgrounds that is modeled after a national program. The purpose of Rochester IFYC is to build mutual respect and pluralism among youth by having them work together on service projects. So far, Rochester IFYC has held training sessions and service events. Upcoming, the group is planning an event at a local art exhibit on race where youth will discuss relationships between racism and religious intolerance and create art in response.
Faith in the Roots, slides from Stories from the Field, a webcast held 3-9-11 including reports from participants in the first year of the Community Organizing Residency (COR), a program of Jewish Funds for Justice.
Presentation russian speaking jewish community sasha (2)Lisa Finkelstein
The document discusses the Russian-speaking Jewish community in North America, particularly in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. It notes that this population faces risks of assimilation and feels disconnected from organized Jewish communities. The Jewish Agency proposes several initiatives to engage Russian-speaking Jews through educational and cultural programs centered around Israel, arts, and culture to strengthen their Jewish identities. Suggested programs include retreats, trips to Israel, summer camps for teens, and leadership development opportunities for young adults.
This document is a media kit for PresenTense magazine that provides information for advertisers. PresenTense is a volunteer-run magazine for Jews aged 20-30/35 that covers social, political, and cultural issues of relevance to young Jewish communities. It has a readership of over 20,000 across North America and Israel, with key demographics of educated urban professionals. In addition to the magazine, PresenTense also runs community programs and a fellowship for social entrepreneurs to engage readers. The media kit outlines advertising rates and publication dates to promote the magazine as a way for companies to reach this niche demographic.
The document introduces the Threshold Fellowship, which brings together talented individuals from across Israel to develop new ventures in Jewish education. It thanks the many people involved in selecting fellows and mentoring them. The fellowship aims to harness the creativity of the Nachlaot community to incubate innovative projects. Brief profiles of 8 fellows and their projects are then presented. The projects focus on areas like educational programs for at-risk teens, Shabbat hospitality for tourists, specialty farming, and Jewish community building.
The document provides information about Jewish events and organizations in Minneapolis for the winter of 2014, including details on celebrating Chanukah, a profile of the Minnesota Jewish Arts Council (Rimon), a calendar of Jewish happenings, and news briefs about Federation initiatives and partner organizations. It also recognizes individuals who received awards from the Minneapolis Jewish Federation for their leadership and support of the local Jewish community.
The document discusses issues related to religious pluralism and democracy in Israel. It encourages readers to vote in the World Zionist Organization elections to support Mercaz, which advocates for religious freedom and equality in Israel. It highlights how current policies favor Orthodox Judaism over other denominations like Conservative/Masorti Judaism. The document also notes the importance of engaging young American Jews and maintaining the connection between them and Israel.
This document is a newsletter from the Minneapolis Jewish community in winter 2015/5776 that includes:
- Thank you messages to corporate partners who support the community
- Information about upcoming community events like a trip to Israel, the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival, and a humor festival
- News highlights like a cooking class through Yachad providing baked goods for community events
- Recognition of community members who received awards for their leadership and philanthropy
- An announcement about a new focus on legacy giving in the community
The document summarizes the PresenTense Institute, which selected 16 fellows in 2009 to develop solutions for Jewish and global problems. The fellows' ventures focused on areas like education, social action, the arts, environment, and philanthropy. It provides brief descriptions of ventures by the various fellows, such as developing educational animated series on Jewish history, programs encouraging energy savings, and digital tools to empower civic engagement. It also lists sponsor chairs that supported the institute.
Masa Israel Journey gives young Jewish adults between the ages of 18 to 30 opportunities to spend 5 to 12 months in Israel through various gap year, study abroad, and post-college programs. It helps participants find programs that match their interests, provides scholarships and support, and keeps alumni engaged after their Israel experience. Research shows these long-term Israel programs are crucial for inspiring future Jewish leaders and ensuring a strong connection to Israel that lasts longer than short-term trips.
This document is a media kit for PresenTense magazine that provides information about advertising opportunities. PresenTense is a volunteer-run magazine for Jews aged 20-30/35 that covers social, political, and cultural issues of relevance to young Jewish communities. It has a readership of over 20,000 across North America and Israel, with key demographics of educated urban professionals. In addition to the magazine, PresenTense also runs fellowship and community programs. Advertising in PresenTense provides access to its readership and involvement in its additional community initiatives.
This document is a media kit for PresenTense magazine that provides information about advertising opportunities. PresenTense is a volunteer-run magazine for Jews aged 20-30/35 that covers social, political, and cultural issues of relevance to young Jewish communities. It has a readership of over 20,000 across North America and Israel, with key demographics of educated urban professionals. In addition to the magazine, PresenTense also runs fellowship and community programs. Advertising in PresenTense provides access to its readership and involvement in its additional community initiatives.
Description of Women Transcending Boundaries' plans for A-OK (Acts of Kindness) Weekend in Syracuse, New York, September 11-12. Organization background, statement of need, contribution to community building, desired outcomes, action steps, outcome measures, relation to existing programs, timetable, and sustainability plan
This article discusses Rabbi Gersh Lazarow, who serves as the rabbi of Temple Beth Israel in Melbourne, Australia. It describes the challenges of being a progressive rabbi in a community where progressive Judaism is not the norm. Rabbi Lazarow studied at HUC-JIR, which imbued him with pride and commitment in reform Judaism. He returned to Australia determined to transform the community and challenge notions of modern Judaism there. Previously he worked to establish the Center for Living Judaism at a Jewish day school in Melbourne to inculcate students with pride and passion in progressive Judaism.
3. DEAR FRIENDS,
We are excited to share this report on the IAC’s growing impact all across
the country. Over the past year, we have accomplished much as we fulfill
our organization’s bold and ambitious vision.
The IAC has come a long way. In 2007, we became the first organization devoted
to engaging Israeli-Americans. As we have become the fastest-growing Jewish
organization in the United States, the IAC is continuing to build an engaged
and united community that strengthens the Israeli and Jewish identities of our
next generations, enriches the American Jewish community, and builds the bond
between the peoples of the United States and Israel.
We are showing that the Israeli-American community — which constitutes
10 percent of the American Jewish population — can be employed as a strategic
asset for the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Over the past year, we advanced
our mission by better integrating our work with the broader American Jewish
community, which has enabled us to garner more support for the State of Israel
while connecting the next generation to their Israeliness.
As one community, we are teaching our children Hebrew, engaging our students
on campus, training new community leaders and activities, celebrating Israel,
and organizing the largest-ever Israeli-American conference in history.
Some of our accomplishments include:
EXPANDING OUR NETWORK FROM SEVEN TO TEN NATIONAL REGIONS
by adding Chicago, Philadelphia, and Seattle offices. This expansion allows us
to better serve the dynamic Israeli-American communities across the country.
OPENING THE NEW IAC SHEPHER COMMUNITY CENTER in the San Fernando
Valley. This vibrant hub for Jewish life engages and unites the community around
issues related to Israel and the Jewish future, and offers programming focused
on public diplomacy and advocacy.
ESTABLISHING IAC MERKAZ in partnership with the New Jersey-based Kaplan
JCC on the Palisades, which currently serves the largest community of Israeli-
Americans in New Jersey. This center boasts an extensive Hebrew library for
children and hosts events and activities that connect the Israeli-American and
Jewish American communities.
ADDING TWO NEW, TRANSFORMATIVE PROGRAMS TO OUR ORGANIZATION
in order to strengthen the identity of the next generation: IAC Eitanim, which uses
project-based learning to teach leadership skills and engage teenagers in Israel
advocacy, and IAC Keshet Sfarim, which connects children ages 2-8 to the Hebrew
language and Israeli culture.
We are enormously grateful for the significant support we have received from
individuals, businesses, foundations, and the Jewish community. This allows us
to be the living bridge between the Israeli and American communities while
nurturing our next generations and strengthening our ties with the State of Israel.
Thank you for your continued dedication to the IAC. Here’s to another year
of extraordinary impact.
TO OUR SUPPORTERS
AND COMMUNITY
WITH GRATITUDE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
AND ENGAGEMENT
Adam Milstein
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL
Shoham Nicolet
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL
4. Ella Weizel
IAC EITANIM
“Not only did I meet a lot
of friends there, I learned
a lot about how to present
Israel to people, how to teach
people about Israel.”
Barry Shrage
PRESIDENT OF CJP, JEWISH FEDERATION,
GREATER BOSTON
“The future of the
Israeli-American Jewish
community and of Israel,
depends on the connection
to the United States of America
and American Jewry. We need
each other.”
Benjamin Netanyahu
PRIME MINISTER OF ISRAEL
“I appreciate all the work
that you do to strengthen
the critical alliance between
Israel and America.”
4
6. IAC
MILESTONES
2007
Israeli Leadership
Council (ILC)
established
in Los Angeles.
1,800 participants
at Live for Sderot
fundraising event.
25,000 people
attended ILC
activities.
The ILC changes its name to
Israeli-American Council (IAC).
Dr. Miriam & Sheldon G. Adelson
invest in IAC’s expansion.
2008
2012
6
7. The IAC is the fastest
growing Jewish organization
in America with 10 regional
councils throughout the U.S,
active in 27 states and on
100 campuses. IAC National
Conference draws historic
record 2,100 people.
5 Celebrate Israel
Festivals throughout
the United States
draw over 43,000
participants.
The 2nd IAC National
Conference draws
over 1,300 participants.
IAC opens 6 regional
offices and launches
the IAC National
Conference with
750 participants.
2016
2015
2014
ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL | IMPACT 2016–17
8. BOSTON | CHICAGO | FLORIDA | LAS VEGAS | LOS ANGELES | NEW JERSEY |
NEW YORK | PHILADELPHIA | SEATTLE | WASHINGTON, D.C.
IAC COAST-TO-COAST
OFFICE IAC BEYACHAD
PARTNERS
CAMPUSES
WA
MT ND MN
WI
OR ID
WY
SD
IA
IL
MI
IN
OH
PA
NY
VT
ME
NH
MA
CT
WV
VA
NC
SC
GA
FL
ALMS
TN
KYMO
AR
LA
TX
OK
KS
NE
CO
NMAZ
UT
NVCA
RI
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Cleveland
New Jersey
Las Vegas
Seattle
Boston
Chicago
Houston
Austin
Kansas City
Omaha
HEADQUARTERS
Los Angeles
San Diego
Minneapolis
Madison
Columbus
Atlanta
Sarasota
Westport
Tucson
Milwaukee
Salt Lake City
Denver
Toronto
Baltimore
New York
Philadelphia
Florida
Washington, D.C.
8
11. THE MISSION OF THE ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL (IAC)
IS TO BUILD AN ENGAGED AND UNITED ISRAELI-AMERICAN
COMMUNITY THAT STRENGTHENS THE ISRAELI AND JEWISH
IDENTITY OF OUR NEXT GENERATION, THE AMERICAN
JEWISH COMMUNITY, AND THE BOND BETWEEN THE PEOPLES
OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL.
JEWISH
ISRAELI
AMERICAN
HYBRID IDENTITY
ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL | IMPACT 2016–17
13. IAC KESHET SFARIM:
HEBREW CHILDREN’S BOOKS
IAC KESHET BEYACHAD:
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
IAC KESHETOT:
TODDLER PROGRAM
IAC
KESHET
IAC KESHET
SFARIM
A Hebrew-learning community of families
with children ages 0–12 years old. The program
cultivates a connection to Israel, its culture,
and Jewish values via the Hebrew language.
Where Hebrew-language learning and Israeli culture
come together through hand-picked children’s
books by Israel’s most talented and well-known
authors. IAC Keshet Sfarim was created with one
thing in mind: strengthening the Israeli and Jewish
identity of our next generation.
KEHILA. SAFA. TARBUT.
Keshet has been
an amazing experience
for my kids! Finally they
are exposed to the culture
and traditions I had
as a child in Israel.”
MAYA LEVY
IAC KESHET
ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL | IMPACT 2016–17
14. IAC EITANIM
IAC Eitanim is the first program that focuses
on connecting Israeli and Jewish American teenagers,
with the goal to strengthen their Jewish identity,
connection to Israel, and ignite their “Israeliness”.
IAC Eitanim Innovation Hackathons: Bringing together
Israeli and Jewish Americans from across the nation
for a weeklong innovation seminar. Receiving a team task,
the students develop their leadership and other soft skills
while strengthening their Jewish and Israeli-American identity,
with the help of Israeli-American mentors.
IAC Eitanim was named after Major Eitan Balachsan Z”L,
a commander of the Paratroopers Commando Unit in the IDF whose legacy
as a leader and role model permeated hearts and souls of thousands
of young Israelis. IAC Eitanim honors Eitan’s legacy; his enduring
connection to Israel, commitment to education and strive for leadership.
IAC Eitanim is a cutting-edge leadership and entrepreneurship program
which develops creativity, self-learning & teamwork skills, and a connection
to Israel through real world challenges. This unique project based learning
program is led by Israeli-American mentors who are leaders in their field.
INNOVATION
HACKATHONS
It’s a leadership experience that
delves into different modern topics, like
computer science, marketing, branding —
and many things that majorly impact the world
today... we also learn how to creatively solve
problems by embracing our Israeliness.”
DANIEL EFRAIM
IAC EITANIM
14
15. 20172016
2016
2017
210
600
2016
2017
7
14
LOCATIONSPARTICIPANTS
ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL | IMPACT 2016-17
50%JEWISH
AMERICANS
50%ISRAELI-
AMERICANS
BERGEN COUNTY
BOSTON
DALLAS
FLORIDA
LAS VEGAS
LOS ANGELES
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
PHILADELPHIA
PHOENIX
SAN DIEGO
SEATTLE
PALO ALTO
WASHINGTON, D.C.
BOSTON
LAS VEGAS
LOS ANGELES
NEW JERSEY
PALO ALTO
SEATTLE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
16. IAC
MISHELANU
IAC Mishelanu creates a sense
of a family. You can be both, Israeli
and also American.”
A pro-Israel campus program that fosters leaders
and provides a home for Israeli-American students,
in order to explore and strengthen their Israeli-
American and Jewish identity through culture,
language, heritage, and a strong connection
to Israel.
The IAC Mishelanu Conference brings Israeli-American college students
from all over the country to Los Angeles for a weekend full of networking
and discussion about the hybrid identity and what it means to be Israeli
in America. With breakout sessions on topics from Israeli music to the
psychology of identity, this conference is the be-all and end-all event for
Israeli-American college students.
IAC MISHELANU
CONFERENCE
TEMA SILINSKY
IAC MISHELANU
16
18. IAC
MERKAZ
The IAC is creating the first Jewish community center with
a uniquely Israeli character, with an emphasis on Israeli culture
and history, dual language programming in Hebrew and English,
a focus on Israel advocacy and a deep and meaningful love
of Israel at the core of our community and in every activity.“
MIRI SHEPHER
IAC BOARD MEMBER
LOS ANGELES
IAC SHEPHER COMMUNITY CENTER
The IAC Shepher Community Center in San Fernando
Valley serves as a local Jewish communal hub
with recreational facilities, non-profit office space
and dynamic programming to foster connections
to Israel. It also serves as a leadership training
center for the next generation of Israeli-Americans
and Jewish Americans, with dynamic programming
focused on public diplomacy and pro-Israel advocacy.
18
19. BOSTON
Opened in March 2014, Merkaz IAC in Boston
has become a hub for a variety of community
activities, including Israel advocacy, lectures,
open space for moms and babies, weekly
Torah study, volunteer committee meetings,
after-school teen hangouts, networking events,
and much more! The dream of creating a place
where the community can connect, engage
and celebrate their Israeliness and Jewishness
together, became a reality.
FLORIDA
The IAC Florida Center provides a place for
the community to gather. People of all ages
are welcome to benefit from programs and
activities both in English and Hebrew that focus
on the Israeli-American identity and Jewish
education. A constant hub of activity, the
center serves as an affordable space to host
lectures and meetings. With an average of
15 activities and events per month, IAC Florida
Center hosts thousands of visitors per year.
NEW JERSEY
The Merkaz at the Kaplen JCC on the
Palisades is a unique joint venture between
the IAC and the Kaplen JCC. It serves the
largest community of Israeli-Americans in
the state of NJ. The center includes an active
Hebrew library with over 750 catalogued
books for the benefit of the entire community.
It also serves as a meeting place for
professionals and lay leaders to create
meaningful connections between the Israeli
and American Jewish communities.
ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL | IMPACT 2016–17
20. The IAC’s Friday night family program, Shishi
Israeli, is “a way for young Israeli families to feel
closer to home and to fall in love with Israel again.
At the end of the day, we’re one people. But we can
lose that connection. When we find rituals that are
relevant to the second generation here but bring
Israel and Hebrew to the fore, we also rejuvenate
the bond between Israelis and American Jews.”
IAC
SHISHI ISRAELI
Israeli and Jewish Americans develop strong
community bonds while sharing Shabbat
traditions through an Israeli Shabbat
dinner, Piyutim, Shira Betzibur (sing-along)
and educational activities for kids.
Our rich Jewish heritage and meaningful traditions are
celebrated at Shabbat dinners as well as community family
festivals for Shavuot and Sukkot, adult gatherings for Purim
and the Passover tradition of Mimouna, and special programs
throughout the year that bring us together as one people.
NESSA RAPOPORT
THE CHARLES H. REVSON FOUNDATION
20
22. Gvanim as a leadership program is pushing
participants out from their comfort zone.
By touching on topics that really matter to us,
we become really passionate about them. Before
you know it you become active and involved,
and for me it’s no longer a questions of how
to make time to commit to the program
as requested, but to make time to do more.”
Exploring the hybrid identity (Israeli-Jewish-American), by examining
questions of identity, belonging, community building and leadership
through an in-depth personal and communal journey and learning
process. Graduates of IAC G’vanim become the leadership backbone
of their communities.
IAC GVANIM
Building new Israeli-American leadership
as a living bridge within the Jewish American
community.
GRADUATE LEADERS
85
MICHAL KIMELDORFER
IAC G’VANIM BOSTON, CLASS OF 2016
2016
2017
2
10
LOCATIONS
BOSTON
CHICAGO
LAS VEGAS
LOS ANGELES
MIAMI
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
PHILADELPHIA
SEATTLE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
BOSTON
NEW JERSEY
20172016
22
23. IAC LEAD
The IAC LEAD Young Leadership program is aimed at building
an exclusive network of young Israeli-American professionals,
connecting them to a Jewish identity and to the State of Israel.
IAC Lead members are empowered to become the future
leaders carrying out the IAC’s mission within our communities.
The program provides its members with opportunities to lead
programs, committees and community organization within
the IAC and beyond.
For me, being a lead
member means being
a part of something BIG.
Something that will change
our community and build
us as strong individuals.”
UDI AICHEL
IAC LEAD
ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL | IMPACT 2016–17
24. IAC
BEYACHAD
Inspires, guides and supports volunteer
leaders to develop a series of grassroots
events within the Israeli-American
community that strengthen cultural identity.
COMMUNITIES
20
EVENTS
50+
PARTICIPANTS
13,000+
LOCATIONS
ATLANTA, GA
AUSTIN, TX
BALTIMORE, MD
CLEVELAND, OH
COLUMBUS, OH
DENVER, CO
HOUSTON, TX
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
KANSAS CITY, KS
MADISON, WI
MILWAUKEE, WI
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
OMAHA, NE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
SAN DIEGO, CA
SARASOTA, FL
ST. LOUIS, MO
TORONTO, CAN
TUCSON, AZ
WESTPORT, CT
24
25. ATTENDEES ANNUALLY
2000
IAC BINA
IAC BINA connects Israeli-American and
Jewish American young professionals by
encouraging personal participation and
engagement through thought provoking
intellectual forums in order to strengthen their
connection to the State of Israel.
I am proud to be able to connect
the Jewish American and Israeli-American
community together through intelligent events.
The American connection to Israel is crucial,
and IAC BINA makes it that much stronger!”
Dor Chadash builds an engaged and vibrant community of Israeli
and American young professionals (20s–30s) through unique Israeli
experiences and a shared passion for Israel.
IAC DOR CHADASH
RON KRUDO
IAC BINA
ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL | IMPACT 2016–17
26. CELEBRATE
ISRAEL
Celebrate Israel is the largest Jewish Festival
outside of the State of Israel, bringing together
the community in celebration of the Jewish
state and fostering the bond between
Americans and Israel.
I don’t think there is a stronger,
more powerful way to show our Jewish
community’s support of Israel than to come
together — more than 50,000 voices —
and celebrate Israel’s Independence Day.
It’s an incredible sight.”
PEOPLE
50,000+
LOCATIONS
6
NATY SAIDOFF
IAC BOARD MEMBER
BOSTON
LAS VEGAS
LOS ANGELES
MIAMI
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
REGIONS
26
30. IAC ACT
IAC-IDC SITUATION ROOM
A joint project of the IAC and IDC Herzliya’s Public Diplomacy Center,
which started as a student initiative with the goal of improving Israel’s
global image via social media.
SIMULATOR TRAINING
Participants experience the challenges and opportunities
of managing a pro-Israel situation-room via tailor-made scenarios,
such as countering BDS resolutions. This upcoming year the
cutting edge simulator training will start to operate within the
IAC Community Centers throughout the nation.
PARTICIPANTS IN 2016
1,200+
Providing the tools, training and support to help
Israeli-Americans become effective advocates
for Israel in their communities, workplaces,
on social media and on campus.
TAKING ACTION FOR ISRAEL AND COUNTERING BDS
30
31. PEOPLE IN SUPPORT ISRAEL RALLIES
20,000
The IAC (Israeli-American
Council) has the power to expand
this initiative all over the world
to ensure that anyone who wants
to help Israel will be able to.”
THE JERUSALEM POST
07.26.2016
ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL | IMPACT 2016–17
32. WHAT IS IAC
FOR ACTION?
A partner organization of the Israeli-American
Council, the Israeli-American Coalition for Action
is a non-profit, bipartisan organization that
advocates to policymakers nationwide on behalf
of the Israeli-American and pro-Israel communities,
ensuring their voices are heard on a range of issues
at the federal, state, and local levels.
IAC for Action gives the Israeli-
American community new tools
to engage in advocacy like never before.
Our community is joining together to make
our voices heard for the first time in history.”
SHAWN EVENHAIM
CHAIRMAN, IAC FOR ACTION
32
33. SUPPORT FROM L.A.,
WEST HOLLYWOOD,
& BEVERLY HILLS
Secured resolutions from the cities of West
Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles
condemning BDS and supporting the passage
of California’s historic anti-BDS legislation.
CALIFORNIA–ISRAEL STEM
CELL JOINT RESEARCH
Facilitated a research and development
agreement between the California Institute
for Regenerative Medicine and Israel’s Ministry
of Science for joint cooperation on biotech
and science related to stem cells.
CALIFORNIA ANTI-BDS
LEGISLATION
Led a major initiative in the State of California
to develop, lobby, and successfully pass legislation
to combat the boycott, divestment, and sanctions
movement. By creating a broad bipartisan coalition
of both Republicans and Democrats, pro-Israel
organizations, and community leaders across
the state, we were able to get this historic landmark
legislation passed with overwhelming support.
BEVERLY HILLS–ISRAEL
PARTNERSHIP
Facilitated a partnership between the City
of Beverly Hills and Israel to cooperate on key
issues like water conservation, cyber security,
and public safety. Beverly Hills has already
hosted two joint conferences with Israel related
to water and cyber security.
AGRICULTURE
DELEGATION
Sponsored the official California delegation
to Israel since Governor Brown and Prime
Minister Netayahu signed the historic California-
Israel MOU in 2014. This delegation traveled
to Israel to learn about cutting edge climate-
smart technologies to enhance California’s
agriculture and water management.
SCAG
PARTNERSHIP
Facilitated a partnership between the Israeli
Federation of Local Authorities, representing
all of Israel’s cities, and the Southern California
Association of Governments representing 191 cities
across Southern California, creating opportunities
to share best practices on water conservation,
alternative energy solutions, and public safety.
ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL | IMPACT 2016–17
34. The Tzofim — Israeli Scouts — is one of the most
important organizations that connects our next
generation to their Jewish and Israeli identity,
to foster their love and connection to the state
of Israel.
The IAC has been partnering with the Tzofim since its establishment
back in 2007. This past year the IAC has granted the organization
with more than $500,000. IAC’s support helped Shvatim (Scout
chapters) grow to a new record high, strengthen Hadracha training
and launch a new Hebrew langiage summer camp.
YOUNG ISRAELI-AMERICAN SCOUT MEMBERS
3,300
SHVATIM
21
IAC GIVING
$500,000+
IAC GRANTS
34
36. Numbers as of August 2016
*
2015–16 BUDGET SUMMARY*
ACTUAL
BUDGET
SUPPORT
& REVENUE
NUMBER
OF DONORS
+15%
+34%
+32%
SUPPORT AND REVENUE
NOT INCLUDINT THE
CONTRIBUTION FROM
DR. MIRIAM &
SHELDON G. ADELSON
2014–2015
2014–2015
2014–2015
2015–2016
2015–2016
2015–2016
$0.00 $10,500,000.00 $21,000,000.00
$0.00 $4,000,000.00 $8,000,000.00
$0.00 225 450 675 900
36
38. IAC LEADERSHIP
Adam Milstein
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Shoham Nicolet
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dr. Avi Almozlino
BOARD MEMBER
Danny Alpert
BOARD MEMBER
& CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Gilly Arie
BOARD MEMBER
Tamir Cohen
BOARD MEMBER
Rachel N. Davidson
BOARD MEMBER
Rani Ben-David
BOARD MEMBER
Rachel Chafetz
BOARD MEMBER
Etty Dolgin
BOARD MEMBER
Ben Cohen
BOARD MEMBER
Ronen Engler
BOARD MEMBER
Iris Hami
BOARD MEMBER
Yossi Rabinovitz
BOARD MEMBER
Shimon Shkury
BOARD MEMBER
Ofer Shapiro
BOARD MEMBER
Naty Saidoff
BOARD MEMBER
Miri Shepher
BOARD MEMBER
Shawn Evenhaim
BOARD MEMBER
& CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
39. IAC LEADERSHIP
HEADQUARTERS
Shanee Feig-Kochlani
Chief Programming Officer
Shely Medved
Chief Financial Officer
Tamar Nissim
Chief Operating Officer
BOSTON
Co-Chair: Rachel Chafetz
Co-Chair: Ilan Segev
Nily Abramovitz
Dr. Avi Almozlino
Sara Aronson
Dror Avieli
Gil Breiman
Dorit Cohen
David Fine
Phyllis Gotlib
Robert Mayer
David Shimoni
Iftach Wizel
Regional Director:
Na’ama Ore
CHICAGO
Co-Chair: Etty Dolgin
Co-Chair: Tali Zerzion
David Azran
Shlomo Danieli
Yoram Danino
Barak Gilor
Nehemiah Hasak
David Jonas
Jacob Kiferbaum
Doron Levy
Dorit Raviv
Tali Tzur
FLORIDA
Chair: Rani Ben David
Hanan Bouskila
Amir Hayun
Dr. Dalia Kalai
Dr. Neta Peleg Oren
Ran Regev
David Shimon
Regional Director:
Nir Lerman
LAS VEGAS
Chair: Yohan Lowie
Vice Chair:
Ben Simhayoff Cohen
Chariman Emeritus:
Dr. Miriam Adelson
Roni Amid
Ilana Aybar Agron
Dr. Adin Boldur
Sigal Chattah
Lior Gal
Iddo Gavish
Tal Hackmey
Nir Kaufman
Dr. Neville Pokroy
Arik Raiter
Moshe Rosenblum
Dr. Nili Sachs
Dr. Joseph Shalev
Regional Director:
Noa Peri Jensch
LOS ANGELES
Co-Chair: Guy Bachar
Co-Chair: Tamir Cohen
Danny Alpert
Mark Dorner
Shawn Evenhaim
Eli Fitlovitz
Mazal Hadad
Alon Haim
Oded Krashinsky
Michael Michalov
Adam Milstein
Amnon Mizrahi
Yossi Rabinovitz
Naty Saidoff
Miri Shepher
Regional Director:
Erez Goldman
NEW JERSEY
Co-Chair: Avinoam Efraim
Co-Chair: Uri Zilberman
Orly Chen
Yoni Marom
Ofer Shapiro
Yoel Shargian
Tal Shuster
Josh Weiss
Eyal Yechezkell
Regional Director:
Aya Schecter
NEW YORK
Co Chair: Rachel Davidson
Co Chair: Ariel Tirosh
Joe Berko
Ron Deutsch
Ran Fuchs
Gil Galanos
Oded Har-Even
Ronen Schwartzman
Shimon Shkury
Jacky Teplitzky
Yael Weinstock-Shemesh
Efrat Yellin
Regional Director:
Yehudit Feinstein-Mentesh
PHILADELPHIA
Chairwoman: Iris Hami
Jacob Ben Ari
Joel Biran
Arie Cohen
Yerach Daskal
Moshe Porat
Ben Strauss
Shmuel Yankelewitz
Regional Director:
Jonathan (Yoni) Ari
SEATTLE
Co-Chair: Ronen Engler
Co-Chair: Yafit Haba
Maoz Alsberg
Revital Horowitz
Tal Journo
Iris Kalach
Itzik Mizrachi
Debbie Peres
Nimrod Vered
Regional Director:
Sharon Perlin
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Co-Chair: Gilly Arie
Co-Chair: Shira Ravin
Nurit Coombe
Ittai Dvir
Avi Galanti
Galia Messika Greenberg
Jonathan Nesher
Ben Pery
Regional Director:
Ronit Gudes Totah
ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL | IMPACT 2016–17
40. DONORS
$10,000,000+
• Dr. Miriam & Sheldon G. Adelson
$1,000,000+
• Debbie & Naty Saidoff
• Miriam & Isaac Shepher
• Anonymous donors
$200,000+
• UJA-Federation of New York
• Gila & Adam Milstein
• Dorit & Shawn Evenhaim
$100,000+
• EHB Companies — A Yohan Lowie,
Paul and Vickie DeHart Company
$50,000+
• Michal & Danny Alpert
• Charles H. Revson Fundation, Inc.
• Ruth & Leo David
• Jacobson Family Foundation
• Jewish Community Foundation of LA
• Joelle & Jack Rimokh
• David Weiner
$25,000+
• CJP — Combined Jewish Philanthropies
• HAP Investments
• Rachel N. Davidson & Mark Fisch
• Israel on Campus Coalition
• Merav & Yochanan Lowie
• Aline & Izek Shomof
• Alisa & Yosef Simsoly
• Esther & David Vered
$18,000+
• Yolie & Guy Bachar
• Galit & Tamir Cohen
• Ben Cohen
• Sivan & Patrick Dumont
• David & Judy Hager
• Haskel Iny
• David Kleinhandler
• Yasmin & Oren Lukatz
• Nathan Lustman
• Mirit & Yossi Rabinovitz
• Helen & Jacob Shaham
• Avi Shlanger
• Ruby Gelman & Shimon Shkury
• Beryl Weiner
$10,000+
• Amir Abramov
• Isac Agam
• Adel & Beny Alagem
• Naomi Zygiel-Almozlino
& Dr. Avi Almozlino
• Diana Alon
• Amber Salcido & Roni Amid
• Renee & Gilly Arie
• Eyal Aronoff
• Judith & Elie Balas
• Bank Hapoalim
• Bank Leumi USA
• Bank of the West
• Lemor & Rani Ben David
• Ilan Bruhim
• Rachel & Larry Chafetz
• Roberta & Irwin Chafetz
• Dorit & Ron Cohen
• Ruth & Mike Davidov
• Helen & Haim Dayan
• David Delrahim
• Keren & Mark Dorner
• Eli Elefant
• Narkis & Ronen Engler
• Rachel & David Fine
• Ran & Shira Fuchs
• Molly & Mark Goldberg
• Yona Goldrich
• Adrian Goldstein
• Shlomo Gonen
• Tal Hackeymey
• Mazal & Victor Hadad
• Dalia & Amnon Hadari
• Iris & Igal Hami
• Judith & Nehemiah Hasak
• Shawn Horwitz
• Ilan Kenig
• Charlotte & Oded Kranshinsky
• Eri Kroh
• Avi Lerner
• Eli Levite
• Orly & Richard Maciborski
• Daniel Mani
• Nava & Eli Marmur
• David Matalon
• Barak Mevorak
• Jessica & Michael Michaelov
• Rosanna & Alon Miller
• Ester & Dr. Neville Pokroy
• Ron Reese
• Iris Sperber & Yoram Ron
• Yael & Ofer Shapiro
• Nancy Stark
• Thomas D & Denise R Stern
• The Steinhardt Foundation
• Rachel & Samuel Ventura
• Tamar & Nimrod Vered
• Moshe Zaga
• Gil Zahavi
• Judy & Ron Zuckerman
$5,000+
• Nily Abramovich & Gil Arie
• Ilana Aybar Agron
• Albert Alkouby
• Travis Allen
• Tamar & Maoz Alseberg
• American Friends
of Magen David Adom
• Audrey & Yosef Amzalag
• Sara & Leonard Aronson
• Lily Artenstein & Reuven Dar
• Dror Avieli
• Sue & Eitan Avisar
• Irina & David Azran
• Coleen Ruffini & Jacob Benari
• Joan Bennett
• Joe & Liat Berko
• Les Bider
• Karnit Asher & Joel Biran
• Dan Bochner
• Dr. Carmit & Dr. Adin Boldur
• Arik Bouskila
• Yael & Hanan Bouskila
• Hilla & Gil Breiman
• Ori Bytton
• Sigal Chattah & Joe Bonaventure
• Orly & Shlomo Chen
• Edna & Arie Cohen
• Consulate General of Israel to New Eng.
• Nurit & David Coombe
• Ryan & Richard Crighton
• Shlomo Danieli
• Yoram Danino
• Dalia & Yerachmiel Daskal
• David Geller & Associates
• Allan and Nilou Davidov
• Roy Dekel
• Keren & Ron Deutsch
• Galia & Zvika Dhari
• Zvia Dimbort
• Etty & Giora Dolgin
• Ely Dromy
• Karri & Ittai Dvir
• Avinoam & Ayelet Efraim
• Faye & Steve Erdman
• Escrow of the West
• Tal & Ronen Evenhaim
• Tom Farrell
• Michael Finch
• Dr. Ilanit Henn Fitlovitz & Eli Fitlovitz
• Annette & Lior Gal
• Tami & Gil Galanos
• Karen & Avi Galanti
• Newman Garrison
• Sheri & Iddo Gavish
• Kfir Gavrieli
• Barak Gilor
• Inbal & Ron Gonen
• Linda & Ilan Gorodezki
• Phyllis Gotlib & Dr. Ido Schoenberg
• Yafit & Erez Haba
• Kimberly & Alon Haim
• Oded & Orit Har Even
• Debrah & Amir Hayun
• John Hertzog
• Dana Yossie Hollander
• Revital & Amnon Horowitz
• Ashley Huiberts
• Sarah & Ezie Isaac
• Dr. Laura & Dr. Mark Jaget
2015–16 ACTIVITY YEAR
The IAC represents an
influential segment of the United
States population. They become
ambassadors for the State of Israel,
regardless of political affiliations.”
DR. MIRIAM & SHELDON G. ADELSON
40
41. • Rob Jensen
• Jim Jimmerson
• David & Etta Jonas
• Niva & Tal Journo
• Iris & Ran Kalach
• Dalia & Gadi Kalai
• Shiri & Nir Kaufman
• Marc Kessler
• Jacob Kiferbaum
• Bruce Lederman
• Dina & Fred Leeds
• Moti Levy
• Doron Levy
• Pereg Lindenberg
• Stacey & Barak Lurie
• Yoni Marom
• Ola & Robert Mayer
• Galia Messika Greenberg
& Dr. Edward Greenberg
• Lexi Michael Messinger
• Shaun Mitchell
• Ronit & Amnon Mizrahi
• Itzik & Vered Mizrahi
• Susan & Irwin A Molasky
• Jeff Morr
• Amanda & Jonathan S. Nesher
• Carmela & Nissan Pardo
• Debbi & Yuval Peres
• Holly & Ben Pery
• Dr. Neta Peleg-Oren & Dr. Michael Peleg
• Rachel & Moshe Porat
• Sonia & Arik Raiter
• Hagai Rapoport
• Shira & Rea Ravin
• Dorit & Gabi Raviv
• Rita & Ran Regev
• Ron Roman
• Moshe Rosenblum
• Sharon Mishkin & Mark Rosenzweig
• Roz Rothstein
• Phil Rozansky
• Dr. Nili & Ben Sachs
• Ehud& Sara Sadan
• Soonae N. Sakow
• Silvia A. & Luis F. Salazar
• Joyce & Dan Sandel
• Ania & Ronen Schwartman
• Shiri & Ilan Segev
• Osnat & Shachar Shabtay
• Batsheva & Dr. Joseph Shalev
• Robert Shapiro
• Odeliya & Yoel Shargian
• Keren & David Shemesh
• Kaduri Shemtov
• Ofer Shepher
• Charlene & Geoffrey Sher
• Rivka & David Shimoni
• Tal & Eyal Shuster
• Dr. Onir & Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel
• Sigal & Benjamin Strauss
• Morris Sutton
• Eyal Peretz & Ofer Tamir
• JackyTeplizky
• Ester Tepper
• The Shabbat Project, Inc
• Ariel & Ivy Tirosh
• Liat & Tali Tzur
• Laila Villalobos
• Molly Weinberg
• Michael & Sharon Weiner
• Yael & Nir Weinstock
• Josh Weiss
• Maya & Iftach Wizel
• Mirelle & Barry Wolfe
• Ariella & Shmuel Yankelewitz
• Yifat & Eyal Yechezkell
• Yaron Yehoda
• Danna Grand-Yehuda & Lior Yehuda
• Efrat Yellin & David Cohen-Mintz
• Roy Zabludowicz
• Tali & Yair Zerzion
• Yael & Uri Zilberman
• Doron Zilbermintz
• Daphna Ziman
$3,600+
• Ami Chen
• Noga & Gidi Cohen
• Orna & Ori Eilon
• Erwin Fisch
• Linda & Michael Frieze
• Edmond Ghandour
• Victoria Ghiam
• Hebrew Discovery Center
• Health Option One Inc
• Bruce Hendrics
• Dror Ironi
• Ran Kivetz
• Rina Levy
• Mitchabrim
• Liat & Yonatan Rabin
• Charles P. Royce
• Jay Sanderson
• Richard Sandler
• Michal Sayas
• Fran & Arie Schwartz
• Dorit & Ronnie Schwartz
• Shai Shamir
• Shevet Chen
• Kim & Adam Wolfberg
$1,800+
• Rakefet & Arie Aharon
• Eytan & Inbal Behiri
• Scott Beiser
• Daniel & Razie Benedict
• Yeny & Izak Ben-Naim
• Hanna Benrosh & Omer Prishkolnek
• Alon Benshalom
• Sara & Michael Bernstein
• Eyal Bishri
• Laurie Lustig Bower
• Lawrence & Adele Braun
• Adele & Lawrence Braun
• Mark Cane
• Jacob Cohen
• Cohen Nicoleau PLLC
• Richard Crawford
• Sara & Oren Dagan
• Helena D’Angelo
• Chen Dayan
• Decon
• Udi Dorner
• Jonathan Dromy
• Adee & Eyal Drori
• Douglas Eisner
• Eshel, Aminov & Partners LLP
• Ofra & Yoav Etzion
• Edan Evenhaim
• Adar Farkash
• Zee’v Feig
• Alan R. Feld
• Jodi Fonfa
• Charles Gedinsky
• Tova & Michael Gilead
• Lela Goren
• Betty & Gidi Grinstein
• Amir Haber
• Tsurit & Ofir Hagay
• Yair Haimoff
• Ken Harber
• Michael Held
• Daniel Itzchaki
• Martin Jajan
• Raymond James
• Noa & Robert Jensch
• Jewish Federation of Northern
New Jersey
• Moran & Michael Kadosh
• Shlomi Kagan
• Adam Kleinman
• Victor Kohn
• Asaf Lang
• Lisa Larina
• Uri Losycer
• Kathrin Maghen
• Jim Maron
• Efrat & Ram Metser
• Joel Mowbray
• Hadas Mizrahi Nahum
• Netafim
• Milana Ostnoy
• John Paffendor
• Masha & Gadi Peleg
• Dina Perry
• Pershing, LLC
• Jeff Pink
• Naama Pozniak
• Masha & Itai Rabinovitch
• Benny Regev
• Sig Rogich
• Shlomi Ronen
• Shira & Jay Ruderman
• Uzi Saban
• Michael Scott
• Ariel Stamker
• Tom Taicher
• Denise & Ofer Tamir
• Sol Teichman
• Nina & Yaniv Tepper
• The Lionel Trust
• Lisa & Neil Wallack
• James Weichert
• Dvir Weiss
• Richard Weiss
• Wells Fargo Bank
• Dana Werner
• Anat Weshler
• Janet & Oded Yahav
• Liraz Yosef
• Aric J. Zamel
$1,000+
• Joshoa & Yve Eiholzer Abbey
• Michael Ackerman
• Doron Aharonov
• Udi & Shahar Aichel
• Daniel & Carrie Aisen
• Nina & Lior Aldad
• Yariv Alima
• Darrell Allen
• Hen Altit
• Barbara Altman
• Sigal & Shalom Asayag
• Uzi Avnery
• Arielle Bailey
• Balanced Mind Centers, llc
• Aviv Baron
• Fernanda & Eitan Bazaz
• Donna & Ron Bender
• Sandrine & Meir Benzaken
• Moshe Biton
• Rachel & Sol Bonan
• Dvora Braunstein
• Zvi Brener
• Jacqueline & Arthur Burdorf
• Edouard Chaltiel
• Chad Charton
• Christians United for Israel
• Avraham Cohen
• Consulate General of Israel NY
• Ruti Cooper
• David Daniel
• Sam Delug
• Revital & Shay Diamant
• Judy Diaz
• Dan Drantch
• Amnon Edri
• Lauren & Danny Eisenberg
• Yaron Eitan
• Batia Elkayam
• Arik Eshel
• Moran & Idan Etzyoni
• Bobbi Feinstein
• Yosef Fishler
• Abbie Friedman
• Yair Gavrielli
• Shirin Ghiyam
• Lior Gigi
• Yariv Gilboa
• Mikki & Itsik Glazer
• Gaby Gonen
• Michal & Ofer Goren
• Steven Greenspan
• Oded Haims
• Sigal Halevi
• Eran Hamami
• Ronen Ben Hamo
• Brett Harrison
• Goldi & Zeev Herman
• Oren Hon & Gil Hermon
• Nadav Ichaki
• Dr. Parvin Modaber Jacobs
• Inbal Jacoby
• Marc Jeser
• Jewish federation of greater Philadelphia
• Masa Israel Journey
• Lital & Itai Kathein
• Scott T Kerestesi
• Ildiko Kraft
• David J Kudish
• Ben Laniado
• Marc Leiserowitz
• Felix Leung
• Norman Lewis
• Adi Livyatan
• Pnina & Hanan Lobel
• Arthur Marshall
• Max Steinberg Memorial Funds
• Guy Merom
• Michal & Guy Miasnik
• Aaron Nachson
• Orly Perlman
• Lawrence
• Meir Raanan
• Yosi Rachamim
• Gary Raikin
• Sharon Rechter
• Dorit & Dov Reiner
• Kim Rodriguez
• Ed Royce
• Juli Ruben
• Lauren & Mark Rubin
• Yael Rubin
• Amir Rudyan
• Abraham Sacajiu
• Elad Sanderovich
• Ada & Assaf Sasson
• Eric Savage
• Pagiel Schechter
• Michal & Philippe Schwartz
• Ziv Semdurovitz
• Michal & Elli Shahmoon
• Eli Shahmoon
• Ruth Shamir Popkin
• Eyal Shapira
• Mike Shayestehfar
• Einav & Oded Sherman
• Hanna & Ben Shlomi
• Ilan Silver
• Roy Silver
• Simon Family Trust
• Myriam Sina
• Shelly & Sean Smith
• Orit & Noam Spanier
• Michelle & David Tavdi
• The Shoumer Family Trust
• Fanny & Michael Vaknin
• Steve Weir
• Tibor Weiss
• Kristina Wildeveld
• Andrea Wolff
• Eyal Yaffe
• Yechiel Yogev
• Michal & Elan Yoran
• Tamar Youssefian
• Isaac Zaharoni
• Ben Zahavi
• Kamyar Zargari
• Yuval Ziv
ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL | IMPACT 2016–17
42. $360+
• 1st Century Bank, N.A.
• Ken Abramovitz
• Dan Adler
• Karin Adoni
• Rahav Aharoni
• Anne Aikman-Scalese
• Dorothy Alon
• Leeor Alpern
• Ortal Amar Halff
• Alexander Arato
• Doron Armony
• Nina Asor
• Shlomi Atash
• Meny Attias
• Tomer Avital
• Orly & Aaron Aziz
• Irit & Yossi Azulay
• John Ballantine
• Adam Bar
• Huge Bassewitz
• Lilach Basson
• Suzan Baucum
• Naftali Ben Depson
• Yochanan Ben- Ner
• Bob Billings
• Suzy Bookbinder
• Sharon Borco
• Debbie & Shmueley Boteach
• Jonathan Boyer
• Steven Bram
• Rabbi Nachum Braverman
• David Caidar
• Eric Cohen
• Gary Cohen
• Victor Coleman
• Congregation B’nai Jeshurun
• Jake Dadon
• Eitan Dagan
• Geraldine Dayan
• Daniel Dov Hoschander
• Ilana & Isaac Edry
• Imri Eisner
• Oren Eisner
• Rick Elbaz
• Shimon Elbaz
• Darren Enenstein
• Moises Eskinazi
• Bryan Ezralow
• Orit & Doron Feigelman
• Alan & Robin Feld
• Sarit Finkelstein
• Abby & David Flamholz
• Tali Fox
• Adam & Janie Frieman
• Sason Gabay
• Shani Gabay-Sror
• Tal & Jeff Garden
• Zvi & Jill Gedanken
• Gemstone Builders LLC
• Hait Gilat
• Elisha Gilboa
• Lior Glass
• Rabbi Effie Goldberg
• Rachel & Tal Goldhamer
• Clifford P. Goldstein
• Sivan Goldstein
• Michael D. Hackman
• Iris Goldstein Hagay
• Shmuel Hamerman
• Abe Harari
• Nitzan Harel
• Shiri & Ytzhak Hartzy
• Oren Hassidim
• Rom Hendler
• Anna Hershey
• Israeli Industry Center for Research
• Eliad Josephson
• Ken Kahan
• Rena Kantor
• Ophir Katzir
• Tamir Kazaz
• Troy Kearns
• Morton Klein
• Avi Kobi
• Oded Kravitz
• Marla Letizia
• Traci R Levin
• Sigal Levin
• Dror Levy
• Natalie Levy
• Stan Ley Lezmen
• Ada Livyatan
• Seffi Lobel
• Guy Lotem
• Oliver Lovat
• Cynthia Lowinger
• Tali Kochlani Macbush & Sagiv Macbush
• Anat Mahrer
• Lindsay Malamut
• Steve Martini
• Catherine & Stephen May
• Shely & Leon Medved
• Joanna Mendonza
• Joseph Micatrotto
• Danielle & Hayim Mizrahi
• Marty Mizrahi
• Elana & Ehud Mokady
• Jon Monkarsh
• Leeba Morse
• Stephanie Moyal
• Yael & Yoav Nativ
• Tali Dolev & Shoham Nicolet
• David Noddle
• Yossi Noudel
• Douglas Osrow
• Amnon Pahima
• Arthur Paikowsky
• Mehdi Pirzadeh
• Sheryl Pressberg
• Afshen Rahin
• Asaf Ravid
• Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
• Yael Reines
• Reina Resnick
• Revital Romano
• Ronald S. Haft Foundation
• Ross Morgan & CO., Inc.
• Rami Rotkopf
• Kathryn Rudnick
• Melinda Russell
• Sandy Sigal
• David Meir Sasson
• Yossi Sasson
• Adam Schecter
• Marc S Schneier
• Howard Schwimmer
• Philip Scully
• Selective Real Estate Investments
• Ruth Sender
• Shlomit Shamam
• Jesse Sharf
• Shai Sheldon
• Rotem Shenon
• Brian Shirken
• Rina Shkolnick
• Abbi Silver
• Ari Solotzkin
• Pinhas Sosnik
• Zvika Sperling
• Shlomith Stanley
• Ken Stockton
• David M Stone
• Jennifer Sutton
• Jeffrey Trenton
• Janet Tuchman
• Revital Turgeman
• Tomer Tzadok
• Yoram Tzeela
• Haim & Fran Ventura
• Scott Walter
• Mark Weistein
• Robert Wexler
• World Zionist Organization
• Tova & Moshe Yamin
• Karin Yaron
• Kobi Zamir
• Jennifer Zana
• Tamir Zilberburg
• Norma Zuckerman
$1+
• 495 Movers Inc
• Hanni Ackerman
• Steven Ackerman
• Sarit Amir
• Apply Masters
• Joe Asher
• Mona Asher
• Autotech Repair & Accessories Inc
• Ronen Avinir
• Roy Baharav
• Oree Bar
• Avi Barhoum
• Robert Bata
• Sonia Beker
• Arieh Ben Yehuda
• Yossi Ben-Yehoshua
• Steve Blank
• Nathalie Bloch
• Therese Botwinik
• Michael Braun
• Lauren Brown
• John Butcher
• Gil & Raviv Chalamish
• Charming Times LLC
• Milan Chatterjee
• Yafit Chen
• Joseph Cohen
• Corporate Cars USA
• Lea Dadon
• David Dahan
• Youval Dar
• Harry DeMell
• Laurian Dixon
• Talia & Arik Don
• Chuck Dorfman
• Jessica Dubov
• Ethan Einwohner
• Eskin Elazar
• Hilla & Meron Elbaz
• Eran Elhanani
• Yitzhak Evar
• Tara Ezer
• Annmarie Feiler
• Margaret Fisch
• Susan M. Ford
• Talya & Donald Fox
• Eran Fuss
• Sarit Gattenyo
• Matan Gavish
• Shani Gil
• Itay Golan
• Aya & Erez Goldman
• Shai Goller
• Keren & Zohar Goshen
• Amnon Govrin
• Ilana Gross
• Efrat Grossberg
• David Gurfein
• Gurman Family foundation
• Amir Hadar
• Giora Hadar
• Delia Hamilton
• Vicki E Hatch
• Osnat & Yossi Hazan
• Dusty Heist-Levine
• Rachel Hirschfeld
• Malka Goren & Aryeh Honig
• Ema Horovitz
• Arlene Howard
• Alexander Business Supplies,Inc
• Avital Josephson
• Gavriel Kahane
• Kasha Kapustina
• Adam Katz
• Maria Kovalevski
• Gil Kovalsky
• Aria Kozak
• Kristian Kafozoff
• Ron Krudo
• Kristine & Jeffrey Kuglar
• Noad Lahat
• Brian Larrabure
• David Lavi
• Ziv Lavi
• Danielle Leibovici
• Nina Lemansky
• Samantha & Nir Lerman
• Pazit Levitan
• Mordechai Levy
• Avital Levy
• Rotem Lindeberg
• Neal Lugashi
• Eli Lunzer
• Michal Lurie
• Ossi Mach
• Marta
• Naor Melamed
• Shachar Melman
• Jonathan Meyers
• Alan Mikal
• Karen Miller
• Dr. Iris Mohr
• Sara Morris
• Dror Nagel
• Liad & David Nemeth
• Avishai Nevel
• Hadas Newman
• NH Investments of Florida LLC
• Tamar & Yuval Nissim
• Joshua Normand
• Victoria Northrup
• Ron Palacios
• Frank D. Pankratrz
• Hillel & Ruthie Peled
• Rina Perkel
• Lloyd& Cheryl Pine
• Preakness Rental
• Gilad Rand
• Zohar Raz
• Meara Razon-Ashtivker
• Ariel Remen
• Barry Rocke
• Julio Rodriguez
• Arnon Rosan
• Jonathan Rosenbloom
• Arne Rosencrantz
• Nissim Sade
• Isaac Sananes
• Zion Sason
• Isaac Sastiel
• Jonathan Schecter
• Maya Sega
• Karen & Ezra Shammay
• Daniel H Shapiro
• Eyal Shavit
• Orly & Effi Shencher
• Gali Sherman
• Shevet Pisga Shachbag
• Gil Shklarski
• Etty & Gil Shneorson
• Zvi Shtifter
• Richard Silverman
• Shani Ben Simon
• SK at FG LLC
• Linda C& Allen Sklar
• Craig Steinhauer
• Yael Tamari
• James Tang
• Ilanit & Amit Tirosh
• Yazma Tirtza
• Yafit & Yosi Uzsinay
• Shira Vardi
• Arielle Ventura
• Eric Wasserman
• Andie Weinman
• Eli Weisman
• Meir Yariv
• Eldad Yaron
• Mazal Yehezkely
• Gabriel Zada
• Eyal Zarmaty
• Zvi Zipor
DONORS
2015–16 ACTIVITY YEAR
42
43.
44. ISRAELIAMERICAN.ORG
BECOME
AN IAC SUPPORTER
TOGETHER, THROUGH THE IAC SUPPORTERS PROGRAM,
WE ARE BUILDING A STRONGER FUTURE FOR OUR COMMUNITY,
THE NEXT GENERATION AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL.
BENEFITS
EXCLUSIVE ENTRY TO PRIVATE
EVENTS IN YOUR CITY.
COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY
& EXCLUSIVE EVENTS
AT THE ANNUAL IAC NATIONAL
CONFERENCE.
COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY
TO MOST IAC EVENTS.
PER YEAR • OVER AGE 40
$3,600
PER YEAR • AGE 40 & UNDER
$1,800