Israel-Focused

Israel-focused organizations connect the community to Israel through advocacy, travel, education, culture, and philanthropy. Browse the organizations below to find programs, events, and ways to engage.

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NA’AMAT USA

NA’AMAT USA

Los Angeles

NA’AMAT USA empowers and advances the rights and well-being of Israeli women and youth.

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Mosaic

Mosaic

Israel

A global initiative of Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs partnering with 200+ organizations worldwide to strengthen Jewish identity and connection to Israel.

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Congregation Beth Israel

Houston’s oldest Reform Jewish congregation, offering worship, lifelong learning, and community for over 1,500 households across Greater Houston.

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Israel Now Forum

Israel Now Forum is a Dallas-Fort Worth based nonprofit that educates and inspires the community about the State of Israel through webinars, expert panels, and an annual in-person symposium.

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American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA)

American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) is the exclusive U.S. fundraising and advocacy organization supporting Magen David Adom, Israel’s national ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief organization.

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Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC

JCRB|AJC is the Jewish community’s advocate for combating antisemitism and pursuing justice in Kansas and western Missouri, building interfaith coalitions and advancing public policy.

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Taglit-Birthright Israel

Taglit-Birthright Israel

Israel, Worldwide

Taglit-Birthright Israel offers free, 10-day trips to Israel for Jewish young adults ages 18–26, building identity, community, and a lasting connection to Israel.

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Jewish Federation of Kansas City

Jewish Federation of Kansas City

Multiple Cities, United States

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City raises and allocates more than $5 million each year to support over 80 Jewish programs and initiatives in Kansas City, Israel, and around the world.

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The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore

The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore strengthens and nurtures Jewish life by engaging and supporting community partners in Greater Baltimore, Israel, and around the world.

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United Sephardic Community

United Sephardic Community

Long Island, New York City

The United Sephardic Community Aghelian preserves and promotes Sephardic traditions in Great Neck, NY, offering cultural programming, community events, and resources.

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Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati brings people and partners together to meet urgent needs, strengthen belonging, and build a thriving Jewish future in Cincinnati, Israel, and beyond.

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Milwaukee Jewish Federation

Milwaukee’s central Jewish philanthropic and communal hub — funding, programming, and services that strengthen Jewish life in Milwaukee, Israel, and around the world.

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Youngstown Area Jewish Federation

The central Jewish communal organization of the Youngstown, Ohio area, serving as the umbrella for the region’s Jewish agencies, education, social services, and senior living.

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Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)

Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Multiple Cities, New York City, United States, Washington DC

U.S. nonprofit supporting Israel Defense Forces soldiers, veterans, and their families through educational, financial, well-being, and cultural initiatives.

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Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

The hub of the Jewish community in Greater Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Highland Beach, supporting Jewish life locally, in Israel, and around the world.

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Orthodox Union

Orthodox Union

Los Angeles, New York City, United States, Worldwide

The Orthodox Union (OU) is one of the world’s largest Orthodox Jewish organizations, supporting the global Jewish community through kosher certification, synagogue services, teen outreach, public policy advocacy, and community programs.

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JCRC Bay Area

JCRC Bay Area

San Francisco

JCRC Bay Area is the largest collective voice of Bay Area Jews, advocating for a more just world where Jewish identity is embraced and all people thrive.

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Simon Wiesenthal Center

Simon Wiesenthal Center

Chicago, Israel, Los Angeles, Miami, Multiple Cities, New York City, Toronto, Worldwide

A global Jewish human rights organization confronting antisemitism, hate, and terrorism, standing with Israel, and teaching the lessons of the Holocaust.

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Tanger Hillel of Brooklyn College

Tanger Hillel of Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York City

Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College is the largest dedicated Hillel building in NYC, offering Jewish life, learning, Israel programs and community for 4,000+ Jewish students at CUNY Brooklyn College.

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Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Founded in 1903, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland is the central organization supporting the health, vitality, and continuity of Cleveland’s Jewish community and Jews worldwide.

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Jewish Democratic Council of America

Jewish Democratic Council of America

United States, Washington DC

The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) is the political home and voice of Jewish voters, advocating for policies and Democrats who share progressive, pro-Israel Jewish values.

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J Street

J Street

United States, Washington DC

J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans, advocating for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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One8 Foundation

Boston-based venture philanthropy foundation supporting education, Jewish community, Israel, and local community giving through grants and pro bono strategic support.

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Honeymoon Israel

Honeymoon Israel

Israel, Multiple Cities, United States

Honeymoon Israel provides highly subsidized trips to Israel for couples with at least one Jewish partner early in their committed relationship (ages 25-40)

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American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC)

American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC)

Israel, New York City, United States

AFRMC is a national nonprofit supporting Israel’s Rabin Medical Center — funding cutting-edge research, medical fellowships, and life-saving care for one million patients annually.

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United Hatzalah Young Leadership

United Hatzalah Young Leadership

Israel, Miami, New York City, Worldwide

United Hatzalah Young Leadership (UHYL) unites young philanthropists worldwide to support Israel’s volunteer emergency medical service through galas, social events, and leadership opportunities.

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American Friends of Shalva

American Friends of Shalva

Israel, United States

Inspiring Hope. Changing Lives by supporting transformative care for people with disabilities and their families.

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The 8 Project

The 8 Project

Israel, New York City

An art healing initiative for Israelis suffering from trauma, with a gallery in the Meatpacking District.

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American Friends of ELEM

American Friends of ELEM

Israel, United States

ELEM is a 501(c)(3) volunteer based organization that supports youth in distress from all sectors of Israeli society.

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Ark Media

Ark Media

Online

Ark Media is a podcast network focused on spirited debate and learning about Jewish life, Israel, the Middle East, and our larger geopolitics.

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American Friends of Museums in Israel

The American Friends of Museums in Israel represents and raises funds for eight outstanding and diverse museums throughout Israel:
Design Museum Holon, Haifa City Museum, Haifa Museum of Art, Hermann Struck Museum, Mané-Katz Museum, National Maritime Museum, Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art, and Tower of David Jerusalem Museum.

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Greater Miami Jewish Federation

The Mission of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is to mobilize human and financial resources to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish life and advance the unity, values and shared purpose of the Jewish people in Miami, in Israel, and around the world.

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Birthright Israel Foundation

We seek to ensure that every young Jewish adult around the world has the opportunity to visit Israel

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Jewish National Fund-USA

Jewish National Fund-USA

Israel, United States

JNF-USA gives all generations of Jews a unique voice in building a prosperous future for Israel.

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B’nai B’rith Connect

Connect is B’nai B’rith International’s platform for engaging young Jewish adults—professionals, advocates, and future leaders who care about our community, about Israel, and about making a meaningful difference in the world around them.

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Israel Tennis & Education Centers

Through education and social services, ITEC fosters a community where every child in Israel is welcomed and empowered with life skills both on and off the court.

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Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

Building an open, connected, and vibrant Jewish community that cares for each other, fosters Jewish learning and journeys, embraces Jewish peoplehood and Israel, and acts as a force for good in the world.

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Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Preserving and enhancing Jewish life in St. Louis, in Israel, and worldwide.

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Israel Magen Fund

Israel Magen Fund

Israel, Worldwide

We are a humanitarian organization responding to disasters around the world in 24 hours or less. Save a life, save the universe.

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Hadassah

Hadassah

Worldwide

We believe that when we empower women, we can heal our world. Together.

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Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs

Founded in 1981, JACPAC is a national organization dedicated to helping elect federal candidates who support issues reflective of Jewish values, including strong US-Israel relations, combating antisemitism, reproductive rights, gun violence prevention, and separation of religion and state. 

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Sinai Temple

Sinai Temple

Los Angeles

A welcoming Conservative synagogue in Los Angeles devoted to Jewish learning, prayer, lifecycle celebrations, and support for Israel and the Jewish people.

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ELEM NextGen

ELEM NextGen

Israel, United States

ELEM is a 501(c)(3) volunteer based organization that supports youth in distress from all sectors of Israeli society.

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JEWISHcolorado

Connecting Coloradans to the Jewish community & the people of Israel.

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AJC Washington Regional Office

AJC is the global advocate for the well-being of the Jewish people and for the advancement of democratic values in the United States and around the world.

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Clara Nights Series

Clara Nights Series

Canada, Toronto

Clara Night Series brings you a series of Israeli Concerts and Parties in Toronto. The experience we give at each event is one you don’t want to miss!

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