"This is the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, I will give it to your offspring." -- Deuteronomy 34:4

North American Jewish federations are committed to the people of Israel and the survival and security of the Jewish State. They are equally committed to building partnership and understanding between the Jews of Israel and North America.$230 delivers a one-way ticket from France to Israel.

• With support from the federation system, the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI, www.jafi.org) promotes immigration and absorption services in Israel. This includes ensuring open immigration to Israel, the rescue of Jews from distressed countries and the initial integration of these Jews into Israeli society.
• The federation-supported American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) improves the quality of life for Israel's vulnerable populations by leveraging funds and building partnerships with agencies working on behalf of families, children and youth-at-risk, the elderly, and vulnerable immigrant groups. This includes day care, residential programs for the elderly, mental health centers, new immigrant vocational training, and special education programs for troubled youth.
• The federation system helps make it possible for thousands of youth each year to explore their Jewish identities in Israel through birthright israel. This initiative brings young people for a first organized educational experience in Israel through generous financial gifts from federations and other private and public sources.
• With support from federations, JDC created Operation Social Development to cultivate philanthropy within the Israeli business sector.

Learn about Partnership 2Gether and Rochester's unique partnership with the city of Modi'in, Israel.

For more information, contact us at info@jewishrochester.org or 585-461-0490.