Israel & Overseas

The Jewish Federation has a strong focus on Israel. We are very active in supporting and protecting Israel through advocacy, funding, scholarship and travel opportunities, programming and partnerships.

Our extended Jewish family overseas also receives our attention and funding.

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Israel & Overseas News

Jewish Federation Goes to the Movies

Posted on Monday Mar 8, 2010 12:58 PM

Join the Jewish Federation at three movies we are sponsoring during AJC's Seattle Jewish Film Festival this March 17, 20 and 21.

Federation Movie Night, March 21
Join Jewish Federation donors and supporters for Sushi, Sake, Sweets & Sumo. This closing night of the film festival will feature the Israeli Academy Award nominated comedy, A Matter of Size, and a tasty pre-reception with kosher alternatives.
March 21, 7:30pm at Cinerama

Taglit-Birthright Israel: Registration Now Open

Posted on Friday Feb 12, 2010 11:04 AM

Over recent years, more young adults from Seattle than ever before have applied for free, life-changing Birthright Israel programs, with less space available. This year, to help meet the demand, the Jewish Federation and Birthright Israel partnered locally to change that equation. Thanks to parents of former Seattle Birthright Israel participants, we are excited to announce that we have ensured that an entire additional busload of young Seattleites will experience Birthright Israel this summer. Registration is February 17-March 3.

Connect in Israel with Israel Unplugged - Register by Feb 18

Posted on Monday Feb 8, 2010 2:16 PM

In just over 100 days, three bus-loads of Seattleites will descend upon Israel…and experience the time of their lives. (There are still spots left!) Be sure to register by February 18!

IDF Shows True Colors in Haiti Mission

Posted on Thursday Jan 28, 2010 10:28 AM

The Israeli aid mission to Haiti landed at the Ben Gurion Airport Thursday and was received at a state reception ceremony by IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Gabi Ashkenazi, Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said, "You showed the world what the true IDF is all about."

Partners in Haiti Relief Making Progress: Need Still Great

Posted on Tuesday Jan 19, 2010 11:11 AM

The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is partnering with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) to direct and provide aid to Haiti after the devastating earthquake. Our hearts go out to all who have lost a loved one and who are in dire need of medical, food, emotional and other ongoing support.

We urge you to donate to the JDC Haiti Relief Fund. Recent federal legislation allows you to take any Haiti donations as a 2009 tax deduction if you wish.

For days, the only operating room in Haiti was that of the Israeli Field Hospital. Read more.

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