Send page to a Friend ICR Members ICR Co-Conveners JCRC Boston CJP Hillel Council of New England ICR Members American Jewish Committee American Israel Public Affairs Committee Anti-Defamation League Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting Consulate General of Israel to New England David Project Hasbara Israel Aliyah Center New Israel Fund StandWithUs USD/Hagshamah YJ Impact Zionist Organization of America ICR Co-Conveners Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston (JCRC) Contact: Esther Cohen, (617) 457-8668 ecohen@jcrcboston.org •  www.jcrcboston.org The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Boston serves as a representative voice of the Jewish Community and is a catalyst for building a strong and vibrant Jewish community in Boston and around the world. The JCRC advocates for a safe, secure, democratic state of Israel and promotes an American society that is democratic, pluralistic, and just. The JCRC convenes community-wide events in order to maximize effectiveness of pro-Israel advocacy. JCRC serves as a campus and student resource in coordination with Hillel and other organizations within the Jewish communal world for speakers, advocacy programs, information, and guidance. Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) Becky Kremenitzer (617) 457-8598 Beckyk@cjp.org • www.cjp.org Combined Jewish Philanthropies is an organization that works to meet the needs of the Jewish community in Greater Boston through a variety of programs and initiatives. The Israel Programs Desk at CJP 1) Promotes educational travel to Israel (i.e. birthright, university, yeshiva, volunteering, etc.) 2) Acts as a liaison between Hillels and other Jewish agencies and organizations 3) Helps develop, fund and promote campus Israel programming and 4) Promotes Boston-Haifa Connection. Hillel Council of New England Ailene Gerhardt (617) 928-1488 x 30 agerhardt@hillelcouncil.org • www.hillelcouncil.org Sam Mendales (617) 928-1488 x 28 smendales@hillelcouncil.org • www.hillelcouncil.org Hillel is an international organization dedicated to promoting Jewish life on campus.  Hillel Council of New England works with Jewish college students in the New England area to provide critical regional programming, leadership development training and a Jewish campus community to students who attend schools within the region without the benefit of a full time Hillel Foundation on Campus. Hillel Council of New England convenes the Regional Student Board of New England, the Hillel President’s Council of New England, Jewish Student Projects, the New England HIllel Literacy Corps and Regional Staff Meetings. ICR members American Jewish Committee (AJC) Suzie Schuller (617) 457-8700  schullers@ajc.org • www.ajc.org The American Jewish Committee works to protect the rights and freedom of Jews and all Americans, by combating bigotry and anti-Semitism, working for the security of Israel, and advocating for public policies which are in line with the mission of AJC of advancing democracy, pluralism and mutual understanding.  AJC can provide outstanding speakers and publications on all issues relating to Israel.   American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Lili Aram (617) 457-8712  laram@aipac.org • www.aipac.org The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is a lobbying group that works with Congress and the administration to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship. AIPAC is active on nearly 200 college campuses nationwide, educating students about the importance of the US-Israel friendship.   Anti-Defamation League (ADL) David Cohen (617) 406-6300  Dcohen@adl.org • www.adl.org The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913, is the world's leading organization dedicated to fighting anti-Semitism and hate, building bridges of understanding and working to safeguard freedom. A leader in the development of materials, programs and services for campuses and the general community, ADL creates and delivers renown workshops; responds to incidents of discrimination and hate crimes; and builds bridges of communication, understanding and respect among diverse groups, carrying out its mission throughout the region. On campus, ADL provides speakers, trainings, and resources on Israel and other relevant issues. Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting (CAMERA) Debbie Passner  (617) 789-3672  Deborah_camera@yahoo.com • www.camera.org The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America is a non-denominational, educational organization devoted to promoting accurate and balanced coverage of Israel and the Middle East.  In response to the assault on campus of Israel's legitimacy, CAMERA publishes CAMERA on Campus, which provides essential, targeted information about Israel and the Middle East to 30,000 college students on more than 400 campuses in the United States and Canada. Consulate General of Israel to New England (617) 535-0216  academic@boston.mfa.gov.il • www.israelboston.org The Consulate General of Israel to New England is the official representative of the State of Israel in New England.  It promotes Israel Awareness and provides services to Israelis in the area.  Resources available:  Brochures and videos about Israel and current events, E-updates and newsletters containing news from Israel, speakers about various Israeli topics, seminars on Israel advocacy and internships in the Public Affairs Division. The David Project Aviva Roland  617-428-0012 www.davidproject.org The David Project was founded in 2002 to educate and train the public about Israel. We promote a fair and honest understanding of the Middle East conflict while opposing the new global anti-Semitism and ideological assault on Israel. We endorse no political agenda beyond Israel's right to exist securely among its Arab neighbors, and we promote the values of tolerance, pluralism, and civil society as prerequisites for achieving lasting peace and justice. Hasbara Fellowships Jonathan Cohen (646) 365-0030  (847) 858-9143  jonathan@aish.com • www.israelactivism.com                                                            Hasbara Fellowships, a program spearheaded by Aish HaTorah, educates and trains university students to be effective pro-Israel activists on their campuses. The Hasbara Fellowships, started in 2001 in conjunction with Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brings hundreds of students to Israel every year, training them to return to their campuses as leaders in the fight for Israel's image. Upon returning from the program, the Hasbara Fellows receive support from our staff, which offers various campaigns, programs, speakers and other materials and tools. Israel Aliyah Center Tova Grushko (617) 457-8750  tovag@jazo.org.il • www.aliyah.org The Israel Aliyah Center is a professional service which assists North American Jews who are considering moving to Israel. The Israel Aliyah Center provides students with an exciting array of programs in Israel including volunteer programs on ambulances or kibbutzim, internships in a variety of fields, Hebrew Ulpan programs, physical and outdoor challenges, and academic courses. New Israel Fund Rebecca Hartman (617) 641-9671 rebeccah@nif.org • www.nif.org The New Israel Fund (NIF) is the leading organization committed to democratic change within Israel. For twenty-eight years, NIF has fought for social justice and equality for all Israelis.  We believe that Israel can live up to its founders' vision of a state that ensures complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants, without regard to religion, race or gender. StandWithUs Dani Klein (212) 398-2524  (718) 753-3445  dani@standwithus.com • www.standwithusCAMPUS.com Daphne Zilbur daphne@standwithus.com The StandWithUs goal is to insure that Israel's side of the story is accurately told, through powerful, fact based materials, alerts, speakers, and conferences. The SWU offices serve as a hotline to students, guiding them with fact-based materials and offering speakers, films, and conferences. StandWithUs trains students to speak on behalf of Israel, and how to advocate appropriately. USD/Hagshama (The University Student Division of the World Zionist Organization) Ilana Snapstailer (617) 457-8747   ilanasn@jafi.org • www.hagshama.org.il/en USD is dedicated to encouraging and facilitating educational and cultural Zionist/Israel programming on campuses.  The organization also serves as a resource for students and young adults who are seeking the right program to experience Israel and has a Media Flash birthright trip with a focus on journalism.  We work to develop student leadership and hold conferences during the year such as YZL (Young Zionist Leadership) in Miami and "Do the Write Thing," a media track of the General Assembly.   YJ Impact Zohar Ben-Ari (617) 734-4838  zbenari@youngjudaea.org • www.hamagshimim.org Hamagshimim, the University Zionist Movement sponsored by Hadassah, aims to aide college students in strengthening personal ties to Israel; promote activism on Israel's behalf; provide leadership to Young Judea; Promote long-term programs in Israel; Promote and facilitate Aliyah. Zionist Organization of America (ZOA)  Dalia Lockspeiser  (212) 481-1500 x 230 DLockspeiser@zoa.org • www.zoa.org   The ZOA works to strengthen US-Israeli relations, through educational activities, public affairs programs, working every day on Capitol Hill, and by combating anti-Israel bias in the media, textbooks, and on campuses. Israel Action Center Homepage   click here.